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Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

The biggest challenge the rulers in the Persian Empire faced was ________________________.

  1. The fact that they did not have a large military

  2. The vast size of their territory

  3. A dissemination of their culture

  4. Advancing Greek troops

  5. Collecting taxes from their provinces
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Governing one of the largest ancient empires spanning three continents presented immense logistical hurdles for Persian rulers. Managing communication, defense, and administration across such a vast territory was their primary difficulty.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

Why were the Phoenicians able to retain much of their independence within the Assyrian Empire?

  1. They had a defensive wall built to keep out the conquerers

  2. The Phoenician ruler was a member of the Assyrian royal family, granting the province special privileges

  3. They had vast trading ports in Africa and Europe, giving the Assyrians access to goods they could not obtain otherwise

  4. The Assyrians greatly admired their craftwork

  5. The mountain range in between Phoenicia and the rest of the empire made it hard to reach
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A Correct answer
Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

Which of the following places the early empires in correct chronological order?

  1. Egyptians, Persians, Assyrians

  2. Persians, Egyptians, Assyrians

  3. Nubians, Egytians, Assyrians

  4. Assyrians, Persians, Egyptians

  5. Egyptians, Nubians, Assyrians
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Egyptian civilization predates the Assyrian Empire, and the Persian Empire followed the fall of the Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian empires.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

Even though written and artistic production slowed during the Aegean Dark Age, which of the following was still produced in large quantities?

  1. Olive oil

  2. Weapons

  3. Pottery

  4. Sculptures

  5. Manuscripts
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A Correct answer
Explanation

During the Greek Dark Ages, while complex artistic and written production declined, the production of essential agricultural goods like olive oil continued to support the population.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

An Athenian citizen does not put his private affairs before the affairs of the state..We alone believe that a man who takes no interest in public affairs is more than harmless - he is useless..the power to make laws is given to many rather than a few.
This excerpt from Pericles' Funeral Oration suggests that citizens of Athens valued ____________________.

  1. the right to own property

  2. participation in government

  3. a monarch who respected their desires

  4. freedom of religion

  5. freedom of press
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pericles' Funeral Oration heavily emphasizes civic duty and active involvement in political life. The excerpt notes that anyone taking no interest in public affairs is considered useless, highlighting the Athenian value of participation in government.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

At its height, the Persian Empire included most of Southwest Asia. The Persians found that the most effective way to control this vast empire was to create _______________________.

  1. A system of travelling tax collectors

  2. Strong military outposts throughout the empire

  3. An extensive road system to connect the capital to the provinces

  4. A system of smaller provinces with governers assigned by the king

  5. Schools for teaching Persian culture throughout the empire
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D Correct answer
Explanation

To effectively manage their massive territories, the Persians divided the empire into smaller administrative units called satrapies. Each province was governed by a satrap appointed directly by the king.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

The first emperor of the Roman Empire was ____________.

  1. Julius Caesar

  2. Pompei

  3. Crassus

  4. Marc Antony

  5. Augustus
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Following the collapse of the Roman Republic and subsequent civil wars, Julius Caesar's adopted son Octavian took supreme power. He was given the title Augustus and became the first official emperor of the Roman Empire.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

According to the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism __________________.

  1. There were only two gods

  2. All social classes should be involved in temple building

  3. Only those engaged in agricultural practices may offer sacrifices

  4. Men should marry multiple women to carry on the religion

  5. The universe is divided into good and evil spirits
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Zoroastrianism is an ancient Persian dualistic religion centered on the cosmic struggle between a supreme good deity, Ahura Mazda, and an evil spirit, Angra Mainyu. Thus, the universe is divided between good and evil forces.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

Based on Greek geography, one can conclude that ____________________.

  1. The Greeks had access to large areas of fertile soil

  2. The Greeks relied on trade to meet most of their needs

  3. The large amount of coastline left the Greeks vulnerable to attacks

  4. Most exports were transported by overland travel

  5. The various city-states were politically united
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B Correct answer