Homework Quiz #1
1. What two epic poems did Homer write? The Iliad and The Odyssey
2. What were some of the characteristics of the civilization of Greece? City-States, trade, Greek alphabet,
artwork, sports, democracy, and militarism.
3. Which city would you prefer, Athens or Sparta? Support your decision with facts.
4. Why was Athens able to become the richest and most powerful Greek city? Because it defeated the Persian Empire.
5. What were the achievements of the Golden Age of Athens? Philosophy, architecture, drama, music, sports, democracy, or other achievements.
6. What duties did Pericles feel were important for a citizen? Participation in public affairs, like government, voting, and military service.
7. Write a sentence for the word Hellenism. Hellenism is a blend of Greek, African and Asian cultures that created a new way of spreading science, philosophy and other ideas throughout the known world.
8. Why was the library at Alexandria so famous? Because it contained a large number of written works and scholars were able to conduct research there.
9. How did Alexander the Great spread and change Greek culture? He introduced it in the cities he established, such as Alexandria, Egypt, and incorporated influences from cultures he visited and spread them through his empire.
10. What is meant by the term philosophy? Philosophy is the pursuit and love of wisdom. It is also a system for understanding the world through concepts like justice, love, and beauty.
2. What were some of the characteristics of the civilization of Greece? City-States, trade, Greek alphabet,
artwork, sports, democracy, and militarism.
3. Which city would you prefer, Athens or Sparta? Support your decision with facts.
4. Why was Athens able to become the richest and most powerful Greek city? Because it defeated the Persian Empire.
5. What were the achievements of the Golden Age of Athens? Philosophy, architecture, drama, music, sports, democracy, or other achievements.
6. What duties did Pericles feel were important for a citizen? Participation in public affairs, like government, voting, and military service.
7. Write a sentence for the word Hellenism. Hellenism is a blend of Greek, African and Asian cultures that created a new way of spreading science, philosophy and other ideas throughout the known world.
8. Why was the library at Alexandria so famous? Because it contained a large number of written works and scholars were able to conduct research there.
9. How did Alexander the Great spread and change Greek culture? He introduced it in the cities he established, such as Alexandria, Egypt, and incorporated influences from cultures he visited and spread them through his empire.
10. What is meant by the term philosophy? Philosophy is the pursuit and love of wisdom. It is also a system for understanding the world through concepts like justice, love, and beauty.
Homework Quiz #2
1. What did the Greeks learn from the Egyptians? Architecture. The column, as an idea, was imported from Egypt.
2. Name 3 things that the Sumerians, Egyptians and Greeks had in common? They traded with each other; they were polytheistic; they developed writing systems.
3. How were the Egyptians and the Sumerians similar? They depended on silt for agriculture.
4. How might Crete's location have helped it to become a trading center? They were centrally located in the Mediterranean. As an island they they could reach several trade routes.
5. Which group invented the basis for our letter system (alphabet)? The Phoenicians.
6. What sea separated Greece and the Asian city-states? Aegean Sea.
7. What building lies at the top of the Acropolis? The Parthenon.
8. Which side did Macedonia support during the Peloponnesian war? They supported Sparta.
9. How many rows of oars did a trireme have? Three.
10. What was the punishment for not participating in public affairs, like voting? They were flogged with a rope dipped in red paint; their reputation was ruined, as a result.
2. Name 3 things that the Sumerians, Egyptians and Greeks had in common? They traded with each other; they were polytheistic; they developed writing systems.
3. How were the Egyptians and the Sumerians similar? They depended on silt for agriculture.
4. How might Crete's location have helped it to become a trading center? They were centrally located in the Mediterranean. As an island they they could reach several trade routes.
5. Which group invented the basis for our letter system (alphabet)? The Phoenicians.
6. What sea separated Greece and the Asian city-states? Aegean Sea.
7. What building lies at the top of the Acropolis? The Parthenon.
8. Which side did Macedonia support during the Peloponnesian war? They supported Sparta.
9. How many rows of oars did a trireme have? Three.
10. What was the punishment for not participating in public affairs, like voting? They were flogged with a rope dipped in red paint; their reputation was ruined, as a result.
