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Look at the picture of the Colosseum in Rome today.

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A
horse jumping.
B
golf matches.
C
football games.
D
basketball games.
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During the Golden Age of Athens, male citizens

A
had no control over how they were governed.
B
could hold an office if they were chosen by lot.
C
were elected to office as representative officials.
D
took part in government only if they were wealthy.
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Many of the foundations of classical Greek culture emerged during the time when

A
the Mycenaeans existed.
B
the Minoans existed.
C
there were no written records.
D
everything was recorded.
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Which statement best describes the Roman language of Latin?

A
Latin is understood today by doctors and scientists.
B
Latin is the basis for many modern languages.
C
Latin is an older form of modern-day English.
D
Latin is considered to be a forgotten language.
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Education in Rome was

A
not highly valued.
B
against the law.
C
highly regarded.
D
only for the wealthy.
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Rome was strongly influenced by the culture of the

A
Sumerians.
B
Germans.
C
Greeks.
D
Assyrians.
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The map shows the Persian Empire.

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A
The Persian Empire was the largest in the world.
B
Persia would have to attack Athens and Sparta by land.
C
Persia was a tiny country compared to the size of its empire.
D
Athens and Sparta were Persia’s next target in growing its empire.
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Which characteristic of government describes Athens, not Sparta?

A
Two kings led during wartime.
B
Only about 8 percent were citizens.
C
Most power rested with the council.
D
All citizens could debate any issue.
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Which statement best describes the population of ancient Rome?

A
With a population of about a million, ancient Rome was a large city.
B
Compared to cities today, Rome was more like a town or village in size.
C
Ancient Rome was smaller than any city today.
D
Ancient Rome was bigger than any of today’s cities.
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Which statement best describes slavery in ancient Rome?

A
Slavery was banned throughout ancient Rome.
B
About twenty-five percent of Rome’s population was enslaved.
C
Enslaved persons had the same status as Roman women.
D
Slavery existed in ancient Rome but was not widespread.
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Citizens participated in the government of Athens by

A
debating issues and making decisions in the assembly.
B
selecting politicians who represented their interests.
C
following the laws created by rulers and other leaders.
D
voting for laws established by appointed officials.
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Why did city-states in the Delian League revolt against Athens?

A
They resented not having a say in the government.
B
They wanted to establish a representative democracy.
C
They feared that Athens could not protect them from Persia.
D
They worried that Athens would not stop an attack by Sparta.
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The map shows Greece.Judging by this map, would it be difficult for another country to attack Greece?

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No, because an isolated island could be attacked without anyone else knowing.
B
No, because with the number of islands, attacks could occur anywhere.
C
Yes, because mountains are a barrier on one side and Greece could defend its coastline.
D
Yes, because its reputation as a seagoing power would be a deterrent to attacks.
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Who was forced to raise food for the soldiers?

A
helots
B
women
C
free non-citizens
D
the soldiers themselves
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Which aspect of government does the United States have in common with the Roman Republic?

A
Two consuls run the executive branch.
B
Senators are elected into office for life.
C
There are three branches of government.
D
Governors are chosen by members of assemblies.
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Athens led a group of city-states following the

A
end of the Persian Wars.
B
end of the Delian League.
C
fall of Peloponnesus.
D
fall of Sparta.
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The Romans were polytheistic, meaning that they worshipped

A
many gods.
B
the Greeks.
C
the concept of wealth.
D
one god.
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Like Rome, the United States has

A
two houses in the legislative branch.
B
eight praetors in the judicial branch.
C
a list of laws called the Twelve Tables.
D
an assembly of plebeians and soldiers.

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