HIST 1421 Comprehensive Final Examination:
Global History Foundations, Critical Themes,
Analytical Thinking, and Modern World
Perspectives for Spring 2025 Students
What is defined as a democratic form of government?
The people in power are elected by the people via free and fair
elections.
b.The rulers are a small group of people representing on a small
section of the society.
c.There are multiple rulers whose rule in not based on law.
d.There is a single ruler who makes all the decisions.
The people in power are elected by the people via free and fair elections.
A tyrant, in the context of Ancient Greece, did all except:
a.seized power by force
b.shared power with the citizens
c.ruled with total power
d.at times cruel and sometimes sympathetic
shared power with the citizens
How did the Spartan government work?
It centered on a tribunal of warriors elected from their regiments.
b.It relied on a merchant oligarchy to make and administer laws.
c.It was ruled by tyrants who derived their power from war-making.
d.It shared power among kings, an elite council, and elected officials.
It shared power among kings, an elite council, and elected officials.
Plato was a disciple of __________________.
a.Aristotle
b.Cicero
c.Socrates
d.Polybius
c.Socrates
The board of magistrates in Athens was referred to as the:
a.The Twelve
b.The Eleven
,c.Supreme court
d.Gerousia
b.The Eleven
The most important duty of Spartan women was to:
a.fight wars along with the male citizens.
b.work at the agricultural fields.
c.weave clothes for the household.
d.give birth to as many children as possible, preferably male.
d. give birth to as many children as possible, preferably male.
Which of the following comprised of the 'The Council of 500' in
Athens?
a.A group of 500 citizens chosen to form council responsible for day-
to-day business of the government.
b.250 male and 250 female citizens of Athens responsible for decision
making.
c.Wise men, philosophers, artists among others who gave their
opinions on new legislations.
d.Brave Athenian soldiers who safeguarded its territory.
a.A group of 500 citizens chosen to form council responsible for day-to-day
business of the government.
Which of the following is defined as a system of government in which
a small group of people rule a larger group of people?
a.Monarchy
b.Tyranny
c.Oligarchy
d.Republic
c.Oligarchy
Which of the following is false about democracy in Ancient Athens?
a.An assembly of all citizens came together to vote on the laws
b.All people, including women, foreigners and slaves were citizens
and participated in the government.
c.To be a citizen, you had to be a male.
d.Citizens served as jurors, regardless of wealth
b.All people, including women, foreigners and slaves were citizens and
participated in the government.
Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates were prominent ___________.
a.Warriors
b.Poets
c.Philosophers
d.Political leaders
, c.Philosophers
Which of the following was one of the grounds for ending a marriage
in Greek tradition?
a.When the wife failed to give birth to a son.
b.Repudiation by the husband.
c.The husband leaving the family home.
d.When the husband was unable to reproduce.
b.Repudiation by the husband.
"They were free to speak with their husbands' friends. Women could
own and control their own property. They could even marry again,
should their first husband be away at war for too long a time." In the
above statement, which Greek city-state is the author describing the
women of ?
a.Thebes
b.Athens
c.Sparta
d.Naxos
c.Sparta
Which Greek landscape was considered to be the home of the 12
most powerful Greek Gods?
a.The City of Athens
b.Mediterranean Sea
c.The fertile region of Latium
d.Mount Olympus
d.Mount Olympus
Spartan economy was based on ____________.
a.manufacturing
b.trade
c.mining
d.farming
d.farming
What was the age at which Spartan men retired from the military?
a.45 years
b.60 years
c.30 years
d.50 years
b.60 years
Which age in art history is not directly associated with the ancient
Greek civilization?
a.Baroque Period
Global History Foundations, Critical Themes,
Analytical Thinking, and Modern World
Perspectives for Spring 2025 Students
What is defined as a democratic form of government?
The people in power are elected by the people via free and fair
elections.
b.The rulers are a small group of people representing on a small
section of the society.
c.There are multiple rulers whose rule in not based on law.
d.There is a single ruler who makes all the decisions.
The people in power are elected by the people via free and fair elections.
A tyrant, in the context of Ancient Greece, did all except:
a.seized power by force
b.shared power with the citizens
c.ruled with total power
d.at times cruel and sometimes sympathetic
shared power with the citizens
How did the Spartan government work?
It centered on a tribunal of warriors elected from their regiments.
b.It relied on a merchant oligarchy to make and administer laws.
c.It was ruled by tyrants who derived their power from war-making.
d.It shared power among kings, an elite council, and elected officials.
It shared power among kings, an elite council, and elected officials.
Plato was a disciple of __________________.
a.Aristotle
b.Cicero
c.Socrates
d.Polybius
c.Socrates
The board of magistrates in Athens was referred to as the:
a.The Twelve
b.The Eleven
,c.Supreme court
d.Gerousia
b.The Eleven
The most important duty of Spartan women was to:
a.fight wars along with the male citizens.
b.work at the agricultural fields.
c.weave clothes for the household.
d.give birth to as many children as possible, preferably male.
d. give birth to as many children as possible, preferably male.
Which of the following comprised of the 'The Council of 500' in
Athens?
a.A group of 500 citizens chosen to form council responsible for day-
to-day business of the government.
b.250 male and 250 female citizens of Athens responsible for decision
making.
c.Wise men, philosophers, artists among others who gave their
opinions on new legislations.
d.Brave Athenian soldiers who safeguarded its territory.
a.A group of 500 citizens chosen to form council responsible for day-to-day
business of the government.
Which of the following is defined as a system of government in which
a small group of people rule a larger group of people?
a.Monarchy
b.Tyranny
c.Oligarchy
d.Republic
c.Oligarchy
Which of the following is false about democracy in Ancient Athens?
a.An assembly of all citizens came together to vote on the laws
b.All people, including women, foreigners and slaves were citizens
and participated in the government.
c.To be a citizen, you had to be a male.
d.Citizens served as jurors, regardless of wealth
b.All people, including women, foreigners and slaves were citizens and
participated in the government.
Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates were prominent ___________.
a.Warriors
b.Poets
c.Philosophers
d.Political leaders
, c.Philosophers
Which of the following was one of the grounds for ending a marriage
in Greek tradition?
a.When the wife failed to give birth to a son.
b.Repudiation by the husband.
c.The husband leaving the family home.
d.When the husband was unable to reproduce.
b.Repudiation by the husband.
"They were free to speak with their husbands' friends. Women could
own and control their own property. They could even marry again,
should their first husband be away at war for too long a time." In the
above statement, which Greek city-state is the author describing the
women of ?
a.Thebes
b.Athens
c.Sparta
d.Naxos
c.Sparta
Which Greek landscape was considered to be the home of the 12
most powerful Greek Gods?
a.The City of Athens
b.Mediterranean Sea
c.The fertile region of Latium
d.Mount Olympus
d.Mount Olympus
Spartan economy was based on ____________.
a.manufacturing
b.trade
c.mining
d.farming
d.farming
What was the age at which Spartan men retired from the military?
a.45 years
b.60 years
c.30 years
d.50 years
b.60 years
Which age in art history is not directly associated with the ancient
Greek civilization?
a.Baroque Period
