1 Unit Exam
Pericles
Gave a funeral speech on the importance of protecting democracy
Which of the following was NOT one of the early Greek philosophers or scientists? A.) Pythagoras B.) Gilgamesh C.) Democritus D.) Thales
Gilgamesh
Which of the following is NOT true of Hammurabi's law code? A.) It opens a window into our understanding of ancient urban life B.) It prescribed different penalties for each of the three social orders in Babylon C.) Many of the laws sought to prevent the strong from oppressing the weak D.) It provided for trial by jury
It provided for trial by jury
Its capital was Thebes, chosen by the pharaoh to provide greater security from foreign invaders.
Middle Kingdom
This Pre-Greek society mysterious ceased to flourish about 1400 B.C., leaving only clues about its demise
Minoans
King Tut
The son of Akhenaten, only 9 years old when he was made king. Died at 18.
Jonah
Told by God to preach to the Assyrians, at first he resisted and fled to Tarshish on a boat where he was swallowed by a whale for three days.
Alexander received a good education in Greek literature and culture.
True
Greek philosophers were the first to try to understand and explain the world in a scientific, philosophical manner.
True
In the Hellenistic eastern Mediterranean, Greek became the language of government and business.
True
The Biblical character Joseph, sold into slavery by his brothers, eventually came to work for Egypt's pharaoh, holding the position of "vizier" (deputy.)
True
The ancient Phoenicians sailed throughout the Mediterranean, west to Spain, and even into the Atlantic.
True
The great temple of Jerusalem was erected by Solomon, David's successor.
True
Unlike Minoan palaces, Mycenaen palaces were walled, indicating much warfare.
True
Women had far more opportunities to exercise economic, social, literary, and occasionally even political power in Hellenistic Greece than they had in pre-Alexandrine Greece.
True
[PSI] Unlike the rivers of Mesopotamia, the Nile River provides a constant flow of water, which proved vital to the survival and longevity of Ancient Egyptian culture - and was the object of worship.
True
The most important contribution of the Phoenicians to Western Civilization
alphabet
The Persian Empire under Cyrus was held together in part by
an administrative system that curbed the abuse of power by officials
Commonly used among the Greek communities as a way to exchange wealthy, apart from barter and labor.
coinage
Genesis 1 & 2 record the account of
creation
The Minoan civilization
had artists who often painted frescoes featuring religious rituals
Alexander turned back from his quest for the end of the known world because
his Macedonian troops refused to go on
The great pyramids of Egypt were
important to the Egyptian belief in the afterlife
The purpose of Solon's reforms was to
open up participation in government to the newly wealthy
Athenian democracy differed from modern democracy in many ways, with several groups excluded. Which of the following were NOT excluded? A.) women B.) slaves C.) metics, or resident foreigners D.) poor people
poor people
Respectable Athenian women
tended to stay within the home, presiding over spinning and weaving
[PSI] The chief rivers of ancient Mesopotamia
the Tigris and the Euphrates
[PSI] As shown on the video study, the Ancient Greek Olympics were competitions heald among the city-states and many centuries; when the Romans conquered the Greeks
the games were discontinued
The driving out of the Hyksos is associated with
the rise of New Kingdom Egypt
The Greek invention of philosophy, or the search for knowledge, involved the idea that
the world and the cosmos were accessible to human reason and based on natural laws
In Egypt, Alexander
was declared the incarnation of the god Amon, and was treated as pharaoh
The Rosetta Stone was important because it
was written in three scripts: Greek, cursive Egyptian, and hieroglyphs, permitting the translation of the Egyptian language
[PSI] As shown on the video study, the Greek Olympics consisted of many competitions, the most favorite being:
wrestling and boxing
A Sumerian temple, like the one found at the site of ancient Ur
ziggurat
Ur
A Sumerian city-state
Greek philosopher, remembered for his fables
Aesop
Among the Hebrew beliefs that have had an important impact on Western civilization was A.) the creation of the world at a specific time B.) the concept of ethical monotheism C.) that history was a purposeful, morally significant event D.) All these answers are correct
All these answers are correct
The Greek gods A.) resembled human beings B.) shared the same virtues and defects as mankind C.) periodically interfered in human affairs D.) All these answers are correct
All these answers are correct
The Indo-Europeans of the Ancient world A.) provided the basis for almost all European languages B.) often fought and moved on horseback C.) established the Hittite kingdom in what is now modern Turkey D.) All these answers are correct
All these answers are correct
These Ancient people are remembered as "terrorists," sadistically inflicting pain on prisoners and slaves; they invented crucifixion as a slow, agonizing method of death
Assyrians
The Minoans engaged in no trade, instead depending entirely on agriculture.
