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

They established written legal standards

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

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

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

Central location allows Roman control of the Mediterranean.

Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?

Citizens are the source of power in the government

The Roman System of justice is considered a milestone because it

served as a model for many European legal systems

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

Roman women enjoyed some legal rights.

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

Separate, independent city-states

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SCHS World History: Unit 2 Part II

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

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