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The words you see are in what language?

A
Latin
B
English
C
German
D
French
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The Persian wars came to an end about forty years after the first failed invasion of Greece led by Darius I, which means they ended around

A
450 BCE.
B
520 BCE.
C
440 BCE.
D
530 BCE.
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Judging by the map, which best explains why the empire’s western half was hard to rule?

A
The west covered a large territory and was at more risk of foreign invasion.
B
The west had a more diverse population because it bordered three countries.
C
The west suffered economically because it did not have adequate ports.
D
The west did not have enough troops to protect its vast amount of territory.
4

What conclusion can be drawn about the people of Athens based on the chart?

A
Free non-citizens outnumbered enslaved persons and citizens combined.
B
Compared to the whole population, a small number could vote.
C
Only men were allowed to become citizens.
D
Only about half the population were citizens.
5

In ancient Rome, which family member had the most authority?

A
married son
B
unmarried daughter
C
mother
D
father
6

According to its foundation myth, Rome was founded by

A
Greek explorers.
B
twin brothers.
C
a wolf.
D
Egyptian gods.
7

What is one way government changed in Athens during the Golden Age?

A
The number of paid officials increased, which was beneficial to the lower class citizens who served in office.
B
The number of paid officials decreased, which allowed only wealthy citizens to hold government offices.
C
All citizens were declared equal, but women could take part in government only on a limited basis.
D
All citizens were declared equal, and men and women took part in government equally as a result.
8

The Pax Romana ended in 180 CE after over one hundred fifty years in existence. The end of this era ushered in a period of

A
foreign wars.
B
inflation.
C
political instability.
D
religious wars.
9

Rome’s location made it a center for trade throughout the

A
Atlantic.
B
Red Sea.
C
Pacific.
D
Mediterranean.
10

Alexander the Great invaded Anatolia, which today is known as

A
Iraq.
B
Turkey.
C
Libya.
D
Greece.
11

Which list states events in the rise of Macedonia in the correct chronological order?

A
i. Alexander III became king. ii. The Peloponnesian War ended. iii. Philip II conquered Greece. iv. Athens and Sparta declined.
B
i. The Peloponnesian War ended. ii. Athens and Sparta declined. iii. Philip II conquered Greece. iv. Alexander III became king.
C
i. Philip II conquered Greece. ii. The Peloponnesian War ended. iii. Alexander III became king. iv. Athens and Sparta declined.
D
i. Athens and Sparta declined. ii. The Peloponnesian War ended. iii. Alexander III became king. iv. Philip II conquered Greece.
12

The official religion of the Roman Empire was a form of paganism in which worshippers prayed to Roman gods and the emperor. In Judea, was there any freedom of religion under Roman rule?

A
Yes, all religions were tolerated if they incorporated Roman religion.
B
Yes, Jews were able to practice their religion.
C
No, early Christians were persecuted.
D
No, everyone was required to worship the emperor.
13

Jesus of Nazareth eventually became known as Jesus Christ. Christ comes from the Greek word for

A
"king."
B
"anointed."
C
"beloved."
D
"godlike."
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The Athenian Empire included

A
the nations around the Aegean Sea.
B
the area known as Macedonia.
C
the area known as Peloponnesus.
D
the city-states around the Aegean Sea.

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