What were the Twelve Tables?

A set of Roman laws establishing order and punishments

The Roman Republic was characterized by a system of government that included...

A senate, consuls, and assemblies voted for by the people

How did the geography of Rome allow it to expand?

Italy's location in the Mediterranean Sea allowed expansion along its coast

Which of these characteristics defines an OLIGARCHY?

Rule by a few wealthy or powerful leaders

What was a major difference between Greek slavery and Roman slavery?

Roman slaves could buy their freedom

After his defeat of the Persian Empire, how did Alexander attempt to establish peace?

By promoting marriages between his military officers and Persian women

Which element of geography greatly influenced Minoan culture?

Its location on the island of Crete

If there were no direct elections, why was Athenian democracy considered rule by the people?

Because most male citizens had the chance to be selected for office

If Greece was defined by separate city-states, why is it considered a single civilization?

Because they shared the same cultural elements (religion, language, etc.)

Which of these is NOT evidence of Greek influence on Roman culture?

The use of the number zero in mathematical theories

How did the Roman Republic influence the American federal government?

The election of government representatives

How did "OSTRACISM" protect democracy in Athens?

It protected democracy from people who threatened it

What is a major similarity between Greece and Rome?

Both civilizations experienced golden ages

Why did Alexander's empire come to an end after his death?

Alexander's generals were ineffective in leading the divided empire

Why did Alexander's campaign of conquest end in the Indus River Valley?

His soldiers refused to go further

Why were the Punic Wars important to the Roman Empire?

