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

The Assyrians required yearly tributes from conquered territories. The word 'tribute' as it is used here means __________________.

  1. Military service

  2. Taxes

  3. Specialty goods particular to a region

  4. Religious pilgrimage

  5. An oath of loyalty
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In historical contexts such as the Assyrian Empire, a tribute was a compulsory payment made by a weaker ruler or state to a stronger conqueror, which functions essentially as taxes or wealth extraction.

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

The Assyrians are best known for _________________.

  1. Irrigation techniques

  2. Their dominant military

  3. Establishing direct rule over conquered countries

  4. Their many female rulers

  5. Cultural assimilation of all conquered countries
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The ancient Assyrians built one of the most feared and powerful military machines of the ancient world. They relied heavily on disciplined infantry, cavalry, iron weaponry, and ruthless siege tactics to expand and maintain their empire.

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

The city of Persepolis can best be described as _____________________.

  1. A trading outpost on the fringes of the Persian Empire

  2. A magnificent city, highlighting the riches of the Persian Empire

  3. A military fortress

  4. A city full of statues and architecture designed to appease the gods

  5. A major trading port for many nearby societies
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Persepolis served as a ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was renowned for its grand palaces, elaborate reliefs, and immense wealth, highlighting the glory and riches of the Persian Empire.

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.

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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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.