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City-states run by groups of nobles were known as
aristocracies
democracies
tyrants
hoplites
2
Plato's idea of a perfect society is describe in
The Theory of Forms
Utopia
The Aristocracy
The Republic
3
What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-state
military leaders found small Greek citystate easy to control
mountain of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlement
Greece and Rome were often at war
the Greek people had many different languages and religions
4
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
the concept of zero
the process of making silk
a republican form of government
the printing press
5
What effects did Julius Caesar's seizure of power have on the Roman political system?
it marked the transition from a republic to an empire
it allowed for control of the state by the Senate
it secured the rights of the commoners against the nobles
it standardized the system by which emperors were chosen
6
The Minoan contribution to Greek development was
an early form of writing
an established sea trade
the establishment of democracy
the art of glass blowing
7
How did the use of aqueducts affect settlement in early Roman civilization?
people who lived in dry areas had access to fresh water
every family was able to have a private bath in its home
fresh water attracted settlers from other civilizations
farmers were able to keep their crops watered
8
What was one of Kublai Khan’s achievements?
Kublai Khan founded the Mongol Empire.
Kublai Khan united the tribes of Mongolia
Kublai Khan captured the city of Baghdad.
Kublai Khan conquered China.
9
What was one of Genghis Khan’s achievements?
Genghis Khan united the tribes of Mongolia.
Genghis Khan conquered China.
Genghis Khan founded the Yuan Dynasty
Genghis Khan captured the city of Baghdad.
10
The Socratic Method was based on
mathematics principles
finding balance in nature
searching for physical evidence
asking questions
11
The title Augustus, or revered one, was given to which Roman Leader?
Julius Caesar
Octavian
Marc Antony
Lucius Sulla
12
What earlier civilization most influenced the Roman Empire?
Greek
Etruscan
Phoenician
Incan
13
Which two ancient civilizations had the most similar religious beliefs
Roman and Greek
Chinese and Roman
Greek and Persian
Persian and Chinese
14
The Romans put Jesus to death because
they feared he would lead an uprising
he led the rebellion of Jews in Judea
he criticized the emperor
he led a slave rebellion
15
What type of gov't is where citizens have the right to vote on laws. This type is in Athens.
direct democracy
totalitarian government
constitutional democracy
military dictatorship
16
The Iconoclast Controversy was about
the role of the pope
the belief in transubstantiation
the use of pictures in churches
the belief in Jesus as God's son
17
Which ancient civilization is associated with the Twelve Tables & an extensive road system?
Greek
Roman
Phoenician
Babylonian
18
Plato believed in a government ruled by the aristocracy or
wealthy nobles
an intellectual upper class
a democracy of all citizens
experienced political leaders
19
The government of the Roman Republic was characterized by all of the following features except
the rule of law
separation of power
the idea of civic duty
voting rights for women
20
Christians who were put to death for their beliefs were called
bishops
patricians
martyrs
hypocrites
21
All of the following contributed to the downfall of the western empire except
an economic slowdown
the aggressive attacks by eastern empires
that the government could not handle the size of the empire
a crumbling army
22
Which statement most likely represents the view of a citizen of Athens visiting Sparta?
I have never heard of a society that believes in only aGod."
The government and society in Sparta are so strict.
Everything here is the same as it is in Athens
This society allows for more freedom of expression
23
What group of modern languages were influenced by Latin the language written & spoken in Rome
German, English and Dutch
Italian, French, and Spanish
Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish
Chinese, Japanese, and Korean
24
The Parthenon was a
temple to Zeus
stadium for the Olympic games
temple Athena
fort at the top of the Acropolis
25
Alexander the Great's conquest of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, and Persia led to the
establishment of representative democracy
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
spread of Hellenic culture
adoption of the feudal system
26
How did the rise to power and reign of Alexander the Great most affect Greece? He
established a peaceful relationship with the Persian Empire
made Macedonia into the intellectual center of the Hellenism
strengthened greatly the concept of democratic rule
ended the power of the city-state
27
Christianity gained acceptance when
Emperor Constantine accepted it
the Senate gained a Christian majority
the Christians conquered Rome
the patriarchs gained power
28
Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?
all adult male citizens were eligible to vote
all residents were given voting rights
women were allowed to vote in major elections
slaves were permitted to vote in major elections
29
The earliest known Greek civilization were the
Minoans
Mycenaeans
Trojans
Spartans
30
Which description accurately identifies Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
artist of the Italian Renaissance
rulers of the Roman Republic
religious leaders of the Protestant Reformation
philosophers of ancient Greece
31
A major impact of ancient Greece and Rome on Western civilization was that
Greek &Roman culture are admired& copied inthe 1700s & 1800s
Greek& Romans succeeded in achieving a classless society.
Greek &Latin are still spoken in universities in the West
Greece& Rome copied Islamic ideasto the areas they conquered
32
The split between the Eastern Church and the Western Church became known as
the Great Orthodoxy of 1054.
the Great Divergence of 1054.
the Great Patriarchy of 1054.
the Great Schism of 1054.
33
In the Mongol Empire, a khan was a
priest.
farmer.
ruler.
soldier.
34
Which feature of ancient Rome made it a republic?
right to speak in civic gatherings
absence of a king or emperer
rule by elected representatives
equality for all adult male citizens
35
Most Greek city-states developed around a
temple
fort
seacoast
river
36
A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
political corruption and the instability of the government
continued acceptance of traditional religions
a series of military defeats in Africa
the abolition of slavery throughout the empire
37
Aristotle believed that
a simple life led to truth
logical study led to truth
perfection was beyond humans
there were no perfect truths
38
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe
returned to a republican form of government
entered into a period of chaos and disorder
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
came under the control of Muslims
39
Jewish & Christian beliefs differ from Greco-Roman beliefs concerning the importance of
individual morality
the family unit
the belief in one God
the role of law
40
Olympic games and Hellenistic culture are associated with which ancient civilization?
Roman
Greek
Egyptian
Phoenician
41
What did the Eastern half of the Roman Empire become known as after the fall of the West?
Persian Empire
Islamic Empire
Carthaginian Empire
Byzantine Empire
42
Hammurabi's Code and the Twelve Tables were all significant to their societies because
they established economic systems
they established official religions
they established rules of behavior
they established democratic governments
43
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
the Byzantine Empire dictated government policies
for over 3 centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states
the mountains resulted in the isolation of these city-states
foreign travelers introduced new philosophies
44
Which of the following groups was most responsible for the collapse of the Roman Empire?
Germanic tribes
Catholic bishops
Greek slaves
Carthaginians armies
45
Athens & Sparta form an alliance when in conflict with the
Romans
Persians
Huns
Egyptians
