Greece and Rome quiz

1. Which continent would we visit to see Ancient Greece and Rome? A. Continent E B. Continent B C. Continent F D. Continent A

2. Which term best describes the words long, long ago? A. Characteristic B. Ancient C. Architecture D. Contribution

3. The act of giving or doing something for others is known as a____________. F. Characteristic G. Ancient H. Architecture J. Contribution

4. Which word is another term for the word trait? A. Characteristic B. Ancient C. Architecture D. Contribution

5. Which body of water surrounds Ancient Greece and Rome? F. Nile River G. Mediterranean Sea H. Mississippi River J. Red Sea

6. What type of government did the Ancient Greeks have? F. Direct democracy G. Representative democracy H. Radical democracy J. Old democracy

7. What type of government did the Ancient Romans have? F. Direct democracy G. Representative democracy H. Radical democracy J. Old democracy

8. In which type of government do the people elect representatives to make decisions about laws for them? A. Direct democracy B. Representative democracy C. Radical democracy D. Old democracy

9. In which type of democracy do people represent themselves by voting to make decisions about rules and laws? F. Direct democracy G. Representative democracy H. Radical democracy J. Old democracy

10. Which type of architecture would we most likely see if we visited Greece? A. Shipwrecks B. Volcanoes C. Parthenon D. Colosseum

11. Which sporting event hosted by the Ancient Greeks still occurs today? F. The Super Bowl G. Derby Race H. Daytona 500 J. The Olympics

12. Which type of architecture style found on the Parthenon is seen on many government buildings today? A. Arches B. High ceilings C. Columns D. Use colorful paint

13. How did the ancient Greeks adapt to their environment? A. They farmed on hillsides B. They traded with Egypt C. They developed small communities D. All of the above

14. The design of a building is it's________. F. Style G. Length H. Architecture J. Contribution

15. Why was it so difficult for farmers to grow food in Greece and Rome? A. Limited rich soil B. Too much water C. Everyone was lazy D. Did not have the tools to farm

16. What contributions did the Ancient Greeks make in the arts? F. Murals G. Sculptures and pottery H. Watercolors J. Jewelry and pottery

17. What contributions did the Ancient Rome make in the arts? F. Mosaics G. Sculptures and pottery H. Watercolors J. Jewelry and pottery

18. Which group of words describes the land and water characteristics of Ancient Greece? F. Mountains, hills, Mediterranean Sea G. Desert, dry, Lake Erie H. James River, woodlands, rocky land J. Hilly land, near the Pacific Ocean

19. How did the farmers adapt to the mountains of Greece? A. They used donkeys to plow fields B. They planted crops on hillsides C. They planted in the dark D. They quit farming

20.Which picture shows an illustration of an arch? B A C D

A 21. Which picture that shows what the Roman Colosseum looks like? B D C

22. Which group of words describes the physical characteristics of Rome? Rainy, muddy, rocky B. Mountainous, Tiber River, limited rich soil C. Volcanoes and mountains D. Sand, Yellow River, Great Wall

23. How did the Romans use aqueducts? F. To move farm animals. G. To slide in. H. To carry fresh water into the city. J. A place to park ships.

24. Look at the illustration 24. Look at the illustration. What is the name of this well-known Roman building? A. The White House B. Parthenon C. Statue of Liberty D. Colosseum

25. What events took place inside this building? A. Plays B. Court hearings C. Meetings D. Gladiator battles and wrestling