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Most Greek city-states developed around a
temple
seacoast
river
fort
2
The Iconoclast Controversy was about
the use of pictures in churches
the belief in Jesus as God's son
the belief in transubstantiation
the role of the pope
3
Christians who were put to death for their beliefs were called
martyrs
bishops
patricians
hypocrites
4
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe
entered into a period of chaos and disorder
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
returned to a republican form of government
came under the control of Muslims
5
A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
a series of military defeats in Africa
the abolition of slavery throughout the empire
continued acceptance of traditional religions
political corruption and the instability of the government
6
What group of modern languages were influenced by Latin the language written & spoken in Rome
German, English and Dutch
Italian, French, and Spanish
Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish
Chinese, Japanese, and Korean
7
Athens & Sparta form an alliance when in conflict with the
Egyptians
Huns
Persians
Romans
8
What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-state
military leaders found small Greek citystate easy to control
the Greek people had many different languages and religions
Greece and Rome were often at war
mountain of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlement
9
How did the rise to power and reign of Alexander the Great most affect Greece? He
established a peaceful relationship with the Persian Empire
made Macedonia into the intellectual center of the Hellenism
strengthened greatly the concept of democratic rule
ended the power of the city-state
10
The Socratic Method was based on
finding balance in nature
searching for physical evidence
asking questions
mathematics principles
11
City-states run by groups of nobles were known as
aristocracies
democracies
tyrants
hoplites
12
The government of the Roman Republic was characterized by all of the following features except
voting rights for women
the idea of civic duty
separation of power
the rule of law
13
What was one of Genghis Khan’s achievements?
Genghis Khan united the tribes of Mongolia.
Genghis Khan captured the city of Baghdad.
Genghis Khan conquered China.
Genghis Khan founded the Yuan Dynasty
14
How did the use of aqueducts affect settlement in early Roman civilization?
farmers were able to keep their crops watered
people who lived in dry areas had access to fresh water
every family was able to have a private bath in its home
fresh water attracted settlers from other civilizations
15
All of the following contributed to the downfall of the western empire except
an economic slowdown
a crumbling army
that the government could not handle the size of the empire
the aggressive attacks by eastern empires
16
The split between the Eastern Church and the Western Church became known as
the Great Divergence of 1054.
the Great Patriarchy of 1054.
the Great Schism of 1054.
the Great Orthodoxy of 1054.
17
The Romans put Jesus to death because
they feared he would lead an uprising
he led the rebellion of Jews in Judea
he criticized the emperor
he led a slave rebellion
18
Hammurabi's Code and the Twelve Tables were all significant to their societies because
they established rules of behavior
they established economic systems
they established democratic governments
they established official religions
19
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
the Byzantine Empire dictated government policies
foreign travelers introduced new philosophies
the mountains resulted in the isolation of these city-states
for over 3 centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states
20
What effects did Julius Caesar's seizure of power have on the Roman political system?
it standardized the system by which emperors were chosen
it allowed for control of the state by the Senate
it secured the rights of the commoners against the nobles
it marked the transition from a republic to an empire
21
A major impact of ancient Greece and Rome on Western civilization was that
Greek &Latin are still spoken in universities in the West
Greek& Romans succeeded in achieving a classless society.
Greek &Roman culture are admired& copied inthe 1700s & 1800s
Greece& Rome copied Islamic ideasto the areas they conquered
22
Christianity gained acceptance when
Emperor Constantine accepted it
the Senate gained a Christian majority
the patriarchs gained power
the Christians conquered Rome
23
What did the Eastern half of the Roman Empire become known as after the fall of the West?
Persian Empire
Carthaginian Empire
Islamic Empire
Byzantine Empire
24
What was one of Kublai Khan’s achievements?
Kublai Khan captured the city of Baghdad.
Kublai Khan conquered China.
Kublai Khan united the tribes of Mongolia
Kublai Khan founded the Mongol Empire.
25
The Parthenon was a
temple to Zeus
fort at the top of the Acropolis
temple Athena
stadium for the Olympic games
26
In the Mongol Empire, a khan was a
soldier.
farmer.
priest.
ruler.
27
The title Augustus, or revered one, was given to which Roman Leader?
Octavian
Julius Caesar
Lucius Sulla
Marc Antony
28
What earlier civilization most influenced the Roman Empire?
Phoenician
Incan
Greek
Etruscan
29
Which ancient civilization is associated with the Twelve Tables & an extensive road system?
Phoenician
Roman
Greek
Babylonian
30
Plato's idea of a perfect society is describe in
The Republic
The Aristocracy
The Theory of Forms
Utopia
31
Jewish & Christian beliefs differ from Greco-Roman beliefs concerning the importance of
individual morality
the family unit
the belief in one God
the role of law
32
What type of gov't is where citizens have the right to vote on laws. This type is in Athens.
military dictatorship
totalitarian government
constitutional democracy
direct democracy
33
Which statement most likely represents the view of a citizen of Athens visiting Sparta?
This society allows for more freedom of expression
Everything here is the same as it is in Athens
I have never heard of a society that believes in only aGod."
The government and society in Sparta are so strict.
34
Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?
all residents were given voting rights
all adult male citizens were eligible to vote
women were allowed to vote in major elections
slaves were permitted to vote in major elections
35
Plato believed in a government ruled by the aristocracy or
wealthy nobles
experienced political leaders
an intellectual upper class
a democracy of all citizens
36
The Minoan contribution to Greek development was
an early form of writing
the establishment of democracy
an established sea trade
the art of glass blowing
37
Aristotle believed that
perfection was beyond humans
logical study led to truth
a simple life led to truth
there were no perfect truths
38
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
a republican form of government
the printing press
the concept of zero
the process of making silk
39
The earliest known Greek civilization were the
Minoans
Trojans
Mycenaeans
Spartans
40
Which two ancient civilizations had the most similar religious beliefs
Persian and Chinese
Chinese and Roman
Greek and Persian
Roman and Greek
41
Which of the following groups was most responsible for the collapse of the Roman Empire?
Greek slaves
Catholic bishops
Carthaginians armies
Germanic tribes
42
Olympic games and Hellenistic culture are associated with which ancient civilization?
Greek
Roman
Phoenician
Egyptian
43
Which feature of ancient Rome made it a republic?
rule by elected representatives
absence of a king or emperer
right to speak in civic gatherings
equality for all adult male citizens
44
Alexander the Great's conquest of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, and Persia led to the
spread of Hellenic culture
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
adoption of the feudal system
establishment of representative democracy
45
Which description accurately identifies Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
religious leaders of the Protestant Reformation
rulers of the Roman Republic
artist of the Italian Renaissance
philosophers of ancient Greece
