When Rome split, why did the West fall when the East survived a thousand years longer?

The East had a more sustainable and advanced economy

One cause of the development of many small, independent city-states in ancient Greece was

the mountainous terrain of Greece which spread people out

What was the impact of the fall of Rome on Western Europe?

It ended the brilliance of the Classical Era of civilization

Christianity succeeded in Rome. Which of the following is NOT a reason for its success?

It taught that the Bible would lead the Romans to salvation

Which of the following statements about Alexander the Great's conquests is correct?

They played a role in the spread of Hellenistic culture

Which of the following describes a difference between a modern jury and one in ancient Greece?

In Greece, decisions were reached by simple majority.

The creation of a Hellenistic empire by Alexander is considered a great achievement because it

facilitated the spread and preservation of Greek knowledge

How was Roman society altered as a result of this ruling by Emperor Constantine?

The persecutions against Christians ended.

For what is Augustus MOST remembered?

creating an efficient administrative system for Rome

All of the following are ways that the fall of Rome and the Han dynasty are alike EXCEPT

both had strong, capable leaders in charge

Which of the following statements about Alexander the Great's conquests is correct?

They played a role in the spread of Hellenistic culture.

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World History Unit 3 Exam: Classical Civilizations- Greece and Rome

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1
When Rome split, why did the West fall when the East survived a thousand years longer?
The Eastern Empire had a powerful army and the West did not.
The West had the political system that the East did not.
The West had no slaves to use for fighting the barbarians
The East had a more sustainable and advanced economy
2
All of the following occurred during the Roman Republic era EXCEPT
Twelve Tables as law code
sacking of Rome by the Gauls
First Triumvirate with Caesar
triumphant war with Carthage
3
One cause of the development of many small, independent city-states in ancient Greece was
the constant warfare between Greece and Rome
the ability of military leaders to control settlements
the mountainous terrain of Greece which spread people out
the languages spoken and religions of the Greek people.
4
What was the impact of the fall of Rome on Western Europe?
It ended the spread of Christianity throughout Europe
It ended the brilliance of the Classical Era of civilization
It allowed the Muslims to get a foothold in Spain
It led to a nationalistic spirit among European nations
5
Christianity succeeded in Rome. Which of the following is NOT a reason for its success?
It taught about Jesus who was a real man, not mythological.
It taught equality and mercy for the downtrodden of Rome.
It taught that the Bible would lead the Romans to salvation
It offered relevance and hope for life after death.
6
Which of the following statements about Alexander the Great's conquests is correct?
They played a role in the spread of Hellenistic culture
The conquests led to the creation of democratic governments
They led to the creation of a feudal system in each region
They played a role in the spread of Islamic culture.
7
Which of the following describes a difference between a modern jury and one in ancient Greece?
Decisions reached by modern juries are made unanimously
Decisions reached by modern juries are not enforced.
In Greece, decisions were reached by simple majority.
In Greece, decisions were reached by unanimous decision.
8
All of the following were highly esteemed by the Athenians, but not the Spartans, EXCEPT ______
art and beauty
physical strength
individuality
freedom of thought
9
The creation of a Hellenistic empire by Alexander is considered a great achievement because it
brought about the creation of the first Greek city-states
facilitated the spread and preservation of Greek knowledge
promoted the early development of democracy in Greece
allowed for Christianity to emerge in a peaceful empire
10
How was Roman society altered as a result of this ruling by Emperor Constantine?
Religious exiles returned from Babylon.
The papal seat moved to Constantinople.
Christianity became the official religion of the empire.
The persecutions against Christians ended.
11
For what is Augustus MOST remembered?
creating an efficient administrative system for Rome
bringing Cleopatra and Mark Anthony into the government
writing the Roman law codes and Pax Romana
conquering the Gauls and enslaving their people
12
Which government of early Greece often consisted of a small group of wealthy people in power?
Oligarchy
Tyranny
Democracy
Republic
13
Which group below received better treatment under the Romans than they had under the Greeks?
citizens
slaves
foreigners
women
14
Democracy in ancient Athens gave rights and privileges to which group below?
citizens
foreigners
men
women
15
Which pair of Greek mathematicians made great advances in geometry?
Archimedes and Hipparchus
Aristotle and Zeno
Euclid and Pythagoras
Diogenes and Eratosthenes
16
Greece influenced Rome in all of the following EXCEPT _________________
philosophy
art/architecture
language
Christian religion
17
After the fall of Rome, what did the eastern portion of the Roman Empire become known as?
The Mauryan Empire
The Byzantine Empire
The Achaemenid Empire
The Macedonian Empire
18
All of the following are ways that the fall of Rome and the Han dynasty are alike EXCEPT
both had armies loyal only to their generals
both were subjected to barbarian invaders
both were often putting down peasant revolts
both had strong, capable leaders in charge
19
Which of the following is NOT part of the legacy of the Roman Empire in the West?
city states
architecture
law code
language
20
Which of the following statements about Alexander the Great's conquests is correct?
The conquests led to the creation of democratic governments
They played a role in the spread of Hellenistic culture.
They played a role in the spread of Islamic culture
They led to the establishment of a feudal system

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