Which statement best summarizes this historian's view of Athens?

Though a small city-state, it had a deep impact on the West

In what way were the code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar?

They established written legal standards

How did Italy's geography influence the development of the Roman Empire?

Central location allows Roman control of the Mediterranean.

The Roman System of justice is considered a milestone because it

served as a model for many European legal systems

Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?

Citizens are the source of power in the government

One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of

Separate,independent city-states

Roman women could own property and make wills. What conclusion could be drawn from this?

Roman women enjoyed some legal rights.

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SCHS World History: Unit 2 Part II

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1
Who had temples with ideal proportions, statues of athletes, and the first drama and history?
Ancient Greece
The Persian Empire
Ancient Egypt
The Roman Empire
2
Which statement best summarizes this historian's view of Athens?
Little appreciation of art and thought existed in Athens
Though a small city-state, it had a deep impact on the West
It was one of several Ancient civilizations that disappeared
It marked a dark period in its history.
3
In what way were the code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar?
They provided records of economic activities.
They established written legal standards
They legalized democratic government.
They allowed for belief in one god.
4
How did Italy's geography influence the development of the Roman Empire?
The lengthy seacoast encouraged invasions.
Central location allows Roman control of the Mediterranean.
A harsh climate prevented agricultural production.
Non-navigable rivers protected Rome from invasion
5
The Roman System of justice is considered a milestone because it
provided the first democratic constitution
greatly limited the emperor's powers
served as a model for many European legal systems
united Greco-Roman and Chinese ideas of justice
6
Which ancient civilization is most closely associated with the following?
Greece
Babylon
Rome
Phoenicia
7
Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?
Citizens are the source of power in the government
Government decisions are made by military leaders
The government limits the thoughts and actions of its people
Religious leaders control government policy
8
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of
Extensive trade
Belief in one God
Separate,independent city-states
Absolute Monarchies
9
Who were Socrates, Plato and Aristotle?
Religious leaders of the ancient Hebrews
Consuls of the Roman Republic
Philosophers of ancient Greece
Pharaohs of Egypt
10
Roman women could own property and make wills. What conclusion could be drawn from this?
Roman women could hold political offices.
Roman women were equal to men.
Roman women enjoyed some legal rights.
Roman women had the right to vote.

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