GWA Europe Test Prt.2

Question 1

What was the 1st civilization of EU

Answer 1

Greece

Question 1

Where did the first civilization rise from

Answer 1

Crete Is.

Question 2

What was the 1st civilization referred to before, why?

Answer 2

The Minoan Civilization; named after one of its mythological kings- King Minos

Question 3

What is a Minotaur

Answer 3

Half-Bull Half-Human

Question 4

What is the story of Theseus & the Minotaur

Answer 4

King Minos tried to trick Poseidon into taking an alternate sacrifice than his favorite bull. Poseidon cursed King Minos’s wife, Queen Pasiphae, to fall in love with the bull. Daedalus built a wooden cow for Pasiphae to mate with the bull and she gives birth to a Minotaur.
This Minotaur was put into a maze that would take care of enemies. Theseus, son of King Aegeus, wants to kill the Minotaur. Ariadne helps him by giving him a ball of string & dagger. He kills the Minotaur, but when coming back he forgot to change the sails, so his father thought his son died and he killed himself.

Question 5

What is the Greek word for city. List some of the main cities in Greece

Answer 5

Polis; Athens, Sparta, Elis

Question 6

What are the two pain parts of a city-state (polis)

Answer 6

1. Acropolis (Hilltop fortress, highest point of the city
2. Agora (Public place of debate, worship, and market place

Question 7

What was the religion of ancient Greece

Answer 7

Polytheism

Question 8

Where did the Ancient Greeks believe all Gods lived (which mountain)

Answer 8

Mt. Olympus

Question 9

King of Greek Gods

Answer 9

Zeus

Question 10

Goddess of Marriage

Answer 10

Hera

Question 11

God of Sea

Answer 11

Poseidon

Question 12

God of the Underworld

Answer 12

Hades

Question 13

God of War

Answer 13

Ares

Question 14

God of Music & Medicine

Answer 14

Apollo

Question 15

Goddess of Wisdom

Answer 15

Athena

Question 16

Greek Messenger God

Answer 16

Hermes

Question 17

Goddess of Victory

Answer 17

Nike

Question 18

Goddess of Love & Beauty

Answer 18

Aphrodite

Question 19

Why are so many Greek religious statues missing ligaments

Answer 19

They were destroyed by Christians to stop them from worshiping these “Gods”

Question 20

What event was started in 776 B.C.

Answer 20

Olympics

Question 21

Who was Koroibos

Answer 21

The winner of the Stadion race, a foot race 600ft

Question 22

What did the winners of the Olympics receive

Answer 22

Bronze tripod

Question 23

What were some of the 1st Olympics games

Answer 23

Discus throw, Wrestling, Boxing, Pankration, Equestrian racing

Question 24

What were the Heraean Games

Answer 24

Olympic games held only for females (racing)

Question 25

When did the games officially come to an end? Why?

Answer 25

776 B.C. - 393 A.D: It became illegal because Christianity took over

Question 26

Describe the life in Ancient Sparta

Answer 26

-Militaristic Society
- Peloponnese Peninsula
-2 king / militaristic culture
- All boys (7yrs) sent to military school
- Women Purpose: Produce Warrior baby
- Boys Purpose: Become Warriors

Question 27

Describe life in Ancient Athens

Answer 27

-Cultural Society
- 1st to institute democracy
- 750 B.C.- Archons (people who represent the city) are elected

Question 28

What is the 2nd major civilization of EU

Answer 28

Rome

Question 29

What two islands does Italy occupy

Answer 29

Sicily & Sardinia (largest)

Question 30

What is Italy’s main topography

Answer 30

Mediterranean

Question 31

The land of Italy is rather infertile, but it is better farmland compared to, which country?

Answer 31

Greece

Question 32

When did the Trojan War occur

Answer 32

13th century B.C.

Question 33

Who is Aeneas

Answer 33

Trojan War Hero. Son of Aphrodite (Venus). Cousin of Hector

Question 34

What city did Aeneas find

Answer 34

Latium (Latvinium). Later changed to Alba Longa

Question 35

Who were the Legendary founders of Rome

Answer 35

[Romulus] & Remus (killed by his brother)

Question 36

How many hills was Rome built on & along which river

Answer 36

7 hills; Tiber River

Question 37

Where did Rome’s early culture derive from

Answer 37

Greeks (Including: Military, Art, and Architecture)

Question 38

Who were the early Romans also influenced by

Answer 38

Etruscans (A civilization which dominated much of Italy prior Romans)

Question 39

When was the Roman Republic established

Answer 39

509 B.C.

Question 40

The Roman Senate was comprised of how many Patricians & what would they discuss

Answer 40

300; debated items such as finances and foreign affairs

Question 41

From the Practicians, how many counsel were elected? What did they do? And how long was their term?

Answer 41

2; oversaw the government & army; had a 1 year term

Question 42

How many tribunes were elected and what did they do

Answer 42

10; they were elected from the assembly and represent this class as Senate

Question 43

Define Amphitheatre

Answer 43

Outdoor venue for entertainment

Question 44

What were the different types of Amphitheaters

Answer 44

Plays, Gladiatorial fights, speeches

Question 45

What is the most famous Amphitheater

Answer 45

Colosseum

Question 46

What was the original name for the Colosseum

Answer 46

Flavian Amphitheatre

Question 47

How many people can the Colosseum hold

Answer 47

50,000

Question 48

What was the Circus Maximus

Answer 48

Chariot racing. Objective: Complete 7 laps. 250,000 people could sit & watch

Question 49

What were the tribes called after Europe dived from the collapse of the Roman Empire (476 A.D.)? Examples?

Answer 49

Barbarian tribes; Visigoths, Huns, Franks, Angles

Question 50

What powerful kingdoms did EU divide into between 1000 - 1500

Answer 50

France, Spain, England, H.R.E (Holy Roman Empire)

Question 51

During the 19th century the Central European policy (imperialism) was on of leading causes of what?

Answer 51

World War 1 (1914 - 1918)

Question 52

What was the result of WW1 & 2

Answer 52

New nations emerged

Question 53

When did World War 2 occur

Answer 53

1939 - 1945