Homework Quiz #3
1. What river lies farthest east of Alexander's empire? Danube River
2. Alexander's empire includes parts of which three empires? Europe, Africa, and Asia.
3. Where does the word mausoleum come from? It comes from the tomb of King Mausolus.
4. Which famous structure was useful to sailors? The lighthouse of Alexandria.
5. What are the capitals of Chad, Kenya, Angola, Ethiopia and Egypt? Place the countries in alphabetical order and their capitals in a column next to them. Angola/Luanda; Chad/N'Djamena; Egypt/Cairo; Ethiopia/Addis Ababa; Kenya/Nairobi.
6 What are the capitals of Portugal, Turkey, The Netherlands, Germany and Greece? Place the countries in alphabetical order and their capitals in a column next to them. Germany/Berlin; Greece/Athens; Netherlands/Amsterdam; Portugal/Lisbon; Turkey/Ankara.
7. Identify the following characters in the Iliad: Agamenon, Menalaus, Priam, Hector and Paris. See document.
8. Identify the following characters in the Odyssey: Odysseus, Athena, Penelope, Poseidon, and Circe. See document.
9. What did the god Aeolus give to Odysseus to aid his return home to Ithaka? A sack of the western winds.
10. Who is polyphemus? How does Odysseus escape his presence? He is the son of Poseidon and a cyclops. Odysseus blinds him with a stake.
2. Alexander's empire includes parts of which three empires? Europe, Africa, and Asia.
3. Where does the word mausoleum come from? It comes from the tomb of King Mausolus.
4. Which famous structure was useful to sailors? The lighthouse of Alexandria.
5. What are the capitals of Chad, Kenya, Angola, Ethiopia and Egypt? Place the countries in alphabetical order and their capitals in a column next to them. Angola/Luanda; Chad/N'Djamena; Egypt/Cairo; Ethiopia/Addis Ababa; Kenya/Nairobi.
6 What are the capitals of Portugal, Turkey, The Netherlands, Germany and Greece? Place the countries in alphabetical order and their capitals in a column next to them. Germany/Berlin; Greece/Athens; Netherlands/Amsterdam; Portugal/Lisbon; Turkey/Ankara.
7. Identify the following characters in the Iliad: Agamenon, Menalaus, Priam, Hector and Paris. See document.
8. Identify the following characters in the Odyssey: Odysseus, Athena, Penelope, Poseidon, and Circe. See document.
9. What did the god Aeolus give to Odysseus to aid his return home to Ithaka? A sack of the western winds.
10. Who is polyphemus? How does Odysseus escape his presence? He is the son of Poseidon and a cyclops. Odysseus blinds him with a stake.
Homework Quiz#4
1. Why did the people of Latium grow grapes? To make wine, which could be used to heal wounds, and sold as a valued trade good.
2.What was the advantages and disadvantages of Italy's geography for settlers? The advantages for settlers: Mountains walled off Italy from attack, rich farmland, navigable river; disadvantages for settlers: mountains made travel across peninsula difficult, and the Apennines lacked rich soil.
3. How did Latium's rich soil affect its economy? It made for rich farmland and for growing abundant crops, such as fruits and vegetables, particularly grapes for making wine. In time, Italy's fine wines became one the peninsula's most valued trade goods, bolstering Italy's economy.
4. What 3 large islands are west of Italy? Sicily, Sardinia and Corsica.
5. Why was it difficult to travel north of the Po River? The land becomes too mountainous.
6. How did Rome's location help its trade? Rome was in central Italy and Romans could move easily from north or south.
7. List the capitals for the following Asian nations: Cambodia, Japan, China, Iran and Malaysia.
Cambodia/Phnom Penh
China/Beijing
Iran/Tehran
Malaysia/Kuala Lumpur
8. List the capitals for the following Oceanic nations: Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Marshall Islands, Australia.
Australia/Canberra
Fiji/Suva
Marshall Islands/Majuro
Papua New Guinea/Port Moresby
2.What was the advantages and disadvantages of Italy's geography for settlers? The advantages for settlers: Mountains walled off Italy from attack, rich farmland, navigable river; disadvantages for settlers: mountains made travel across peninsula difficult, and the Apennines lacked rich soil.
