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1
Ancient Greeks were responsible for all of the following except the
concept of democracy
birth of philosophy
creation of the theater
design of the arch
2
Which civilization is between the Roman Empire and India?
America
Persia
China
Africa
3
Which is TRUE difference between river valley civilizations and later classical civilizations?
Classical civ. tended to control more territories and people
Classical civ. were free from invasions from nomadic tribes.
RVCs were much larger than the classical ones that followed.
RVCs were more advanced in technological development.
4
Which was developed by ancient civilizations used by classical civilizations as their law codes
Egyptian Justice Code
Justinian’s Code
Summerian Body of Laws
Hammurabi’s Code
5
Which statement best explains the cause of the fall of Rome during the 5th century A.D.?
Crop famines forced many Romans to abandon the city.
Rome’s republic was replaced by an authoritarian dictator.
Commercial interests many of Rome’s merchants to Carthage.
Repeated invasions by Germanic tribes weakened Roman society
6
During the early years of the Roman Republic, how did plebeians differ from patricians?
Patricians could vote but not own land.
Patricians could hold office but not vote
Plebeians could own land but not vote.
Plebeians could vote but not hold office
7
Which group is credited with the development of monotheism?
Hebrews
Buddhists
Christians
Muslims
8
In ancient Sparta, which activity was a defining feature of citizenship for men
Attendance at religious ceremonies
Participation in public assemblies
Financial contribution to public-works projects
Membership in the military
9
Which group below received better treatment under the Romans than they had under the Greeks?
citizens
foreigners
slaves
women
10
Which responsibility did citizens in ancient Greece most likely have?
to be well-informed about local laws and customs
to serve on juries and vote for leaders
to actively participate in local social events
to educate children in public schools
11
Establishment of Hellenistic empire by Alexander is considered a great achievement because it —
brought about establishment of the first Greek city-states
allowed for Christianity to emerge in peaceful Greek empire
promoted the early development of democracy in Greece
facilitated the spread and preservation of Greek knowledge
12
How did Judaism differ from many other early religions prior to the classical period?
Judaism encouraged missionaries to convert non-believers.
Judaism emphasized a belief in one God.
Judaism relied on the interpretations of religious scholars.
Judaism imposed strict dietary laws.
13
Greece influenced Rome in all of the following EXCEPT
art/architecture
Christian religion
language
philosophy
14
Democracy in ancient Athens gave rights and privileges to which group below?
male citizens
female citizens
women
foreigners
15
Zoroastrianism is an early monotheistic religion emerging from which classical civilization?
Han China
Persia
Gupta India
Greece
16
What was one effect of the 12 Tables on modern Western government?
the enforcement of election regulations
the establishment of republicanism
the creation of a written constitution
the development of a superior court
17
Which of the following was politically characteristic of civs during the Classical Era?
Small feudal kingdoms spread across Eurasia.
Representative governments evolved throughout the world.
Complex empires with bureaucracies developed.
Voting rights were given to more and more people.
18
Which aspect of modern Western civilization was most influenced by ancient Roman society?
Music
Art
Literature
Law
19
What Greek word was used to describe the city-states?
Polis
Phalanx
Helots
Acropolis
20
How did the gods and goddesses of Greece differ from previous civilizations gods and goddesses?
They were more cruel and harsh than others before.
They were more human-like in appearance and behavior.
They required citizens to sacrifice animals for them.
They were not worshipped as others had been before.
21
– Women– Slaves– Foreigners-What is the best title for the list above?
Groups Excluded From Full Citizenship in Ancient Athens
Rebellious Groups During the Roman Republic
Roles Redefined as a Result of the Industrial Revolution
Caste System of the Gupta Empire
22
Which feature explains how major river valley civs influenced development of Greece/Rome?
construction of a water system
enforcement of a code of laws
creation of paved road systems
establishment of direct democracy
23
Which political system has its origins in ancient Greece under Pericles?
autocracy
monarchy
democracy
oligarchy
24
How did Roman idea of citizenship facilitate political stability throughout Roman territories?
Romans educated citizens about representative government.
Romans extended citizenship to powerful landowners.
Romans granted citizenship to both men and women.
Romans allowed conquered peoples to become citizens.
25
Which is a fundamental idea about city life that originated in Greece?
City residents should be given farmland in the countryside.
Cities are the essential building blocks of unified empires.
Politics and civil participation are essential to city life.
Similar practices should be adopted by neighboring
26
The ancient Greek city-state of Athens influenced later cultures by
constructing a system of canals.
establishing a democratic government
developing a written language.
adopting a monotheistic religion.
27
All of the following were highly esteemed by the Athenians, but not the Spartans, EXCEPT
freedom of thought
art and beauty
individuality
physical strength
