Ancient Civilizations and Greek Mythology, Exercises of Ancient history

Download Ancient Civilizations and Greek Mythology and more Exercises Ancient history in PDF only on Docsity! Ancient Civilizations Test 1. Which factor restricted trade between China and civilizations to its west and southwest? a. shortages of natural resources b. significant geographic obstacles c. constant fighting among local rulers d. conflict over a limited number of customers 2. Which events led most to the construction of the Great Wall during the Qin dynasty? a. civil war b. foreign invasions c. trade competition d. high unemployment 3. Which statement explains why the development of the Silk Road benefited the Chinese economy? a. it decreased the cost of exporting goods. b. it enabled Chinese workers to migrate to job locations. c. it created access to an abundant supply of raw materials. d. it opened new markets for Chinese producers. 4. Which factor contributed most to the spread of Buddhism from India to China? a. trade between peoples b. forced migrations c. military conquests d. religious intolerance Ancient China was able to stabilize their government and focus on the science and technology development. It was here where China has influenced modern times in a variety of ways. Farming, medicine, education, and travel were all directly influenced by Ancient China. There are numerous advances that we have today which are connected to the frequent inventions and scientific developments from Ancient China. Focusing on technology makes work more efficient, advances medicine, and improves education. All of these advances are the foundation of developing a successful society. Technology Medicine The Arts  Paper from wood pulp  Iron plow for breaking soil  Rudder- device to steer ships  Wheelbarrow  Fishing reel  Compass Acupuncture: treatment of disease using needles Anesthetics- substance that puts patients to sleep during surgery Herbal remedies discovery of plants useful as medicines  Silk Weaving  Jade carving  Bronze metallurgy  Temples and palaces  Poetry and history  Philosophy  Confucianism  Daoism 5. What would be a good title for the graphic above? a. The Art of China b. Our World Today c. Chinese Advancements d. How Chinese Technology, Medicine, and Art Interacts 6. Based on the above text and graphic, how was China able to invent and develop so many things? a. Using ‘Acupuncture’, a new way to treat illness b. Creating a better ‘paper’, that was easier to use c. Bringing technology, medicine, and the arts together into one culture d. Focusing on technology 7. According to the chart, which levels of Chinese government have power over all people? a. The Merchants and the Peasants b. The Gentry c. The Court d. The Emperor and the Court 8. Based on what is shown in the chart, is there opportunity for social mobility (movement of people) in this class structure? a. No – these levels are set only in this particular order b. Yes – Peasants, through education and government service can become Gentry c. No – there is no movement shown from the Court d. Yes – through hard work and schooling, Merchants could become part of the Gentry 9. What were the two major cities that developed in the Indus River Valley? a. Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro b. Mecca and Jerusalem c. Sumer and Babylonia d. Egypt and Kush 10. Which statement best explains how the monsoons affected the development of early Indian civilizations? a. The flooding caused by monsoons slowed the growth of the population in early Indian civilizations. b. the water brought by monsoon rains allowed agriculture to develop away from India’s major rivers. c. the wetness from the monsoons pushed many to migrate farther south in search of a better climate. d. the harsh winters caused by strong monsoon winds blowing in from Central Asia made life more difficult. Rulers of West African Empires Tenkamenin King of Ghana 1037-1075 A.D. The country of Ghana reached the height of its greatness during the reign of Tenkamenin. Through his careful management of the gold trade across the Sahara Desert into West Africa, Tenkamenin’s empire flourished economically. But his greatest strength was in government. Each day he would ride out on horseback and listen to the problems and concerns of his people. He insisted that no one be denied an audience and that they be allowed to remain in his presence until satisfied that justice had been done. His principles of democratic monarchy and religious tolerance made Tenkamenin’s reign one of the greatest examples of African rule. 17. How did Tenkamenin help Ghana reach the height of their greatness? a. he led them into battle against Macedonia b. his careful management of the gold trade c. his agricultural skills that helped create a surplus d. his strict code of laws that focused on social structure 18. According to the passage, how can you infer why Tenkamenin was respected by his people? a. he listened to the problems of his people and made them feel valued b. he used force and strict punishments to make examples of people who disobeyed him c. he gave money to his people to help them survive d. he required that all men join the military 19. Which physical feature separates Northern Africa from Southern Africa? a. the Sahara Desert b. the Senegal River c. Mount Kilimanjaro d. the Nile River 20. According to the map, what products were traded on the trade routes? a. Gold b. Jade and salt c. Ivory and gold d. Gold and salt 21. According to the map, what areas were involved in the trade? a. West and Northern Africa b. East Africa c. Northern Africa, including the Nile River area d. The Sahara area, into Arabia, stopping at Mecca Ancient Olympics Modern Olympics held in Olympia, Greece male participants a competition between Greek city-states held in cities all over the world male and female participants a competition between different countries winners awarded wreaths held in honor of the god Zeus winners awarded medals not a religious event 22. The Modern Olympics came from the ancient Olympics in Greece. Which statement correctly compares the ancient and modern games? a. The Olympics still honor Zeus, but now winners are awarded medals b. The Olympics are still an athletic competition, but now both men and women participate. c. The Olympics are still held in Greece, but now the modern Olympics are not religious events. d. The Olympics still only allow men, but now athletes from all over the world can participate in the modern games. 