Politically the Guptas

did not have strong centralized government

The political structure of ancient Greece

usually consisted of independent, autonomous city-states

The term paterfamilias refers to:

eldest male of the Roman family, had authority over family

The Han philosophy of rule was

continuing Qin policies of centralization

All of the following are causes for the decline of classical societies in the East EXCEPT

spread of Christianity & Buddhism

Which of the following is true about the majority of women in the Greek world?

their roles were limited in a patriarchal society

All of the following tenets of Zoroastrianism influenced later religions EXCEPT:

view of the world as a place of temptation to be ignored.

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Historical Period 2: Classical Empires

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1
Politically the Guptas
achieved the same level of centralized power as the Mauryans
brought unprecedented civil strife to India
did not have strong centralized government
created a larger and more powerful state than the Mauryans
2
The political structure of ancient Greece
usually consisted of independent, autonomous city-states
was centralized government with Athens as its capital
was centralized after the conquest of Persia
achieved unification under Pericles
3
The term paterfamilias refers to:
eldest male of the Roman family, had authority over family
prolonged period of peace beginning with reign of Augustus
concept of Jesus of Nazareth's relationship to his god
central role of the Roman emperor in running the state
4
In which Polis did women have the most freedom?
Corinth
Syracuse
Athens
Sparta
5
What was the Chinese political philosophy that called for clear and strict laws?
Draconianism
Daoism
Legalism
Confucianism
6
During its early history, Rome was dominated by the
Persians
Greeks
Etruscans
Minoans
7
The Spartans were constantly afraid of the prospect of an uprising by slaves known as
helots
Athenians
Dravidians
Minoans
8
Athenian democracy was open to
both men and women as long as they owned property
All Greek citizens
All Athenians
all male citizens
9
Which of the following did NOT come about because of Greek colonization?
the spread of Greek language and traditions
an increase in the size and diversity of trade
increased contact with other societies
a centralized imperial state
10
The Han philosophy of rule was
continuing Qin policies of centralization
high point of Legalism
copied from Mauryan India
activism pf Daoist Ministers of State
11
According to legend, Rome was founded by
Paul of Tarsus
Jesus of Nazareth
Romulus
Cincinnatus
12
The period known as Pax Romana started with the rule of:
The Gracci Brothers
Julius Ceasar
Augustus
Marc Antony
13
The concept of Forms or Ideas is associated with:
Socrates
Aristotle
Plato
Marcus Aurelius
14
All of the following tenets of Zoroastrianism influenced later religions EXCEPT:
the caste system
doctrine that individuals will undergo a final judgement
the encouragement of high moral standards
the belief in good and evil
15
In terms of level of toleration and respect for conquered parts of the empire, the Romans were
Most similar to the Persians
Most similar to the Greeks
Most similar to the Assyrians
Most similar to the Chinese
16
All of the following are causes for the decline of classical societies in the East EXCEPT
spread of Christianity & Buddhism
rise of military leaders & fragmentation of political power
nomadic invasions
decline in long distance trade
17
Which of the following is true about the majority of women in the Greek world?
their roles were limited in a patriarchal society
freedom and opportunity for women reached its peak in Athens
they enjoyed freedoms of a matriarchal society
they were extremely oppressed in all city-states
18
In The Republic, Plato proposed that the true rulers of society should be:
the electorate, through a democratic framework
the descendants of Socrates
philosopher kings
the Spartans, due to their emphasis on character and control
19
All of the following tenets of Zoroastrianism influenced later religions EXCEPT:
the belief in good and evil
doctrine that individuals will undergo a final judgement
view of the world as a place of temptation to be ignored.
the encouragement of high moral standards

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