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Unit 2 Classical Era Test
Unit 2 Classical Era Test
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1
What did both the Han Dynasty and Rome lack as they neared the end of their civilizations?
poor leadership
tax revenues
strong armies
distinct borders
2
One characteristic shared by the collapse of Rome and Han China was --
widespread freedoms.
widespread equality.
corruption in government.
corruption in economics.
3
due process clauses in the 5th and 14th Amendments are based upon what was central to the Roman legal system?
right to bear arms
equality before the law
freedom of religion
trial by jury of peers
4
All of the following are ways that the fall of Rome and the end of the Han dynasty are alike EXCEPT —
both had armies loyal only to their generals
both were often putting down peasant revolts
both had strong, capable leaders in charge
both were subjected to barbarian invaders
5
The time period that included the growth of empires in Greece, Rome, Persia, India, and China is referred to as the --
Classical Era
Neolithic Era
Revolutionary Era
Middle Ages
6
Ancient Greeks were responsible for all of the following except the —
Birth of Philosophy
Concept of democracy
creation of the theater
Design of the Arch
7
Which of the following aspects of American culture has been most influenced by ancient Greek society?
Sports
Dance
Music
Travel
8
Zoroastrianism is an early monotheistic religion emerging from which classical civilization?
Han China
Greece
Persia
Gupta India
9
Which of the following best summarizes rights central to Western civilization that originated in ancient Rome?
Citizens may own private property.
Citizens may peacefully gather in groups.
Citizens are innocent until proven guilty.
Citizens are granted the right to vote.
10
Ancient Athenians served as a model for Western societies because they believed in —
military service for all citizens
religious training before artistic interests
civic duty before individual interests
physical fitness for all citizens
11
Which of the following was considered most important by ancient Greek philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle?
Belief
Tradition
Reason
Emotion
12
Classical empires were known for developing --
highly equitable social systems
elder-guided social systems
matriarchal social systems
patriarchal social systems
13
One similarity between Rome and Han China was --
both had extensive territories that were based in religious beliefs.
both had extensive territories that were easy to protect against invaders.
both had extensive territories that welcomed many cultures and ideals.
both had extensive territories that were hard to protect against invaders.
14
How did Cyrus the Great best rule and keep peace in the Persian Empire during the 6th century BC?
with enforcement of his legal codes
with taxation for his building projects
with violence from his military’s tactics
with tolerance for his people’s cultures
15
Trial by a jury of your peers has origins in which classical civilizations?
Rome
Both Greece and Rome
Greece
China
16
Which phrase completes the list of defining characteristics of the Greco-Roman era?
Rebirth of classical civilizations
Agriculture, hunting, and Nomadic society
Classical art, music, and literature
Science and technology
17
Which aspect of modern Western civilization was most influenced by ancient Roman society?
Art
Music
Government
Literature
18
Which of the following is an example of a technological innovation introduced in China?
Gunpowder
The catapult
The sextant
Irrigation
19
What was one striking similarity between the fall of Rome and the end of the Han dynasty?
They both were taken by surprise by the barbarian forces.
They both dissolved into a world of disunity and disorder.
They both were brought down by religious fervor.
They left behind a functioning government that lasted for years.
20
Republican Rome functioned as an oligarchy. Therefore, power rested with a —
king or emperor
military leader
small group of patricians
small group of plebians
21
Which is a fundamental idea about life that originated in Greece?
Politics and civil participation are essential to city life.
Similar customs and practices should be adopted by neighboring cities.
Cities are the essential building blocks of unified empires.
City residents should be given farmland in the countryside.
22
Which technological innovation did the ancient Romans introduce?
aquaduct
telescope
compass
gunpowder
23
Which of the following was a cause of the decline of Rome?
corruption within the armies and government
increased military strength
superior technology
ethical politicians
24
Why did the West eventually emerge stronger than China after the fall of their classical civilizations?
People out West were more alike, could rebuild the social order more easily
Rome fell and a new civilization had to emerge
China was destroyed, it took 1,000 yrs to rebuild its lifestyle and culture
Rome wasn't as destroyed as the Han in China, so they were able to rebuild.
25
Which is the correct chronology of Chinese dynasties?
Shang, Han, and Zhou
Han, Qin, and Zhou
Han, Zhou, and Shang
Zhou, Qin, and Han
26
Which of the following was a political characteristic of many civilizations during the Classical Era (500BC-600AD)?
Representative governments evolved throughout the world.
Complex empires with bureaucracies developed.
Voting rights were given to more and more people.
Small feudal kingdoms spread across Eurasia.
27
Based on this timeline, what is a general trend in ancient Roman history?
Increased civic participation
Decreased legal protection
Decreased Senate membership
Increased Senate control
