How did the roles of women differ in Sparta and Athens?

Spartan women experienced more freedom and the same legal rights as men

Which classical Greek political practice was adopted by the classical Romans?

Granting citizens right to participate in government through voting process

The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome were similar in that —

both were codified legal systems that sought to protect individual rights.

Cause -> Effect, Which of the following best completes ?

Roman army cannot defend the empire - Rome falls and feudalism develops

How did the Han Dynasty create a centralized government and complex bureaucracy in China?

system of civil services established for the selection of gov officials

How did the gods and goddesses of Greece differ from previous civilizations’ gods and goddesses?

They were more human-like in appearance and behavior

How are the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism similar?

Both began in the same modern-day country

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

Separate Independent City-States

The Roman political system was more stable than the Greek system in that it

allowed government regulation of the economy

The establishment of a Hellenistic empire by Alexander is considered a great achievement because it

facilitated the spread and preservation of Greek knowledge

Which objective is a primary goal of Confucianism?

restore social order through proper behavior

In which of the following ways did the ancient city of Sparta differ from the ancient city of Athens?

Sparta placed more emphasis on military service.

Why did the Mauryan Empire flourish under the leadership of Ashoka?

Ashoka instituted a period of peace/open trade after conversion to Buddhism

Which of the following best describes Indian culture during the rule of the Gupta Empire?

scholars were persecuted by political leaders who felt threatened of ideas

How did the Roman idea of citizenship facilitate political stability throughout Roman territories?

Romans allowed conquered peoples to become citizens

Confucianism has remained a component of Chinese culture throughout most of history because

Confucian teachings stressed family relationship regardless of who governed

Why did Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi adopt a legalist philosophy of governing after gaining power in China?

He believed that strong laws and punishments would bring about social order

Which innovation promoted trade and contributed to the unity of the Persian Empire?

Use of standardized metal coins

Which best explains how river valley civilizations influenced the development of Classical civilizations?

