ancient Greece,Egypt, & Rome

Question 1

The early inhabitants of modern-day Egypt settled along the __ river

Answer 1

nile

Question 2

who governed with complete authority and served as a mediator
between the people and the gods.

Answer 2

pharaoh

Question 3

single story rectangular structures with sloping sides and burials
underground

Answer 3

mastabas

Question 4

a pyramid has how many sides

Answer 4

4

Question 5

Each corner of a pyramid
is aligned with the 4 __

Answer 5

cardinal points

Question 6

a temple with tall, 4-sided and pointed stone shafts.

Answer 6

obelisk

Question 7

Ramses II’s most famous temple is

Answer 7

one of himself

Question 8

in the sphinx, the Head of the Pharaoh represents

Answer 8

smarts

Question 9

in the sphinx, the lion body represents

Answer 9

courage and strength

Question 10

stone coffin, holds the mummified body usually of a pharaoh and is often elaborate so as to be displayed above ground.

Answer 10

sarcophagus

Question 11

an oval with a horizontal line at one end enclosing a
royal name.

Answer 11

cartouche

Question 12

stylized pictures of an object representing a word,
syllable, or sound, as found in ancient Egyptian and other writing systems.

Answer 12

hieroglyphics

Question 13

in ancient Greece democracy was for __ not ___

Answer 13

men; wemon

Question 14

in ancient Greece Religion was

Answer 14

polytheistic

Question 15

the belief in many gods represented
as human in form but immortal and superhuman in power.

Answer 15

polytheistic

Question 16

The 3 key Greek ideals were:

Answer 16

proportion, balance, and unity

Question 17

the __ Period refers to the spread of Greek culture beyond Greece as a result of
Alexander’s conquests.

Answer 17

hellenistic

Question 18

a low-pitched gable or triangular area; has 3 sides; usually
filled with sculptures.

Answer 18

pediment

Question 19

The 3 types of Greek columns are:

Answer 19

doric , ionic, and corinthian

Question 20

building situated on an elevated rock supporting several temples and buildings.

Answer 20

acropolis

Question 21

Music is a vital part of human society because people where trained to play ___ and __ & ___

Answer 21

an instrument; sing;dance

Question 22

in ancient Rome, Wherever the Roman legions went they introduced the

Answer 22

arch and concrete

Question 23

Multiple arches create

Answer 23

vaults

Question 24

building that was originally used as a court of law and a public meeting
place. Eventually used as the basis for the design of the early Christian church.

Answer 24

basilica

Question 25

water supply system to carry water usually from a high
place – such as a mountain – to a town or city.

Answer 25

aqueduct