Which statement is true about the Roman Repiblic?

certain citizens served as elected representatives

The Roman system of justice is considered a milestone because it:

A model for legal systems (innocent until proven guilty)

Which statement is true of the Roman Republic?

Certain citizens served as elected representatives

A “direct democracy” is a state in which…?

Citizens participate firsthand in making major decisions

Which of the following was the PRIMARY reason for the decline of the Roman Empire?

the invasion of Germanic tribes and the Huns

Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?

Citizens are the source of power in government

what way were Hellenistic and Roman civilizations similar?

extended control over people, allowed culture to spread

In what way were Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great similar?

conquering neighboring people to build large empires

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Unit 2 Classical Civilizations of the East and West

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Study guide for Classical East and Classical West Civilizations (Rome, Greece, Persia, Macedonia, China, India)

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1
Greece influenced Rome in all of the following except
Language
Art/Architecture
Philosophy
Christian religion
2
Which statement is true about the Roman Repiblic?
all men and women were allowed to vote
all people were members of the legislative body
all people were members of the legislative body
certain citizens served as elected representatives
3
Greek sculptor, questioned about moral terms, developed a teaching method still used today
Gladiator
Alexander the Great
Darius
Socrates
4
Where were the Olympics first created?
Persia
China
Rome
Greece
5
What regions of the world today are still strongly influenced by Rome?
Africa & the Middle East
Europe & Russia
America & Africa
Europe & America
6
The Roman system of justice is considered a milestone because it:
United Greco-Roman and Chinese ideas of justice
Provided the first democratic constitution
Greatly limited the emperor’s powers
A model for legal systems (innocent until proven guilty)
7
The ancient Roman civilization made a lasting contribution to democracy through its?
encouragement of universal suffrage
electoral system
promotion of religious freedom
legal code
8
Which statement is true of the Roman Republic?
none are correct
Certain citizens served as elected representatives
All people were members of the legislative body
All men and women were allowed to vote
9
What occurred as a result of the Pax Romana?
shrank in size and wealth
peace and prosperity
continuing hostilities among neighbors
survived invasions
10
The judicial principles: defendant right to face accuser, trial with a judge and lawyers
Rome
Sumeria
Sparta
Athens
11
military leader became Madeconian king at age 20, had many conquests starting with the Greeks.
Homer
Cyrus the Great
Alexander the Great
Plato
12
what is this used for?
bury religious leaders
protect cities
honor gods
carry water
13
A “direct democracy” is a state in which…?
The executive branch is bound by the rule of law
Citizens participate firsthand in making major decisions
Accused criminals enjoy the benefit of a jury trial
Elected office holders represent their constituents
14
Which of the following was the PRIMARY reason for the decline of the Roman Empire?
strong military
the disruption of trade
the invasion of Germanic tribes and the Huns
they didn’t have a way to carry water to the small villages
15
Which of the following city-states faught in the Pelo-Ponnesian war?
Greece & Macedonia
Athens & Sparta
Athens & Thrace
Macedonia & China
16
Effect of rugged, mountainous geography of ancient Greece?-
independent city-states
belief in one God
extensive trade
absolute monarchy
17
In which civilization would you find the Colosseum (used for Gladiator Games)?
Spartan Civilization
Roman Civilization
Indian Civilization
Persian Civilization
18
Concrete, extensive road system, Twelve tables, Spread of Christianity
Accomplishments of the Romans
Accomplishments of the Persians
Accomplishments of the Phoenicians
accomplishments of The Greeks
19
Roman women own property make wills, leaving property to whomever they chose. Conclusion?
considered equal to men
enjoyed some legal rights
had right to own business
could hold political office
20
In what way were the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar?
Both from Rome
belief in one god
written legal standards.
records of economic activity.
21
Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?
The decisions are made by influential officers
The government limits the thoughts and actions of the people
Religious leaders control government policy
Citizens are the source of power in government
22
what way were Hellenistic and Roman civilizations similar?
extended control over people, allowed culture to spread
failed to develop writing which stopped culture spreading
elected government stopped cultures from spreading
advanced economies allowed culture to spread
23
What caused the decline of Athens Golden Age and the end of democracy?
Economic trouble
Military defeat
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
24
In what way were Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great similar?
written constitutions that defined the rights of citizens
conquering neighboring people to build large empires
introduced legal changes to protect basic human rights
refused to grant religious freedom to their subjects
25
What was the lasting influence of Alexanders conquest?
political unity of Europe
nomadic way of life
spread of Greek culture
rise of a new religion

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