What is a classic?
What is a classic civilization? - Use the picture below to explain
1- Which geographic feature served as a barrier to political unity and encouraged the rise of
independent city-states in ancient Greece? 7
(1) broad plains (3) navigable rivers
(2) mountain ranges (4) numerous ports
2. The creation of independent city-states in ancient Greece can be most directly attributed to the (4-Ja15)
(1) diverse ethnic groups in the region
(2) large number of different languages
(3) rugged mountainous terrain
(4) practice of oligarchy
3 What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens? (4 Ja 14)
(1) development of direct democracy
(2) diffusion of a monotheistic belief system
(3) promotion of the equality of all humans
(4) creation of a writing system using hieroglyphics
4 What would a geographer conducting research be most likely to do? (2 Aug 13)
(1) use carbon-14 to determine the age of artifacts
(2) analyze the reasons women vote for certain candidates
(3) observe the effects of wind patterns on regional trade
(4) 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? (4 Aug 13)
(1) tropical rainforests
(2) fertile farmland
(3) navigable rivers
(4) mountainous topography
6 What does a topographic map show? (1 Aug 12)
(1) climate regions (3) patterns of trade
(2) ethnic distributions (4) physical features
Base your answer to question 7 on the quotation below
…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, and those unwritten
laws which it is an acknowledged shame to
break.…
— Pericles, quoted in History of the Peloponnesian War
7 In this quotation, Pericles is praising Athenian (4 Aug 12)
(1) civic values
(2) artistic creativity
(3) military strengths
(4) commercial success
8.Which statement about ancient Greece is an opinion rather than a fact? (7 Ja 12)
(1) Mountainous terrain was an obstacle to Greek political unity.
(2) The Spartan culture placed an emphasis on military skills.
(3) Athens granted voting rights to male citizens only.
(4) Greek architecture was superior to Persian architecture.
• Keeping field notes from excavation sites
• Analyzing radiocarbon dating test results
• Examining and cataloging artifacts
9.. Which social scientist directly engages in these activities? (1- Ag'11)
(1) political scientist (2) archaeologist (3) historian (4) sociologist
• Analyzing the design of a Shang bronze pot
• Deciphering the writing on the Rosetta Stone
• Examining the fabric of a Japanese kimono
10. These actions are most often performed by ( #1 -Ag 10)
(1) a political scientist (3) a sociologist
(2) a geographer (4) an archaeologist
11. An economist is a social scientist who focuses on the study of the (3 Ag 10)
(1) development of spiritual practices
(2) establishment of legal systems
(3) creation and implementation of social class systems
(4) production and exchange of goods and services
12. Which geographic feature served as a barrier that protected ancient China and was used as an
invasion route by the Aryans into ancient India? (4 Ag 10)
(1) deserts (2) rivers (3) mountains (4) plateaus
13. Which heading best completes the partial outline below? (#5- Ag 10)
I. _________________________________
A. Cities
B. Complex government
C. Job specialization
D. Writing system
(1) Examples of Early Technology (3) Characteristics of Civilizations
(2) Results of Cultural Diversity (4) Causes for the Neolithic Revolution
14. Which term is most closely associated with Hellenism under Alexander the Great? (5-Ja15)
(1) cultural diffusion (3) theocracy
(2) pacifism (4) natural rights
Important long-term contributions of Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area of
military technology
religious doctrine
economic policy and planning
government and law
The Ancient Athenians are credited with
1. 1. inventing and using the wheel
2. eliminating slavery
3. establishing governments that had democratic elements
4. inventing the printing press
The Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta
was primarily concerned with the health of their people
was a powerful military state
granted universal suffrage to their people
placed great emphasis on literature and the arts