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

Central location of peninsula contributed to Roman control of Mediterranean

A common belief held by Jews, Christians, and Muslims is the idea that...

only one God should be worshipped

What conclusions can best be drawn from the development shown below?

The alphabet spread from Phoenicia to Greece, and later to Rome.

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

facilitated the spread and preservation of Greek knowledge and culture

Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?

Citizens can vote and are the source of power in government

In what ways were the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar?

They established written legal standards.

How does the government of a republic differ from that of a direct democracy?

Republic rep is elected. Direct democracy citizen votes directly.

The Roman system of justice is considered a milestone (important) because it

served as a model for many later European and American legal systems

What classical Greek political practice was adopted by the Romans?

Granting citizens the right to participate through the voting process

Which statement is most accurate based on the information in the map?

Rome traded extensively throughout the Mediterranean region.

Which statement would most likely represent the view of a citizen of Athens visiting Sparta?

The govt & society of Sparta are too strict. Have little voice in the govt.

One effect of rugges, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of...

separate, independent city-states

Which of the following helped in the spread of Christianity within the Roman Empire?

The extensive network of roads provided an easy flow of new ideas & beliefs

Roman women owned property & made wills. What conclusion could be drawn from this statement?

Roman women enjoyed some legal rights

In what way were ancient Egyptian, Hellenistic, and Roman civilizations similar?

They extended their control over other peoples

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1
How did Italy's geography influence the development of the Roman Empire?
A harsh climate prevented sufficient agricultural development.
Unnavigable rivers in nothern part of peninsula protected them frm invasion
The lengthy, rugged seacoast encouraged invasions by hostile foreigners.
Central location of peninsula contributed to Roman control of Mediterranean
2
A common belief held by Jews, Christians, and Muslims is the idea that...
belief in the Eightfold Path
the souls of believers are reincarnated
any individual can be religious leader
only one God should be worshipped
3
What conclusions can best be drawn from the development shown below?
A people's culture often has a strong influence on its institutions.
The spread of ideas often has little impact on culture.
The Phoenician, Greek, and Latin alphabets were unrelated.
The alphabet spread from Phoenicia to Greece, and later to Rome.
4
The establishment of a Hellenistic empire by Alexander is considered a great achievement because it...
promoted the early development of democracy in Greece
brought about the establishment of the first Greek city-states
facilitated the spread and preservation of Greek knowledge and culture
allowed for Christianity to emerge in a peaceful Greek empire
5
Which culture became known for the stories of The Iliad & The Odyssey, marble temples, & 1st works of drama & history?
the Persian Empire
the Roman Empire
ancient Greece
ancient Egypt
6
Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?
Religious leaders control government policy
The decisions of government are made by influential military officers
Citizens can vote and are the source of power in government
The government limits the thoughts and actions of the people
7
Which ancient civiliz. is most closely assoc. w/Caesar, ext. road system, invention of concrete, spread of Christianity?
Roman
Greek
Babylonian
Phoenician
8
Who were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
philosophers of ancient Greece
Consuls of the Roman Republic
pharaohs of ancient Egypt
religious leaders of the ancient Hebrews
9
Which society was the first to practice direct democracy?
city-state of Sparta
Persian Empire
empire of Alexander the Great
city-state of Athens
10
In what ways were the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar?
They allowed for the belief in one God.
They legalized democratic government.
They provided records of economic activity.
They established written legal standards.
11
How does the government of a republic differ from that of a direct democracy?
Republic rep is elected. Direct democracy citizen votes directly.
Direct demo power given tp political party. Republic power given to tyrant.
Republic power=committee of appointees. Direct democray=city-state power.
Republic every citizen votes directly. Direct democracy only males vote.
12
The Roman system of justice is considered a milestone (important) because it
provided the first democratic constitution
served as a model for many later European and American legal systems
greatly limited the emperor's powers
united Greco-Roman and Chinese ideas of justice
13
What classical Greek political practice was adopted by the Romans?
Creating a system of public baths for sanitation
Granting citizens the right to participate through the voting process
Establishing council of 500 landowners to serve as advisors to legislators
Allowing a supreme court of impartial judges
14
In ancient Sparta, which activity was a defining feature of citizenship for men?
Attendance at religious ceremonies
Participation in public assemblies
Memberhship in the military
Financial contribution to public-works projects
15
Which statement is most accurate based on the information in the map?
Rome traded extensively throughout the Mediterranean region.
Spain was ancient Europe's largest grain producer.
Rome's main trading partner was Carthage.
Greece limited its trade to Alexandria in North Africa.
16
Which statement would most likely represent the view of a citizen of Athens visiting Sparta?
I feel as though I have never left home, everything is the same.
I have never seen a society that valued all its people as here in Sparta.
The govt & society of Sparta are too strict. Have little voice in the govt.
This society has more freedom of expressoin than I experienced in Athens.
17
One effect of rugges, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of...
extensive trade
separate, independent city-states
belief in one God
absolute monarchies
18
Which of the following helped in the spread of Christianity within the Roman Empire?
The extensive network of roads provided an easy flow of new ideas & beliefs
Infrastructure of road restricted travel to rural areas
Political borders restricted immigration & the influence of diff cultures
The extensive network of roads restricted the flow of new ideas and beliefs
19
Roman women owned property & made wills. What conclusion could be drawn from this statement?
Roman women were equal to men
Roman women enjoyed some legal rights
Roman women had the right to vote
Roman women could hold political offices
20
In what way were ancient Egyptian, Hellenistic, and Roman civilizations similar?
They all had democratically elected governments
They failed to develop a system of writing
They established advanced industrial economies
They extended their control over other peoples

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