Question 1

Why did the Europeans go Exploring during the 1400-1600?

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Question 2

What were hieroglyphics?

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Hieroglyphics were an ancient Egyptian form of writing that used pictorial symbols to represent objects, concepts, sounds, and ideas.

Question 3

Ancient Egypt was located on what continent?

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Ancient Egypt was located in the northeastern corner of Africa, along the Nile River.

Question 4

What was the name of the material that Ancient Egyptians used to write on?

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Ancient Egyptians used papyrus as a writing material, which was made from the pith of the papyrus plant, a wetland sedge.

Question 5

What was the name of the building in Athens which was a temple to the goddess Athena?

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The Parthenon is the correct answer because it was a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, who was considered the patroness of Athens.

Question 6

What was Sparta known for?

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Sparta was primarily known for its military society and emphasis on military training and prowess.

Question 7

What was an Ancient Egyptian King called?

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Ancient Egyptian kings were known as pharaohs, a title that emphasized their divine status and role as both political and religious leaders.

Question 8

What was the capital of Ancient Greece?

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Ancient Greece did not have a single capital; however, Athens is often considered the cultural and political center of Ancient Greek civilization, especially during its Golden Age in the 5th century BCE.

Question 9

Put the Following ancient civilizations in order from oldest to most recent?

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Ancient Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations, dating back to around 3100 BCE. Ancient Greece followed, with its history starting in the 8th century BCE. Ancient Rome came after, with its founding traditionally dated to 753 BCE.

Question 10

Where did the Romans go to wash, exercise, and socialize?

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Question 11

Which year Occurred first?

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Question 12

Why was the Great Wall of China built?

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The Great Wall of China was primarily built to protect against invasions and raids from various nomadic groups and military incursions from the north, particularly by the Mongols and other nomadic tribes. Its purpose was defensive, aimed at keeping out enemies.

Question 13

What was Athens Not known for?

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Athens was renowned for its contributions to culture, government (especially democracy), and architecture, but it was not as famous for its military might compared to Sparta, another city-state in ancient Greece known for its military prowess.

Question 14

What were the two main classes of people called in Ancient Rome?

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Patricians were the aristocratic families in Ancient Rome, while plebeians were the commoners. These two classes formed the main social division in Roman society.

Question 15

The most important city states in Greece

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Athens and Sparta were the most important city-states in ancient Greece. Athens was renowned for its culture, democracy, and philosophy, while Sparta was famous for its military discipline and prowess.

Question 16

What crope did not grow well in ancient Greece?

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Dates did not grow well in ancient Greece compared to figs, grapes, and olives, which were staple crops of the region. Ancient Greek agriculture was more suited to the cultivation of figs, grapes, and olives due to the climate and soil conditions, whereas dates typically require a hotter and more arid environment, such as that found in the Middle East.

Question 17

Which sea is both Greece and Rome located by?

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Greece and Rome are both located by the Mediterranean Sea. The Aegean Sea is part of the Mediterranean and is located between Greece and Turkey, while the Black Sea is to the northeast of Greece. The Caribbean Sea is not near either Greece or Rome; it is located in the Americas.

Question 18

Why were the city-states of Ancient Greece independent from each other?

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The geography of Ancient Greece, which includes mountainous terrain and the sea, made travel and communication between the city-states difficult. This contributed to their development as independent city-states with their own governments and cultures.

Question 19

What international game was began in Ancient Greece?

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The Olympics originated in ancient Greece as a festival to honor Zeus, the king of the gods, and featured various athletic competitions among representatives of the city-states.

Question 20

Who conquered the Ancient Greece?

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Quiz 3: Ancient History