False
Alexandria
The city in Egypt founded by Alexander the Great
Seven Wonders
1. Great Pyramids 2. Hanging Gardens of Babylon 3. Colossus of Rhodes 4. Lighthouse of Alexandria 5. Temple of Artemis 6. Mausoleum at Halicarnassus 7. Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Originating with the Sumerians, a settled expansive community, capable of self-government and self-defense
City-state
Book of the Dead
Describes mummification process and Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife
Ahura Mazda was the great prophet of the Persian religion.
False
Alexander's empire stretched as far as the Pacific coast of China
False
Athens established itself as the supreme ruler of Greece by defeating Sparta in the Peloponnesian War.
False
Of all "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World," the only one still standing is Babylon's Hanging Gardens.
False
Plato did not believe that the democratic government was fit for the ideal state.
False
Southern Greek city-states admired the Macedonians for their advanced culture as well as their military ability.
False
Sumerians viewed their gods as benign, predictable beings who always worked for their city's welfare
False
The Great Pyramid was built during the New Kingdom period by Amenhotep IV.
False
The Greeks based their alphabet on that of the Egyptians.
False
Which of the following is NOT true of the Ancient Greek Olympic Games? A.) Men and women could compete together in some events B.) They were pan-Hellenic, or open to Greeks from any polis C.) They were a religious festival in honor of Zeus D.) Victoriuos athletes were richly rewarded with honor and free meals
Men and women could compete together in some events.
Believed to be Egypt's first pharaoh, the divine monarch who united the two regions
Menes
Meaning "land between the rivers," extending from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean coastline
Mesopotamia
When Egypt was considered a world empire, claiming people and land throughout the Mediterranean coastline
New Kingdom
Its capital was Memphis; it possessed only a minimal level of military defense, depending on natural geographic barriers for protection from rivals and enemies.
Old Kingdom
Philistines
One of the lesser kingdoms, had 5 cities including Gath.
This Greek philosopher taught about perfection as existing in a separate reality, which we seek imitate here
Plato
Associated with the construction of the First Temple among the Ancient Hebrews
Solomon
This Greek community was known for its devotion to the Homeric gods, its disciplines to military strategy, and its suspicion of non-community members.
Sparta
According to Thucydides, the Peloponnesian War was caused by
Sparta's fear of Athen's growing power
Polis
The Greek concept of a hometown
Feast of Purim
The Hebrew feast celebrating Queen Esther and God's deliverance of the Israelites in Babylon
Which of the following statements about the Hebrews is NOT true? A.) Israelite texts claim several clans were enslaved by the Egyptians B.) Early Israel was led by charismatic leaders known as judges, who helped unite them against the threats of their neighbors C.) The Hebrew Bible is rooted more in history than in myth D.) The Hebrews rejected the idea of kingship until after the fall of Israel to the Romans
The Hebrews rejected the idea of kingship until after the fall of Israel to the Romans
As recorded in Daniel 2, an Ancient World ruler had a dream which, with God's help, was interpreted as
a great statue which summarized the sequence of world empires until the establishment of Christ's Kingdom
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Sumerian life? A.) A nomadic wandering, taking care of flocks B.) irrigated agriculture C.) centralized administration D.) temples with priests and priestesses
a nomadic wandering, taking care of flocks