Social Studies
Multiple Choice Questions
Maps š
What do you call the imaginary lines that run from north to south on a map?Ā
Meridians
Which imaginary line divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?Ā
Prime Meridian
What is the name of the line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? Equator
What type of map shows the physical features of the Earth, such as mountains and rivers?
Physical Map
Which of the following types of maps shows boundaries between countries and states?
Political Map
What does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System
What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map?
To know where North, South, East, and West are
What is the name of the imaginary line located at 0Ā° longitude?
Prime Meridian
What does a topographic map show?
A map with lines showing the natural elevation or height of the land
Which map would you use if you were planning a road trip?
Road Map
For reading maps:Ā
You will also have questions asking you to find cities relative to another cityās location using a map with a compass rose.
Ā For example, Athens is located in which direction from Thessalonica? If you were sailing from Knossos to Ionia, which direction would you sail? Which direction would a Spartan travel to reach the Oracle at Delphi?
You will also find places on a map by their latitude and longitude.
Geography ā°
What are the five themes of geography?
Movement, region, human-environment interaction, location, place
Which is an example of absolute location?
My backpack is over by the blue lockers under the window.
What does the theme of "Place" in geography describe?
The characteristics of a place
Which of the following is an example of Human-Environment Interaction?
We are cutting down the trees in forests so that we can make resources and buildings.
What does the theme of "Movement" in geography focus on?
How people, goods, information, and culture get there
How does the theme of "Human-Environment Interaction" help us understand geography?
It is telling us how the environment is interacting with the people.
Which of the following is an example of a region? (the similarities you find in a certain place)
Texas also has Buceeās.
Which of the following is an example of how humans interact with the environment?
Humans are planting trees to help the environment.
Which of the following best describes relative location?
I am over here.
Which of the following geographic features did NOT impact the people of Ancient Greece?
Ice caps
What ancient city, which still exists today, straddles two continents? (see your Daily Geography)
Istanbul
GovernmentĀ
What is a government? Ā Something that people use to get a leader
What are the three phases a society goes through? Surviving, sustaining, thriving
What is a direct democracy? A form of democracy that allows all citizens to directly participate in government
What is a representative democracy? A form of democracy where citizens choose government officials to represent them
What is an oligarchy? A type of government where power is shared with a small group of people
What is an aristocracy? A type of government where only a small group ofĀ the wealthiest people have the power
What is a monarchy? A type of government that is run by a king
What is tyranny? A type of government that uses power to rule
What is sortition? A system that chooses people at random to participate in government
Was Athens always a democracy? no
What were the three parts of the democratic government of Athens? Assembly, Boule, the Courts
According to our learning, what is the definition of a citizen? A person (usually a man) that has rights
Ancient Greece
First Societies
It was the Romans who named these people Greeks. What did the Greeks call themselves? Helines
What was the main reason for trade among early Greeks? To get resources
Which civilization established colonies around the region of Ancient Greece? Persia
Which civilization flourished during the Bronze Age? Mycenaeans
Which society had a written language known as Linear A? Minoans
Which civilization was known for their fortified citadels (heavily protected palaces)? Minoans
Which society is the basis of the legends and stories that inspired Homer to write The Iliad and The Odyssey?Ā The Trojans
Why is the period of the Dorians and Ionians called the Dark Ages? They lose written language
What year were the Dark Ages? 1200 BC- 850 BC
What year marks the end of the Dark Ages in Ancient Greece? 850 BC
Which of the following images includes an Ionian style of column? Ā cinnamon roll looking thing
Greek Society and Economy
Which of the following citizens did NOT have rights in Athens? women, children, and resident aliens
What is a helot? A slave in Sparta
Who first introduced the use of coins in Ancient Greece and in what year? The king of Lydia 650 BC
What was the role of women in society? Staying home with the girls and teaching them how to do chores and managing the money
What is Socrates known for? Socratic Method
What did Plato create? The Academy
Who was Pericles? A famous Athenian Politician
Which two groups of people did not have rights in Athens? Resident aliens and women
Who created the legal code of Athens that included harsh punishments for any crime? Draco
Which three groups of peoples were considered free citizens in Athens? Tenant farmers, Aristocrats, small farmers
In Athens, what was the name of the process whereby citizens were chosen at random to serve in the government? sortition
Why did citizens vote in Athens? They had a direct democracy and it was their civic duty
To effectively manage the Assembly, Athens made a 500-member governing council which set agendas and evaluated proposals. What was its name? The Boule
Who first created coins to use in trade? What year? 650 BC the kings of Lydia
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using coins in trade? You canāt eat them, influenced pickpocketing
What is the name of the marketplace where people engaged in trade? Agara
Rise of City-States
What is a polis? A city-state
Identify the three polises marked in the map below.
