Which of the following is NOT true about the Roman code of laws known as the Twelve Tables?

It always followed past legal decisions.

Which of the following distinguished the cities of the Indus Valley?

were planned and had their own plumbing and sewage systems.

What was a major advantage of the Chinese system of writing?

People all over China could read it

The Roman system of justice is considered a milestone because it

served as a model for many later European legal systems

As a result of 207 years of Pax Romana, the Roman Empire______.

experienced peace an prosperity

One way in which the actions of Cyrus the Great & Alexander the Great were similar was each

conquered neighboring peoples to build vast empires

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

separate, independent city-states

Which of the following was not related to “fall” of Rome?

The assassination of Julius Caesar

What was one similiarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?

They both had written forms of communication.

Why was the development of government necessary in early cities such as Ur?

maintenance of order among soaring populations

Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?

Citizens are the source of power in government.

What is true about life before the Neolithic Revolution?

People spent most of their time finding enough food to live.

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Ancient & Classical Era Review

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1
What advantage did Persia gain from building the Royal Road & having long coastlines
an advantage in irrigation
an advantage in ironworking
an advantage in agriculture
an advantage in trade
2
Which of the following is NOT true about the Roman code of laws known as the Twelve Tables?
It gave legal protection to all citizens
It was publicly displayed
It always followed past legal decisions.
It was written down
3
Which of the following distinguished the cities of the Indus Valley?
were laid down without thinking, forming a jumble of streets
were constantly at war despite huge defensive structures
were planned and had their own plumbing and sewage systems.
were destroyed by invaders in horse-drawn chariots
4
The hunter-gatherer way of life made it impossible for people to live
in cold climates.
in groups.
in permanent dwellings.
without a spoken language.
5
What was a major advantage of the Chinese system of writing?
developed from pictographs & could be read by other peoples
The Chinese written language has changed very little
All readers needed to know was a small number of pictographs
People all over China could read it
6
The Roman system of justice is considered a milestone because it
served as a model for many later European legal systems
united Greco-Roman and Chinese ideas of justice
greatly limited the emperor’s powers
provided the first democratic constitution
7
What was an important feature of Athens’ direct democracy?
City-states sent represenatives to make laws
Male citizens voted in person
Women, slaves, and foreginers were allowed to vote
The king had to approve all laws
8
As a result of 207 years of Pax Romana, the Roman Empire______.
survived invasions from barbarian tribes
experienced continuing hostilities among neighboring regions
experienced peace an prosperity
shrank in size and wealth
9
Which description accurately identifies Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
philosophers of ancient Greece
artists of the Italian Renaissance
religious leaders of the Protestant Reformation
rulers of Roman Republic
10
All of these are characteristics of civilization EXCEPT
religion
technology
libraries
social structure
11
One way in which the actions of Cyrus the Great & Alexander the Great were similar was each
conquered neighboring peoples to build vast empires
refused to grant religious freedom to their subjects
issued written constitutions defined the rights of citizens
introduced important legal changes to protect basic rights
12
What was a result of the Neolithic Revolution?
People began hunting and gathering for food
Civilizations developed
Humans first learned to use fire
Life expectancy declined
13
What remarkable advance in technology were the Indus people given credit for?
first airplane
fireplace
plumbing system
ceiling fan
14
An eye for an Eye. Provided fewer rights for women than men,..
Code of Hammurabi
Napoleonic Code
Justinian’s Code
Roman Code of Law
15
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilizations of ancient Greece was
separate, independent city-states
absolute monarchies
belief in one God
extensive trade
16
Which of the following was not related to “fall” of Rome?
Germanic invasions
The assassination of Julius Caesar
Heavy taxes
Corrupt officials
17
The Neolithic Revolution refers to a time when early humans
began to organize governments
migrated from Africa
developed agriculture
mastered fire
18
What was one similiarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?
They both had written forms of communication.
They both believed in one God.
They both had a democratic government.
They both carried on trade with the Americas.
19
What famous Greek was called the “Father of Medicine?”
Hippocrates
Bart
Plato
Homer
20
Egyptian pyramids were immense structures with many rooms that held the dead food & other items
a reminder of human frailty
an event surrounded by secrecy
the celebration of a new leader
the beginning of an afterlife
21
Why was the development of government necessary in early cities such as Ur?
all of the above
preservation of the caste system
maintenance of order among soaring populations
performance of religious affairs and duties
22
The ancient Greek, Pythagoras, is best remembered for his contributions to
architecture
literature
politics
mathematics
23
Where are the Tigris & Euphrates Rivers located?
South America
Europe
Middle East
Russia
24
Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?
Citizens are the source of power in government.
decisions of government are made by influential officials
The government limits the thoughts and actions of the people
Religious leaders control government policy.
25
Judaism includes all of the following characteristics EXCEPT
The religion has strict dietary laws involving Kosher foods
Jesus Christ is the Messiah
the Torah is a sacred literature of the religion
Abraham is the father of its people
26
All were reasons for the decline of the Roman Empire, except
A strong military
The invasions by Germanic tribes and by Huns
huge amount of money spent on defense coupled with inflation
The disruption of trade
27
What is true about life before the Neolithic Revolution?
People lived in permanent structures made of mud bricks.
People spent most of their time finding enough food to live.
People lived in large communities and moved frequently.
People developed special skills such as weaving and farming.

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