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English 17 Public

Virginia Social Studies SOL

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What large body of water was important to both the ancient Greeks and Romans?

the Mediterranean Sea

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What do we call the landform that describes the shape of Greece?

peninsula

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Name this architectural feature used by the ancient Greeks and Romans.

the arch

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The ancient Romans moved water from the mountains to their cities using these structures. What are they called?

aqueducts

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This artform was used to decorate homes and buildings. What is it called?

mosaic

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The ancient Romans conducted many sporting contests here. What is this building called?

the Colosseum

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This artform was used to decorate many ancient Greek and Roman homes and buildings. What is it called?

sculpture

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A government in which people vote to make their own rules and laws is called a ______________ _______________________.

direct democracy

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A government in which people vote for (elect) a smaller group of citizens to make rules and laws for everyone is a _________________ _____________________.

representative democracy

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The act of giving or doing something is called a ___________________________.

contribution

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Greece is known as the birthplace of _________________________.

democracy

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The ancient Romans had a ______________________ form of government, citizens elected other citizens to make rules and laws for everyone.

representative

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What international sporting event held every four years is modeled after the games of ancient Greece?

the olympics

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Which ancient civilization was located on a river?

Rome

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Which ancient civilization farmed on terraced hillsides to gain more space?

Greece

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Which ancient people are known for their ability to build roads?

ancient Romans

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