23. Order of ruling powers in Ancient Athens in Greece: 1. Monarchy 2. Oligarchy 3. Tyranny 4. Democracy Which statement explains the list above? a. Some city-states of Ancient Greece went from being governed by their citizens to being ruled by a king. b. Some city-states of Ancient Greece went from being ruled by nobility to being governed by citizens. c. Some city-states of Ancient Greece went from being ruled by military leaders to being governed by the upper class. d. Some city-states of Ancient Greece went from being ruled by rich merchants to being governed by men of nobility. Athens Sparta Government Elected officials Council of 500 The assembly (males only for all) Two kings Five overseers The council or senate ( males only for all) Military Navy Army Education Boys: reading, writing, math, music, poetry, and sports Girls: spinning, weaving, and other domestic skills Boys: primarily trained in art of warfare from age 7, lived in military barracks even after married Girls: reading, writing, athletics, and survival skills Lifestyle and Values Luxurious lifestyle Valued participation in government Simple lifestyle Valued military dominance 24. How was being a citizen of Sparta different from being a citizen of Athens? a. Spartans were expected to honor their city through creative, artistic expression b. Spartans were expected to be educated, so they could participate in government c. Spartans were expected to display the riches of Greece through grand homes and feast d. Spartans were expected to protect their city through military service and physical strength Greek Mythology In Greek mythology, the gods are seen as great and powerful beings. However, they are given human qualities and interact with humans, also known as mortals, a great deal. They help mortals win contests, they fall in love with mortals, and they even save mortals from monsters. Mythology makes it seem like humans would be lost without the gods. This is especially apparent in the tale of Prometheus. In Greek mythology, Prometheus is not only seen as a great supporter of humans, but he is also responsible for their appearance and survival in the world. 25. According to the passage, how are gods viewed in Greek mythology? a. they were evil and caused only harm to humans b. they were great and powerful with human qualities c. they were less powerful and more weak than humans d. they did not resemble humans and were hard to identify 26. How does Greek mythology view the relationship between humans and the gods? a. gods and humans were unable to maintain positive relationships because humans were greedy b. humans and gods fought each other over territory c. humans were dependent on the gods and were lost without their guidance d. gods and humans never interacted with each other because they lived in different worlds 37. What was the largest social class in ancient Egypt? a. Scribes b. Priests c. Artisans d. Peasants 38. The Rosetta stone was used by scholars to a. Seal Ramses tomb b. Help survey lands after the Nile Floods c. Measure the size of the harvest d. Translate hieroglyphics 39. Akhenaten broke with Egyptian religious tradition by advocating a. The elimination of the priestly class b. Polytheism c. Worship of a single god, the sun-disk called the Aten d. Worship of many gods and goddesses 40. How did the Nile River benefit Egyptians? a. Provided natural irrigation, fresh water, and fertilization b. Helped Egyptians sail to other nations to trade c. Flooded other nation’s fields d. Provided Egyptians with salt water to preserve fish 41. Which term best describes how the Egyptians thought of their pharaoh? a. General b. Priest c. God-King d. Governor BCE AD 3500 3200 2900 2600 2300 2000 1700 1400 1100 800 500 200 1 200 Sumerians 3500-2340 BCE Babylonian Empire 1900 - 1100 BCE Akkadian Empire 2370-1900 BCE Assyrian 1100- 612 BCE Egyptian Empire 3100-30 BCE 42. Based on the timeline one could conclude which of the following? a. The Sumerian Empire was longer than the Egyptian Empire. b. The Egyptian Empire lasted close to 3000 years. c. The Egyptians had a more advanced empire than the Sumerians. d. The Mesopotamians Empire came after the Egyptian Empire. Timeline of Events Egypt Mesopotamia 4200 BCE earliest recorded date in history astrology begins 3200 BCE origins of hieroglyphic writing picture record-keeping 3000 BCE 2800 BCE step pyramid at Saqqara built by King Djoser legendary rulers like Gilgamesh 2600 BCE creation of settlements animals and plants began to be domesticated 43. According to the timeline in the year 2600 BCE fewer people ________________. a. were building temples b. were nomads c. used a written language d. kept records 44. 44. The chart titled “Roman Government” shows that the Romans designed their government to a. promote trade and commerce. b. centralize power in one person. c. respond quickly to military attacks. d. incorporate checks on the power of different parts of government. 45. 45. Study the chart titled “Roman Government.” In what way could tribunes check the power of the elected magistrates? a. by vetoing laws b. by vetoing the actions of the magistrates c. by controlling the magistrates’ budget d. by passing laws 46. 46. Which term correctly identifies common Romans at the bottom of the social pyramid - typically farmers, craftpeople and merchants? a. Plebeians c. Patricians b. Tribunes d. Vandals 47. 47. Why did a group of senators murder Julius Caesar? a. because he was extremely unpopular with the Roman people b. to dismantle the Republic and return governing power to the monarchy c. because he was waging a civil war d. to prevent him from destroying the Roman Republic 48. 48. Which Emperor ended the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire? a. Diocletian b. c d. Julius Caesar Constantine Trajan 49. 49. Roman law was first codified in the: a. Law of nations b. 12 tables c. Code of Justinian d. Hammurabi’s code 50. 50. What was the primary purpose of an aqueduct? a. allowed people and animals to cross valleys c. was designed as a place for gladiators to fight in public b. delivered water to cities d. used on a battlefield to conquer land