In Ancient Athens, which pillar of democracy could declare war? The Assembly
What year is the year that historians mark the start of actual democracy in Ancient Athens? 508 BC
In Ancient Athens, which pillar of democracy was responsible for enforcing the laws? The Boule
What was the goal of Spartan education? To raise good soldiers and strong women
In Sparta, at what age was a boy considered a man? 18
What did Sparta value most? Military strength
What did Athens value most? Education and culture
What is a phalanx? A military strategy in the shape of a square with the back rows pushing from behind
Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the phalanx?Ā
In what polis would you find the Parthenon? Athens
In what polis would King Leonidas have found an Oracle to tell him about the future? Delphi
Which polis was a major place of trade for both land and sea traders? Corinth
What was Athens known for? Their democracy
What was Sparta most known for? Strong military
What were the Phoenicians known for? Their boats and their purple
Greco-Persian Wars
Who helped the Ionians in their revolt? Athens
Who was the king of the Persian Empire at the time of the Ionian Revolt? King Darius 1
What is an alliance? When 2 groups of people work together to achieve a common goal
What year was the Battle of Marathon? 490 BC
Who fought in the Battle of Marathon? Athens and Persia
What best describes the double envelopment tactic? 3 walls enclosing on the enemy
Who won the Battle of Marathon? Athens
What year was the Battle of Salamis? 480 BC
What is the name of the boat used in the Athenian Navy? Trireme
Who was the Athenian leader known for his naval strategy? Themistocles
Who fought in the Battle of Salamis? Athens and Persia
Who won the Battle of Salamis? Athens
What year was the Battle of Thermopylae? 480 BC
Who fought in the Battle of Thermopylae? Persia vs Sparta, Thebes, and Thespia
Who won the Battle of Thermopylae? Persia
Peloponnesian Wars
What is an alliance? When 2 groups of people work together to achieve a common goal
Why did Greek city-states first agree to join an alliance? To not get ruled by Persia
Who founded the Delian League? Athens
What was the main reason for the formation of the Peloponnesian League? Protection from Persia, didnāt like Athens
What is a siege? When you cut off your enemies supplies and stand guard around them
When were the Peloponnesian Wars? 431 BC
Who fought in the Peloponnesian Wars? Sparta and Athens
Who won the Peloponnesian Wars? none
What were the three phases of the Peloponnesian Wars? At Athens, Battle of Sicily, Aegospotami and Athens
Which of the following was NOT a consequence for Athens after the war? They got to keep their long walls
Which of the following is not an accurate consequence of the war? Athens won and kept their boats
Which battle finally ended the Peloponnesian Wars? Battle of Aegospotami
Did the end of the war end the conflicts among city-states? no
Alexander the Great (ATG)
What year was ATG born? 356 BC
What polis is ATG from? Pella
Who was ATGās father? Aristotle
What is a sarissa? A longer version of a spear
How old was ATG when he was named king? 20
How long did it take ATG to conquer and create his empire? 13 years
What is the name of the Persian king whom ATG defeated? Darius III
What was the reaction of the Egyptians to ATGās arrival? Welcoming
What was the main reason ATG stopped expanding his empire? His troops were too exhausted and refused to go any further
What is the name of ATGās beloved horse? BucephalusĀ
Which of the following was not part of ATGās empire? India
ATG was known for spreading Greek language and culture, what is this culture called? Hellenistic