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Roman, Olympics, Homer, Democracy, Athens, Greek Gods
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How was Augustus's rule different from the rule of the emperors who came after him? | Augustus kept republican traditions; his successors were more autocratic |
| In the sentence, "Commodus was a capracious ruler, "what does "capricious" mean? a)cautious b)wise c)reckless d)popular | c)reckless |
| Which term best describes Rome's political situation during the 3rd century? a)chaotic b)placid c)republican d)stable | a)chaotic |
| How was the Roman Empire similar to the Spanish Empire,which decayed from 1600-1800? a)both empires began as republics b)both empires controlled territories in the Americas c)Both empires were overthrown by Germanic people d)both empires decayed gradually | d)Both empires decayed gradually |
| Place the following events in sequence: a)constantinople is founded b)Commodus dies c)Romulus Augustus surrenders A)ABC B)CBA C)BAC D)CAB | C) BAC (Commodus dies, Constantinople is founded and Romulus Augustus surrenders. |
| Why were most Roman soldiers stationed on the borders of the Empire? | b) to protect against barbarian invasions |
| In what modern country was the ancient city of Constantinople located? | Turkey |
| During the 3rd century, how did new emperors claim the throne? | By killing or overthrowing old emperors |
| Statement is true | a) Roman emperors were often power-hungry military generals |
| Why do some people say that Rome never fell? | Aspects of Roman law and culture are still with us |
| What can you infer from the fact that the winners of the ancient Olympics received olive branches? | Ancient athletes competed for the honor of victory, not money |
| Place the following in sequence: a)Chariot racing becomes an event b)The Romans make slaves fight animals c)The Olumpics are outlawed A)ABC B)BCA C)ACB D)CAB | A) ABC |
| Which of these modern Olympic events was also part of the ancient Olympics? a) Decathlon b)boxing c)bobsled d)gymnastics | b)boxing |
| How many years passed between the end of the ancient Olympics and the beginning of the modern Olympics? a)100 years b) 500 yrs c)1,000 yrs d)1,500 years | d)1,500 years |
| Which of these statements is an opinion about the Olympics? | female athletes don't compete as hard as male athletes |
| The Olympics rings stand for concordance between nations. In this sentence, what does "concordance" mean? | c)harmony |
| Why were the first modern Olympics held in Athens, Greece? | To honor the spirit of the ancient Olympics |
| How did slaves fighting animals cheapen the spirit of the Olympics? | d)it provided violence and spectacle, not honorable competition |
| What can you infer from the fact that Olympic events have changed over the years? | Popular taste in sport changed over time |
| The last event at the Olympic Games is always the men's marathon race. What can you conclude from this? | this traditional event is a tribute to the ancient Olympics |
| If you wanted to visit Athens, where would you go? | Southern Europe, by the Mediterranean Sea |
| How were Ancient Greek city-states different from modern U.S. States? | No central government united the Greek states |
| Why was the period between 460 and 429 BCE called Athen's "Golden Age"? | Art, science and philosphy flourished during that time |
| In the sentence "Pericles was a charismatic leader", what does "charismatic" mean? a)dictatorial b)extremely powerful c)having personal charm and appeal d)democratically elected | c)having personal charm and appeal |
| If you wanted to debate with an Athenian philosopher, where would you go? a)The Parthenon b)The Festival of Dionysus c)The Temple of Athena d)the agora | d)The agora |
| If you attended the Festival of Dionysus, what would you experience? a)4 days of comedy & tragedy b)Chariot races & other games c)A banquet honoring the Emperor d)a solemn religious event | a) Four days of comedy and tragedy |
| Which belief may have led to the creation of the Olympic Games? a)all men are created equal b)a healthy body is as important as a healthy mind c)City-states should not fight wars against one another d)democracy is the greatest form of government | b)a healthy body is as important as a healthy mind |
| How was Athenian democracy different from American democracy? a)citizens were not allowed to serve on juries b)people were not allowed to vote for their leaders c)women could not participate in public life d)people were not allowed to criticize the gov. | c)women could not participate in public life |
| Which of these is an opinion about Athens? | Ancient Athenian drama is boring when performed today |
| If you wanted to visit Athens, where would you go? | A cultural and artistic capital |
| Which three gods gambled for control of the universe? | Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades |
| Who was Zeus's wife? | Hera |
| Who ruled the heavens? | Zeus |
| What was the home of the gods? | Mount Olympus |
| Who ruled the sea? | Poseidon |
| The relationships between the gods were genreally characterized by | Jealousy and infidelity |
| What goddess of justice and learning sprung from Zeus's head? | Athena |
| Who ruled the underworld? | Hades |
| How did the ancient Greeks honor their gods? | Through prayer & animal sacrifice |
| What messenger god led souls to the underworld? | Hermes |
| In these sentence, "Democracy subsided during the heyday of the Roman Empire", what is the best synonym for "subsided"? | Withered |
| What does "direct democracy" mean? | The people vote on laws themselves, without representatives |
| How did Athenian democracy differ from Roman republicanism? | In Athens, people voted on laws themselves; in Rome, people elected representatives |
| Which of the following people would be able to participate in the Athenian form of democracy? | Nikos, a free male homeowner whose parents both were born in Athens |
| Which of the following is an inherent problem of direct democracy? | most people don't have the time to participate so actively in their government |
| What feature of Athenian democracy still exists in American democracy? | Juries still consist of regular citizens |
| Place the following events in sequence, from earliest to latest A)Roman Empire B)The Roman Republic C)Athenian democracy | C,B,A |
| What word describes the fact that democracy can take different forms to suit the needs of different countries? | Adaptable |
| What can you infer from the fact that more than half the world's countries are democracies? | Half the world's people have very little say in how they're governed |
| In which state would direct democracy work best? | A state with a small population of educated citizens |
| Place the following events in sequence: a) The Trojan War ends b)Odysseus reaches Ithaca c)Odysseus fights the cyclops | A,C,Ba)The trojan war ends c)Odysseus fights the cyclops b)Odysseus reaches Ithaca |
| What does the "Illiad" have in common with the "Odyssey"? | The gods play major roles in both poems |
| What is the most likely subject of an epic poem? | A hero who embards on a quest |
| "No one is sure whether or not Homer was a mythical figure. In this sentence, what does "mythical" mean? | Made up |
| Which of the following is an opinion about the "Illiad"? | It is less exciting than the "Odyssey" |
| If you were Odysseus, how might you defend yourself against the Sirens? | You'd cover your ears |
| In the "Odyssey", what causes the hero to spend 10 years traveling home? | The sea god Poseidon is angry at him |
| If you lived in Homer's time, how would you have read the "Odyssey"? | You wouldn't have read it; you'd have listened to it spoken aloud |
| What event causes the war in the "Illiad"? | A Greek woman is kidnapped by a Trojan prince |
| What can you conclude from the fact that Homer's works have been studied for thousands of years? | They're considered major achievements of Western culture |
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