1.
Which geographic feature served as a barrier to political unity and encouraged the rise of independent city-states in ancient Greece?
A
broad plains
B
navigable rivers
C
numerous ports
2.
The creation of independent city-states in ancient Greece can be most directly attributed to the
A
diverse ethnic groups in the region
B
large number of different languages
C
rugged mountainous terrain
3.
What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?
A
development of direct democracy
B
promotion of the equality of all humans
C
creation of a writing system using hieroglyphics
4.
What would a geographer conducting research be most likely to do?
A
use carbon-14 to determine the age of artifacts
B
observe the effects of wind patterns on regional trade
C
design a survey to determine the online spending habits of young people
5.
Which geographic factor contributed to the formation of independent city-states in ancient Greece?
A
tropical rainforests
B
mountainous topography
C
fertile farmland
6.
What does a topographic map show?
A
physical features
B
climate regions
C
patterns of trade
7.
…We give our obedience to those whom we put in positions of authority, and we obey the laws themselves, especially those which are for the protection of the oppressed,.…
Pericles is praising Athenian
A
artistic creativity
B
military strengths
C
civic values
8.
Which statement about ancient Greece is an opinion rather than a fact?
A
Mountainous terrain was an obstacle to Greek political unity.
B
The Spartan culture placed an emphasis on military skills.
C
Greek architecture was superior to Persian architecture.
9.
Examining and cataloging artifacts and analyzing radiocarbon dating test results would be done by which social scientist?
A
political scientist
B
sociologist
C
archaeologist
10.
An economist is a social scientist who focuses on the study of the
A
development of spiritual practices
B
creation and implementation of social class systems
C
production and exchange of goods and services
11.
Which geographic feature served as a barrier that protected ancient China and was used as an invasion route by the Aryans into ancient India?
A
deserts
B
mountains
C
rivers
12.
Cities, job specialization and writing are all
A
Characteristics of Civilizations
B
Examples of Early Technology
C
Causes for the Neolithic Revolution
13.
Which term is most closely associated with Hellenism under Alexander the Great?
A
theocracy
B
natural rights
C
cultural diffusion
14.
Important long-term contributions of Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area of
A
government and law
B
military technology
C
religious doctrine
15.
The Ancient Athenians are credited with
A
eliminating slavery
B
establishing governments that had democratic elements
C
inventing the printing press
16.
The Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta
A
was a powerful military state
B
was primarily concerned with the health of their people
