Unit II: The World in the Classical and Transitional Period

Question 1

What are the three parts of the Aegan Civilization?

Answer 1

Crete
Cyclades
Mainland Greece

Question 2

What is the Bronze Period in Cyclades called?

Answer 2

Cycladic

Question 3

Crete is the center of this civilization.

Answer 3

Minoan

Question 4

The Minoans have developed a writing system called_______.

Answer 4

Linear A

Question 5

It is the civilization that emerged in Mainland Greece during the last period of Bronze Age.

Answer 5

Mycenaean

Question 6

It is a writing system used by the Mycenaeans.

Answer 6

Linear B

Question 7

It is a civilization which’s name was from the Greek word for Greece “Hellas.”

Answer 7

Hellenic Civilization

Question 8

It is a tournament done in Olympia every four years as a tribute to Zeus.

Answer 8

Olympics

Question 9

He was a blind poet from Asia Minor who wrote Odyssey and Iliad.

Answer 9

Homer

Question 10

These are city-states emerging throughout Greece serving as the center of living for the people loyal to the state.

Answer 10

Polis

Question 11

It is one of the important polis in Greece. They are also known for their military.

Answer 11

Sparta

Question 12

It is a state-supported education and military practice done by Spartan males at the age of seven.

Answer 12

Agoge

Question 13

Spartan life is centered on serving the
military as a soldier or ________ at the
age of 20 – 60.

Answer 13

Hoplite

Question 14

Why is marriage valued in Sparta?

Answer 14

One who can bare several male children are regarded highly because it would mean there would be more potential soldier who can defend their state.

Question 15

It is the largest capital in Greece and is located in Attica.

Answer 15

Athens

Question 16

These people control the lands and government. They are often composed of wealthy upper classmen.

Answer 16

Aristocrats

Question 17

He is the first documented lawmaker of Athens.

Answer 17

Draco

Question 18

He is a lawmaker of ancient Greece who wrote laws for the benefit of society.

Answer 18

Solon

Question 19

It is a developed city in the peninsula of Italy at the eastern coastlines of Tibet River. It is founded by Romulus and Remus.

Answer 19

Rome

Question 20

It refers to the right of a ruler to release orders and punish people.

Answer 20

Imperium

Question 21

It is a group of citizens who holds the right to vote.

Answer 21

Assembly

Question 22

This is where Rome emerged as an important capital.

Answer 22

Forum

Question 23

Two people elected by the Romans to lead the army during a war

Answer 23

Consul

Question 24

This refers to the upper class who own land and held powerful positions in the government.

Answer 24

Patricians

Question 25

This refers to the farmers, merchants, and artisans who had little power.

Answer 25

Plebians

Question 26

This refer to a group of exceptionally skilled people who fight in times of crisis during ancient Rome.

Answer 26

Legions

Question 27

These are the lands where the slaves plant crops for voyages.

Answer 27

Latifundia

Question 28

These are the people who look for jobs despite poor compensation.

Answer 28

Proletarius

Question 29

He granted seeds and lands to the poor. He was then killed by the senators because of this.

Answer 29

Tiberius Gracchus

Question 30

He is Tiberius Gracchus' sibling who was also killed for proposing to grant every Italian the right to citizenship.

Answer 30

Gaius Gracchus

Question 31

This is what the members of the Triumvirate called.

Answer 31

Triumvir

Question 32

Who were the first members of the first Triumvirate?

Answer 32

Julius Caesar Marcus Crassus Pompey Magnus

Question 33

Who were the members of the second Triumvirate?

Answer 33

Mark Anthony Lepidus Octavian Caesar

Question 34

Who did Mark Anthony commit double suicide with?

Answer 34

Cleopatra VII

Question 35

Octavian was also known as________.

Answer 35

Augustus Caesar

Question 36

It refers to the first citizens of Rome.

Answer 36

Princeps

Question 37

It is the first period of the Roman Empire.

Answer 37

Principate

Question 38

Personal guards for the Roman Emperors

Answer 38

Praetorian Guards

Question 39

It is also known as the Roman Peace

Answer 39

Pax Romania

Question 40

It is a civilization that emerged near the Nile river.

Answer 40

Egypt

Question 41

It refers to the leaders of | Egypt that are grouped into families and dynasties.

Answer 41

Pharaohs

Question 42

It is the writing system used in Ancient Egypt.

Answer 42

Hieroglyphs

Question 43

These are the independent communities that became the standard of provinces.

Answer 43

Nomes

Question 44

This is what you call the leaders of nomes.

Answer 44

Nomarchs

Question 45

He is the last pharaoh of the sixth dynasty and was the longest leading pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. He also reigned from the age of 6 years old

Answer 45

Pepi II

Question 46

This is what the Ancient Egyptians call the foreign leaders and invaders.

Answer 46

Hyksos

Question 47

She is known as the greatest female leader of Ancient Egypt.

Answer 47

Queen Hatshepssut

Question 48

This is what you call the person who governs a piece of land.

Answer 48

Satrap

Question 49

She is the last female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt.

Answer 49

Cleopatra VII

Question 50

It refers to the center of Ancient America.

Answer 50

Mesoamerica

Question 51

It is the mother culture of America

Answer 51

Olmec Civilization

Question 52

It is a ball game played with the elbows.

Answer 52

Pok-a-tok

Question 53

It is where Mesoamerica's rich culture came from.

Answer 53

Teotihuacan Civilization

Question 54

It is now present-day Mexico/Guatamela

Answer 54

Mayan Civilization

Question 55

It is a god worshiped during the the Mayan Civilization

Answer 55

Yum Kaax

Question 56

It is a civil calendar with 365 days.

Answer 56

Haab

Question 57

It is a sacred calendar with 260 days.

Answer 57

Tzolkin

Question 58

It is a carved artwork that showcases the greatest contribution of a leader during their time.

Answer 58

Stela

Question 59

It is the most important god of the Aztec Civilization

Answer 59

Huitzilopochti

Question 60

He is the greatest warrior-leader of the Aztec Civilization

Answer 60

Moctezuma