Victory over Carthage allowed the empire to expand into Africa

studbud

Classical Civilization Review

40 termsStudBud Administration109 plays

Review of major elements from our discussions of Ancient Greece and Rome

Flashcards40 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 40

Answers

1
In which of these conflicts did the Spartans and Athenians fight one another?
The Punic Wars
The Trojan War
The Peloponnesian War
The Greco-Persian War
2
SPARTAN education was primarily focused on
Trade and commerce
Academics, arts, and culture
Military and discipline
Philosophy and science
3
Alexander the Great was originally the leader of which northern city-state?
Argos
Mycenae
Macedonia
Olympia
4
Why was the Roman road system originally built?
To allow tax collection from city to city
To enable military movements
To facilitate trade across the empire
To allow diplomats the opportunity to negotiate alliances
5
What were the Twelve Tables?
A special chamber in the Roman Senate
A series of plateaus that the city of Rome is built on
A series of artifacts that helped archaeologists learn about Roman life
A set of Roman laws establishing order and punishments
6
How were most members of Athenian democracy chosen?
Selected by lottery
Selected by those already in government
Selected by a council of elders
Selected by direct election of citizens
7
During the civil wars which led to the end of the Roman Republic, who rose to power?
Justinian
Caligula
Augustus Caesar
Julius Caesar
8
The Roman Republic was characterized by a system of government that included...
A monarchy with a divine ruler
A senate, consuls, and assemblies voted for by the people
A council of philosophers
An emperor with absolute power
9
Which of the following terms best represents the geography of Italy?
River Valley
Archipelago
Plateau
Peninsula
10
How was the Balkan Peninsula arranged politically in Ancient Greece?
One united country
A series of empires
Different countries
A series of city-states
11
How did the geography of Rome allow it to expand?
River valleys in northern Europe allowed civilization to take shape
Italy's location in the Mediterranean Sea allowed expansion along its coast
An abundance of flat land allowed expansion into far Asia
The Sahara Desert allowed expansion into North and Central Africa
12
Which group in the Roman class system was the leading political class?
Plebeians
Freedmen
Patricians
Bourgeoisie
13
Which of these characteristics defines an OLIGARCHY?
Rule by an absolute leader
Rule by a few wealthy or powerful leaders
Direct rule by all members of society
Rule by a few members of the nobility
14
What was a major difference between Greek slavery and Roman slavery?
Only Roman prisoners of war could be slaves
Greek Slaves were allowed to vote
Roman slaves were allowed to vote
Roman slaves could buy their freedom
15
After his defeat of the Persian Empire, how did Alexander attempt to establish peace?
By adopting Persian customs and religion
By creating a legal code with harsh penalties applying only to Persians
By promoting marriages between his military officers and Persian women
By allowing Persians to serve as officers in his military
16
Which city-state won the Peloponnesian War?
Athens
Sparta
17
Where was the Roman Empire located?
Africa
Asia
All of the above
Europe
18
How did the Roman Empire contribute to cultural diffusion?
All of the above
Territorial expansion
Political interaction with other civilizations
Trade and commerce
19
Which element of geography greatly influenced Minoan culture?
Its location on the Deccan Plateau
Its location in the Siberian tundra
Its location on the island of Crete
Its location on the Anatolian peninsula
20
If there were no direct elections, why was Athenian democracy considered rule by the people?
Because only the people could decide to go to war by popular vote
Because most male citizens had the chance to be selected for office
Because the people directly decided the laws and politicians enforced them
Because only members of the government were seen as citizens
21
ATHENIAN education was primarily focused on
Philosophy and science
Trade and commerce
Academics, arts, and culture
Military and discipline
22
If Greece was defined by separate city-states, why is it considered a single civilization?
Because a civilization is mainly defined by its geographic location.
Because they shared the same cultural elements (religion, language, etc.)
Because they shared the same government systems (i.e., Aristocracy)
Because they were taken over and controlled by the Persian empire
23
The Greek tradition where members of the public discussed issues in the city center is the origin of which word below?
Democracy
Politics
Agoraphobia
Republic
24
Alexander's legacy includes the spread of Hellenism. This is an example of...
Trade alliances
Infrastructure
Political science
Cultural diffusion
25
Which of these is NOT evidence of Greek influence on Roman culture?
The tradition of recording historical events as literature
The cultivation of grapes and olives in Italy
The use of the number zero in mathematical theories
The presence of similar gods and myths
26
How did the Roman Republic influence the American federal government?
The implementation of an aristocracy
The establishment of the office of president
The election of government representatives
The use of a Supreme Court
27
Which of these characteristics DOES NOT often represent an empire?
Centralized government
Territorial expansion
Democratic ideals
Strong military
28
Due to their focus on military strength and discipline, which form of government did Sparta have?
Democracy
Oligarchy
Republic
Aristocracy
29
Which group in the Roman class system was the majority of citizens?
Freedmen
Bourgeoisie
Plebeians
Patricians
30
How did "OSTRACISM" protect democracy in Athens?
It created a police system to enforce laws across the city-state
It enforced an electoral college to avoid election fraud
It allowed certain members of the Assembly to take power in emergencies
It protected democracy from people who threatened it
31
Which of these is a geographic reason Greece was arranged into city-states?
Dense forests
Vast deserts
Mountainous terrain
River valleys
32
The term "DEMOCRACY" comes from Greek and translates to...
Party of the People
Party of the King
Rule by a select few
Rule by the people
33
Which of these locations was the home of the gods in Greek mythology?
The Acropolis
Mt. Olympus
The Hippodrome
Attica
34
What is a major similarity between Greece and Rome?
Both civilizations believed strongly in social equality
Both civilizations experienced golden ages
Both civilizations were conquered by Alexander the Great
Both civilizations have very few remaining artifacts to study
35
Who was NOT allowed to participate in Athenian government?
Athenian Slaves
Athenian women
All of the above
Residents not born in Athens
36
Which of these locations is best known as the birthplace of democracy?
Athens
Sparta
Corinth
Thebes
37
Which of these architectural constructions was MOST important to Roman civilization?
Temples
The Colosseum
Aqueducts
Amphitheaters
38
Why did Alexander's empire come to an end after his death?
Alexander's generals were ineffective in leading the divided empire
Democratic revolutions rose up to challenge the new government
Julius Caesar defeated Alexander's sons in battle
A series of Viking invasions led to a loss of land and life
39
Why did Alexander's campaign of conquest end in the Indus River Valley?
His army ran out of supplies, forcing them to turn back for resources
He had to return to mourn the death of his mother
His soldiers refused to go further
The river was impossible to cross during monsoon season
40
Why were the Punic Wars important to the Roman Empire?
Slave rebellions after the war led to abolition
The high cost of the conflict led to widespread bankruptcy
Their defeat in Carthage was the beginning of the end for the empire
Victory over Carthage allowed the empire to expand into Africa

Classical Civilization Review Flashcards | StudBud