CULTURAL HISTORY - EXAM MOCK QUESTIONS
1. Describe in what ways the culture of ancient Greece lives forth in the culture
of Europe. Give examples from the ancient and medieval period.
2. The concept of reformation is not limited to the 16th century. Describe
concepts of reformation, which occur in the Middle ages, and explain in what
sense they differ and correspond to the reformation of the 16th century.
3. Explain how the French Revolution developed, why it emerged, and provide a
variety of reasons
4. How did cities grow and how did they influence the cultural settings of the
people?
5. Napoleon?
6. reformation, clerics, etc.
7. How and why did the Great War start? In which parts of Europe did it take
place?
8. 4 important events or figures during european expansion
Greek Era
- Describe the political and social organization of ancient Greek city-states.
How did this influence their development and interactions?
- Compare and contrast the philosophical ideas of Socrates, Plato, and
Aristotle. How did their contributions shape the intellectual landscape of
ancient Greece?
- Discuss the impact of Alexander the Great's conquests on the Hellenistic
world. How did his legacy affect the regions he conquered?
Roman Era
- Analyze the factors that contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic and the
rise of the Roman Empire. What were the consequences of this transition?
- Explain the significance of the Roman legal system, including concepts such
as "ius civile" and "ius gentium." How did these legal principles influence later
legal systems?
Medieval Period
1. Describe in what ways the culture of ancient Greece lives forth in the culture
of Europe. Give examples from the ancient and medieval period.
2. The concept of reformation is not limited to the 16th century. Describe
concepts of reformation, which occur in the Middle ages, and explain in what
sense they differ and correspond to the reformation of the 16th century.
3. Explain how the French Revolution developed, why it emerged, and provide a
variety of reasons
4. How did cities grow and how did they influence the cultural settings of the
people?
5. Napoleon?
6. reformation, clerics, etc.
7. How and why did the Great War start? In which parts of Europe did it take
place?
8. 4 important events or figures during european expansion
Greek Era
- Describe the political and social organization of ancient Greek city-states.
How did this influence their development and interactions?
- Compare and contrast the philosophical ideas of Socrates, Plato, and
Aristotle. How did their contributions shape the intellectual landscape of
ancient Greece?
- Discuss the impact of Alexander the Great's conquests on the Hellenistic
world. How did his legacy affect the regions he conquered?
Roman Era
- Analyze the factors that contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic and the
rise of the Roman Empire. What were the consequences of this transition?
- Explain the significance of the Roman legal system, including concepts such
as "ius civile" and "ius gentium." How did these legal principles influence later
legal systems?
Medieval Period
