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

location of peninsula allowed control of the Mediterranean

What was of the 207 years of Pax Romana under the Roman Empire?

Experienced peace and prosperity.

Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?

Citizens are the source of power in government.

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

Seperate, independent city-states

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

Extended their control over other peoples.

What was the emperor’s purpose for dividing the Roman Empire?

Make control of the Empire more efficient.

Based on the map, which of the following inferences can be made about Roman Empire in 400 CE?

It is threatened by outside forces

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

Established written legal standards

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

Served as a model for many later European legal systems

One way in which the action of Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great were similar was?

Conquered neighboring peoples to build vast empires

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1
How did Italy’s geography influence the development of the Roman Empire?
Unnavigable rivers protected Romans from their neighbors.
location of peninsula allowed control of the Mediterranean
harsh climate prevented sufficient agricultural production.
lengthy, rugged seacoast encouraged invasions by hostiles
2
Who were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
Pharaohs of ancient Egypt
Consuls of the Roman Republic
Religious leaders of the ancient Hebrews
Philosophers of ancient Greece
3
Which society was the first to practice direct democracy?
Empire of Alexander the Great
City-State of Spart
City-State of Athens
Persian Empire
4
Which of the following had the greatest impact on Western civilization?
rome and Persia
Greece and Rome
Greece and Persia
Rome and Mesopotamia
5
What was not a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire?
Disruption in trade
Strong military
Huge amounts of money spent on defense
Invasions by Germanic tribes and the Huns
6
What was of the 207 years of Pax Romana under the Roman Empire?
Experienced continuing hostilities among neighboring region
Experienced peace and prosperity.
Shrank in size and wealth.
Survived invasions from barbarian tribes.
7
What does the Jewish Diaspora refer to?
Jerusalem
Years the Jews were slaves in Egypt
Forced dispersal of Jews
Destruction of the temple in 70 CE
8
Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?
decisions of government are made by influential military
government limits the thoughts and actions of the people.
A. Religious leaders control government policy.
Citizens are the source of power in government.
9
One effect of rugged mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of what?
Seperate, independent city-states
Extensive trade
Absolute monarchies
Belief in one God
10
In what way were ancient Egyptian, Hellenistic, and Roman civilizations similar?
Failed to develop a system of writing.
Established advanced industrial economies.
All had democratically elected governments.
Extended their control over other peoples.
11
What was the emperor’s purpose for dividing the Roman Empire?
Make control of the Empire more efficient.
Decrease the authority of the Senate.
Protect the west from Greek influences.
Separate groups whose conflicts threatened unity.
12
Which of the following was not a contributing factor in the fall of the Roman Empire?
Corrupt and inept leadership
Attack from tribes in Northern Europe and Central Asia
Growth of the Roman military
Rising taxes and higher prices fro necessary goods
13
Who is known for marble temples, statues with ideal features, and first works of drama history?
Persian empire
Ancient Greece
Ancient Egypt
Roman Empire
14
Based on the map, which of the following inferences can be made about Roman Empire in 400 CE?
It is at the height of its power
It is expanding due to war and trade
It is experiencing territorial expansion
It is threatened by outside forces
15
Which is most closely associated with Twelve Tables, road system, and spread of Christianity?
Babylonian
Greek
Roman
Phoenician
16
In what way were the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar?
Legalized democratic government
Established written legal standards
Provided records of economic activity
Allowed for belief in one god
17
The Roman system of justice is considered a milestone because it –
Served as a model for many later European legal systems
United Greco-Roman and Chinese ideas of justice
Greatly limited the emperor’s powers
Provided the first democratic constitution
18
One way in which the action of Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great were similar was?
Introduced important legal changes to protect basic rights
Issued written constitutions that defined rights
Refused to grant religious freedom to their subjects
Conquered neighboring peoples to build vast empires
19
Which of the following classical civilizations is best described in the exhibit?
India
Rome
Persia
Greece
20
This timeline best corresponds to which of the following major religions?
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
Zoroastrianism

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