3. How did Latium's rich soil affect its economy? It made for rich farmland and for growing abundant crops, such as fruits and vegetables, particularly grapes for making wine. In time, Italy's fine wines became one the peninsula's most valued trade goods, bolstering Italy's economy.
4. What 3 large islands are west of Italy? Sicily, Sardinia and Corsica.
5. Why was it difficult to travel north of the Po River? The land becomes too mountainous.
6. How did Rome's location help its trade? Rome was in central Italy and Romans could move easily from north or south.
7. List the capitals for the following Asian nations: Cambodia, Japan, China, Iran and Malaysia.
Cambodia/Phnom Penh
China/Beijing
Iran/Tehran
Malaysia/Kuala Lumpur
8. List the capitals for the following Oceanic nations: Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Marshall Islands, Australia.
Australia/Canberra
Fiji/Suva
Marshall Islands/Majuro
Papua New Guinea/Port Moresby
Homework Quiz #5
1. What is the Parthenon? Why did Athenian's regard it with great importance? The Parthenon is a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. The Athenians regarded Athena as their protector and spiritual guide.
2. Who was Pericles? He was the ruler of Athens who helped start a golden age of learning and free thinking.
3. What was the agora? What did the Greeks do there? The agora is a center or gathering space. Greeks did their shopping there, as well trade in the news and ideas of the day.
4. Who was Plato? Plato was a philosopher who wrote down the teachings of his mentor, Socrates.
5. What is the Greek word for a city-state? Polis.
6. What was the name of the conflict between Athens and Sparta and their allies? The Peloponnesian War.
7. What do you call an area of land that is nearly surrounded by water? A peninsula.
8. If you wanted to search for wisdom and the right of way to live, what would you study? You would study philosophy, of course.
9. What kind of government is headed by one ruler? A monarchy.
10. In what form of government do all legally eligible people vote to make decisions? A democracy.
Homework Quiz #6
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct response when necessary, or answer in short responses whenever appropriate.
1.I am the river that begins in the Black Forest region of Germany, it flows across central Europe and the countries of Austria, Hungary, Croatia and Yugoslavia. It then forms the border between Romania and Bulgaria, turning north across Romania to eventually end in the Black Sea.
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2. I am the river that originates in Tibet and flows through India and Pakistan.
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3. I am the major river of North America and the United States at (2,339 miles) (3,765 km) in length. I flows from northwestern Minnesota south to the Gulf of Mexico, just below the city of New Orleans.
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4. Which mountain range extends from the Bay of Biscayne to the Mediterranean Sea?
5. The Alps stretch across which countries?
6. What famous mountain is located in the Balkans?
7. What is the tallest peak (include the foot count) in North America?
8. Which mountains run from the U.S. state of New Mexico to the province of British Columbia in Canada?
9. This area, known as the "Breadbasket of America", has smooth land, shallow river valleys and minor hills.
10. The Alleghenies, Catskills and Green Mountain ranges belong to this greater mountain chain.
1.I am the river that begins in the Black Forest region of Germany, it flows across central Europe and the countries of Austria, Hungary, Croatia and Yugoslavia. It then forms the border between Romania and Bulgaria, turning north across Romania to eventually end in the Black Sea.
______________________________
2. I am the river that originates in Tibet and flows through India and Pakistan.
______________________________
3. I am the major river of North America and the United States at (2,339 miles) (3,765 km) in length. I flows from northwestern Minnesota south to the Gulf of Mexico, just below the city of New Orleans.
______________________________
4. Which mountain range extends from the Bay of Biscayne to the Mediterranean Sea?
5. The Alps stretch across which countries?
6. What famous mountain is located in the Balkans?
7. What is the tallest peak (include the foot count) in North America?
8. Which mountains run from the U.S. state of New Mexico to the province of British Columbia in Canada?
9. This area, known as the "Breadbasket of America", has smooth land, shallow river valleys and minor hills.
10. The Alleghenies, Catskills and Green Mountain ranges belong to this greater mountain chain.