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What did Archimedes invent using his knowledge of math and science?

A
a compound pulley
B
a new type of metal
C
a machine for building ships
D
a method for observing the stars
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How does US representative democracy differ from Athenian direct democracy?

A
In the US, citizens vote, while in ancient Athens, only the Council of 500 voted to pass laws.
B
In the US, citizens elect representatives to office, while in Athens, elections were not held.
C
In the US, citizens run the government, while in Athens, citizens elected officials to run the government.
D
In the US, anyone can participate in Congress, while in Athens, only citizens could hold offices.
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How did Alexander the Great change the territories he conquered?

A
He strengthened local armies.
B
He introduced his own education system.
C
He introduced Greek cultural traditions.
D
He forced people to change their religion.
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What is Herodotus known as?

A
the Father of History
B
the teacher of Aristotle
C
the author of Oedipus Rex
D
the advisor to Alexander the Great
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What were the two components of the government of ancient Athens?

A
the House and the Senate
B
the Council and the House
C
the Senate and the Assembly
D
the Council of 500 and the Assembly
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How were issues decided in the Assembly of ancient Athens?

A
by direct vote
B
by majority vote
C
by two-thirds vote
D
by unanimous vote
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What characteristic of the US government is drawn from Athenian democracy?

A
The government is all powerful.
B
The people run the government.
C
The president runs the government.
D
States govern themselves separately.
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What was the purpose of the Parthenon?

A
The Parthenon was built to honor the goddess Athena.
B
The Parthenon was used mainly to host sporting matches.
C
The Parthenon was used to store food in case of a famine.
D
The Parthenon was built primarily to defend the city of Athens.
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Which statement best explains how Greek architects contributed to architectural design?

A
They constructed buildings to serve specific purposes.
B
They used stone instead of wood to construct buildings.
C
They carved sculptures into the buildings they constructed.
D
They constructed buildings to honor important Greek leaders.
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Why was Socrates an important figure in ancient Greece?

A
Socrates developed the discipline of history.
B
Socrates was a famous Greek playwright.
C
Socrates’s ideas influenced other philosophers.
D
Socrates developed influential architectural features.
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What was true of the Greek language during the Hellenistic age?

A
The Greek language spread throughout the colonies.
B
The Greek language combined with native languages.
C
Schools were established to teach the Greek language.
D
All scientific discoveries were recorded in the Greek language.
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Read the map.How did the location of Alexandria affect Hellenistic culture?

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A
Its location on the sea made it a cultural crossroads.
B
Its location close to Greece made it an influential city.
C
Its location introduced Asian culture to the rest of Europe.
D
Its location isolated it from other cultures in the empire.

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