| Ancient Greece |
| #1 |
The modern Olympic Games come from the ancient Olympics in Greece. What is one way the ancient one compare to the modern ones. |
both men and women participate |
| #2 |
How was being a citizen of Sparta different from being a citizen of Sparta |
Spartans were expected to protect their city through military service and physical strength. |
| #3 |
Explain the order of ruling powers in Ancient Greece, 1. Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny, and Democracy |
Some city-states went from being ruled by nobility to being governed by citizens |
| #4 |
Explain what an absolute monarchy is like |
The ruler has complete power over the citizens or inhabitants |
| #5 |
List the order of ruling powers in order from Ancient Greece |
. Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny, Democracy |
| Middle Ages |
| #1 |
How did technology change communication in the late 13th century |
The printing press enabled people to get information about places and ideas. |
| #2 |
Exploration and conquests occurred in the middle ages. How did they affect relations between ancient societies? |
They caused trade routes and communication to open between socities |
| #3 |
"No freeman shall be taken, imprisoned...or in any way destroyed. Nor will we proceed against or prosecute him, except by the lawful judgment of his peers.... Magna Carta, 1215" Based on this quote, how were the legal rights of freemen changed? |
Freemen gained the right to trial by a jury of citizens. |
| #4 |
Social Classes : King/Monarch, Lord/Noble, Knight, Warrior, Serf/Peasant. Which type of social structure divided its citizens this way/ |
feudalism |
| #5 |
Explain changes in government from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy? |
Citizens wanted a stronger voice in their government. |
| Ancient Egypt and Others |
| #1 |
Societies adapted to their surroundings by irrigating and building dams. Why did they need to use these techniques? |
to increase their farmland for growing crop |
| #2 |
Which statement shows how trade routes influence ancient societies? |
as different civilizations traded goods, they also shared cultural values and beliefs |
| #3 |
Ancient Empire Economic Issues: poor management by leaders, hoarding wealth and too much debt. How did the economic factors listed affect the ancient empires? |
Empires weakened and were eventually destroyed |
| #4 |
the Egyptians had many myths about the world. How did these myths reflect their values and beliefs about civilization? |
They told about the gods and goddesses that they worshiped |
| #5 |
What were pyramids |
the finial resting plan for the kings |
| Ancient China and Others |
| #1 |
Why did trading networks like the Silk Road develop? |
certain resources were not available in all areas. |
| #2 |
Why did some ancient civilizations write and publish their laws? |
to ensure that citizens of the civilization would read and understand the laws |
| #3 |
Which was a long-term effect of ancient trade routes? |
the spread of religions throughout the trade routes |
| #4 |
There were many advancement during the Age of Explorations. Which led to the settlement of the Americas? |
better sailing technology |
| #5 |
Why did some ancient civilizations write and publish their laws? |
to ensure that citizens of the civilization would read and understand the laws |
| The Americas and Others |
| #1 |
How were the oldest civilizations in Central and South America similar? |
They were the first to develop advanced societies in the area. |
| #2 |
The mountain of South America made farmland difficult to find. How did ancient people adapt to this? |
They used terraced farming |
| #3 |
How did trade influence ancient societies? |
As different civilization traded goods, also shared cultural values and beliefs |
| #4 |
There were many advancements during the Age of Exploration, which led to the settlement of the Americas? |
better sailing technology |
| #5 |
Why did explorers come to the Americas? |
Wealth, Land for Country, and God |
