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Unit 3 Part 1: The Classical Era in the West - On-Level
Unit 3 Part 1: The Classical Era in the West - On-Level
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Classical Persia, Greece, and Rome
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True or False: In a democracy, religious leaders control government policy.
False
True
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True or False: In a democracy, citizens are the source of power in the government.
True
False
3
The first society to practice direct democracy was _________.
the city-state of Athens
the city-state of Sparta.
the empire of Alexander the Great.
the Persian Empire.
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True or False: In a republic, every citizen votes directly on all proposed laws.
True
False
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True or False: Ancient Egyptian, Hellenistic, and Roman civilizations all established advanced industrial economies.
True
False
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True or False: An oligarchy is a government common in early Greece which consisted of a small group of wealthy men.
True
False
7
Which characteristic of Greek civilization was Thomas Paine likely referring to in this quote?
use of oracles for advice
creation of an oligarchy
use of democratic elections
life-long military service
8
How did the rugged, mountainous geography of Greece impact ancient Greek civilization?
It led to the development of separate, independent city-states.
It led to the belief in one God.
It led to the development of absolute monarchies.
It led to extensive trade.
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Zoroastrianism is an early monotheistic religion which emerged from _________.
Persia
Greece
Han China
Gupta India
10
True or False: Roman women were treated as equals to men.
False
True
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True or False: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were all Consuls of the Roman Republic.
False
True
12
True or False: Roman women enjoyed some legal rights.
True
False
13
True or False: Judaism was different from many other early religions because it emphasized belief in one God.
False
True
14
Based on the table below, what can you conclude?
The Phoenician, Greek, and Latin alphabets were unrelated.
A people's culture often has a strong influence on its institutions.
The alphabet spread from Phoenicia to Greece and later to Rome.
The spread of ideas often has little impact on culture.
15
How was the development of the Roman Empire influenced by the geography of Italy?
Unnavigable rivers protected the Romans from their neighbors.
A harsh climate prevented sufficient agricultural production.
The central location contributed to Roman control of the Mediterranean.
The rugged seacoast encouraged frequent invasions by hostile foreigners.
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True or False: A republic is a government common in early Greece which consisted of a small group of wealthy men.
True
False
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True or False: The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables both allowed for belief in one God.
True
False
18
Why is the Roman system of justice considered to be a milestone?
It served as a model for many later European legal systems.
It united Greco-Roman and Chinese ideas of justice.
It greatly limited the emperor's powers.
It provided the first democratic constitution.
19
Which statement would most likely represent the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta?
"I've never seen a society that so valued its citizens as here in Sparta."
"I feel like I never left home. Everything here is the same as in Athens."
"They have more freedom of expression than I have in Athens."
"The government is too strict, and the people have little voice."
20
True or False: The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables both legalized democratic government.
False
True
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True or False: Ancient Egyptian, Hellenistic, and Roman civilizations all had democratically elected governments.
False
True
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True or False: In a direct democracy, only male citizens are eligible to vote.
True
False
23
True or False: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were all philosophers of ancient Greece.
True
False
24
What conclusion can be drawn based on the map?
The Mediterranean region was dominated by Roman trade.
Greece only traded with Alexandria in North Africa.
Carthage was Rome's most important trading partner.
Spain was the largest grain producer.
25
True or False: The Roman legal concept of "the accused is innocent until proven guilty" is evident in U.S. law today.
False
True
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True or False: A tyranny is a government common in early Greece which consisted of a small group of wealthy men.
False
True
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The _____________ promoted trade and contributed to the unity of the Persian Empire.
construction of the remarkable gardens of the palace in Babylon
division of the empire into administrative provinces
creation of a universal code of laws
use of standardized metal coins
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True or False: Although Athens was a small city-state, it had a deep impact on the culture of the Western world.
True
False
29
True or False: In a direct democracy, every citizen votes directly on proposed legislation.
False
True
30
True or False: Ancient Egyptian, Hellenistic, and Roman civilizations all extended their control over other peoples.
True
False
31
True or False: Roman women could own property and make wills leaving property to whomever they chose.
False
True
32
How is the trial of the war hero described in the excerpt below a step in the development of the rule of law?
It illustrated the idea that no citizen was above the law.
It showed a commitment to protecting the innocence of the accused.
It proved that a trial by a jury was common.
It demonstrated the importance of having lawyers in trials.
33
True or False: The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables both established written legal standards.
True
False
34
True or False: In a republic, each representative is elected to office by the citizens.
True
False