foundations of political centralization established by RVCs

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1
The architecture of buildings in Washington D.C., such as the Supreme Court & White House, reflect the influence of
Germanic tribes
Han China
Persia
Greece
2
Which Greek historical figure introduced the concept of "equality under the law"?
Aristotle
Pericles
Copernicus
Socrates
3
In ancient Sparta, which activity was a defining feature of citizenship for men?
Membership in the military
Financial contribution to public-works projects
Attendance at religious ceremonies
Participation in public assemblies
4
Democracy in ancient Athens gave rights and privileges to which group below?
all men
citizens
women
foreigners
5
How did the roles of women differ in Sparta and Athens?
Spartan women spent more time managing the home
Spartan women were the primary earners of their households
Spartan women had fewer legal rights and reduced levels of freedom
Spartan women experienced more freedom and the same legal rights as men
6
Which type of government of early Greece often consisted of a small group of people in power?
Oligarchy
Democracy
Republic
Tyranny
7
Calculation of Earth’s true size, Calculation of Earth’s circumference: These ideas originated in which civilization?
Han China
Persian Empire
Classical Rome
Classical Greece
8
The ancient Greek, Pythagoras, is best remembered for his contributions to
politics
literature
mathematics
architecture
9
Which classical Greek political practice was adopted by the classical Romans?
Creating a system of public baths for sanitation
Establishing council - 500 largest landowners serve as advising legislators
Granting citizens right to participate in government through voting process
Allowing a supreme court of impartial judges
10
The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome were similar in that —
both were royal mandate proclaiming the divine right of the emperor to rule
both were codified legal systems that sought to protect individual rights.
both were writing systems that originated in ancient Rome
both were sacred religious texts that taught citizens basic morality.
11
Cause -> Effect, Which of the following best completes ?
Roman army cannot defend the empire - Rome falls and feudalism develops
Invaders overrun Roman Empire - Council of Nicaea sets tenets for church
Feudalism develops in medieval Europe - Invaders overrun the Roman Empire
Council of Nicaea sets Christian tenets - Catholic Church becomes powerful
12
Which belief system gained prominence in India during the Mauryan Empire?
Christianity
Confucianism
Buddhism
Hinduism
13
How did the Han Dynasty create a centralized government and complex bureaucracy in China?
Elected groups of twenty families chosen to serve as advisors of emperor
civil wars was fought and victorious gens became govs in the provinces
system of civil services established for the selection of gov officials
Laws were passed restricting size of government and the number of officials
14
How did the gods and goddesses of Greece differ from previous civilizations’ gods and goddesses?
They required citizens to sacrifice animals for them
They were more human-like in appearance and behavior
They were not worshipped as others had been before
They were more cruel and harsh than others before
15
How are the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism similar?
Both began in the same modern-day country
Both implemented a caste system for social classes
Both were founded at the same time
Both considered Siddhartha Gautama as the principal founder
16
One effect of rugged mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of
Belief in one God
Absolute Monarchies
Extensive Trade
Separate Independent City-States
17
The Roman political system was more stable than the Greek system in that it
allowed government regulation of the economy
endorsed religious toleration for non-Christians
relied on a government of and by the people
proposed a secular approach to living
18
A typical role of the patricians in the Roman Republic was to
fight enemies
become gladiators
serve as senators
collect taxes
19
The establishment of a Hellenistic empire by Alexander is considered a great achievement because it
allowed for Christianity to emerge in a peaceful Greek empire
promoted the early development of democracy in Greece
facilitated the spread and preservation of Greek knowledge
brought about the establishment of the first Greek city-states
20
Which objective is a primary goal of Confucianism?
gain salvation through belief in a personal god
restore social order through proper behavior
separate society into distinct social classes
achieve a higher spiritual state through self-sacrifice
21
In which of the following ways did the ancient city of Sparta differ from the ancient city of Athens?
Sparta placed more emphasis on family honor
Sparta placed more emphasis on education
Sparta placed more emphasis on military service.
Sparta placed more emphasis on human rights
22
Which classical civilization created the decimal system and numeral writing used in the world today?
Classical Greece
Han China
Persian Empire
Gupta India
23
Why did the Mauryan Empire flourish under the leadership of Ashoka?
Ashoka divided the empire into small city-states ruled by brothers and sons
Ashoka forced ppl convert to Buddhism, exiled rebellious Hindus from India
Ashoka instituted a period of peace/open trade after conversion to Buddhism
Ashoka passed laws that were so strict, no one dared to rebel.
24
Which of the following best describes Indian culture during the rule of the Gupta Empire?
Hindu culture flourished with many works of art & literature being produced
Cultural pursuits were prohibited, people could spend their time meditating
scholars were persecuted by political leaders who felt threatened of ideas
Buddhist traditions dominated, while Hindu customs were viewed unfavorably
25
How did the Roman idea of citizenship facilitate political stability throughout Roman territories?
Romans educated citizens about representative government
Romans granted citizenship to both men and women
Romans extended citizenship to powerful landowners
Romans allowed conquered peoples to become citizens
26
Confucianism has remained a component of Chinese culture throughout most of history because
Confucian warlords forced the nomadic peasants to convert
Confucian followers built large universities along the Silk Road
Confucian teachings stressed family relationship regardless of who governed
Confucian leaders prohibited other belief systems being practiced in China
27
Why did Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi adopt a legalist philosophy of governing after gaining power in China?
understood that filial piety along with duty to society was very important
He wanted peasants to abandon their Buddhist practices and customs.
wanted to speed up the rebuilding of the military after defeating the Zhou
He believed that strong laws and punishments would bring about social order
28
Which innovation promoted trade and contributed to the unity of the Persian Empire?
Creation of a universal code of laws
Construction of the remarkable gardens of the palace in Babylon
Division of the empire into administrative provinces
Use of standardized metal coins
29
Which best explains how river valley civilizations influenced the development of Classical civilizations?
foundations of political centralization established by RVCs
The belief in monotheism was advanced by the river valley civilizations
The tradition of hunting and gathering was introduced by the RVCs
idea of religious freedom was promoted by the river valley civilizations

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