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UNIT 2: THE CLASSICAL ERA REVIEW
UNIT 2: THE CLASSICAL ERA REVIEW
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REVIEW OF CHINA, INDIA, PERSIA, GREECE AND ROME.
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For what is Augustus MOST remembered?
writing the Roman law codes and Pax Romana
bringing Cleopatra and Mark Anthony into the government
creating an efficient administrative system for Rome
conquering the Gauls and enslaving their people
2
Which of the following was a cause of the decline of Rome?
superior technology
ethical politicians
increased military strength
decline in morals and values
3
Zoroastrianism is an early monotheistic religion emerging from which classical civilization?
Greece
Han China
Gupta India
Persia
4
Trial by a jury of your peers has origins in which classical civilizations?
Rome
Greece
China
Both Greece and Rome
5
Which phrase completes the list of defining characteristics of the Greco-Roman era?
Rebirth of classical civilizations
Science and technology
Classical art, music, and literature
Agriculture, hunting, and Nomadic society
6
Based on this timeline, what is a general trend in ancient Roman history?
Increased civic participation
Increased Senate control
Decreased legal protection
Decreased Senate membership
7
Which is the correct chronology of Chinese dynasties?
Qin, Han, and Zhou
Zhou, Qin, and Han
Han, Zhou, and Qin
Han, Qin, and Zhou
8
Which of the following was considered most important by ancient Greek philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle?
REASON
EMOTION
BELIEF
TRADITION
9
How did Cyrus the Great rule and keep peace in the Persian Empire during the 6th century BC?
with enforcement of his legal codes
with taxation for his building projects
with tolerance for his people’s cultures
with violence from his military’s tactics
10
Classical empires were known for developing --
elder-guided social systems
highly equitable social systems
matriarchal social systems
patriarchal social systems
11
Which of the following aspects of American culture has been influenced most by ancient Greek society?
Music
Travel
Sports
Dance
12
Republican Rome functioned as an oligarchy. Therefore, power rested with a —
group of citizens
king or emperor
small group of plebeians
military leader
13
The “due process” clauses (5&14 Amend) in the US Constitution are based on what central Roman legal system principle?
trial by jury of peers
equality before the law
right to bear arms
freedom of religion
14
Which aspect of modern Western civilization was most influenced by ancient Roman society?
MUSIC
LITERATURE
ART
GOVERNMENT
15
The time period that included the growth of empires in Greece, Rome, Persia, India, and China is referred to as the -
Revolutionary Era
Classical Era
Middle Ages
Neolithic Era
16
One characteristic shared by the collapse of Rome and Han China was --
corruption in government.
widespread equality.
widespread freedoms.
corruption in economics.
17
Which of the following is
NOT
a way that the fall of Rome and the end of the Han dynasty are alike.
Both were often putting down peasant revolts
Both were subjected to barbarian invaders
Both had strong, capable leaders in charge
Both had armies loyal only to their generals
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Which of the following was politically characteristic of many civilizations during the Classical Era (500BC-600AD)?
Voting rights were given to more and more people.
Complex empires with bureaucracies developed.
Small feudal kingdoms spread across Eurasia.
Representative governments evolved throughout the world.
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Why did the West eventually emerge stronger than China after the fall of their classical civilizations?
A new civilization emerged- better able to meet the demands of the world.
China was so destroyed that it took a 1000 yrs to rebuild its lifestyle
The Westerners were more culturally alike& rebuilt the social order easier
Rome was not as thoroughly destroyed as was the Han in China
20
Ancient Greeks were
NOT
responsible for which of the following.
birth of philosophy
creation of the theater
concept of democracy
design of the arch
21
Ancient Athenians served as a model for Western societies because they believed in —
civic duty before individual interests
religious training before artistic interests
military service for all citizens
physical fitness for all citizens
22
Which is a fundamental idea about life that originated in Greece?
Politics and civil participation are essential to city life.
City residents should be given farmland in the countryside.
Cities are the essential building blocks of unified empires.
Similar customs and practices should be adopted by neighboring cities.
23
What did both the Han Dynasty and Rome lack as they neared the end of their civilizations?
distinct borders
tax revenues
poor leadership
strong armies
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One similarity between Rome and Han China was -
encompassed territories that were based in religious beliefs
encompassed extensive territories that welcomed many cultures & ideals
encompassed ext. territories that were easy to protect against invaders
encompassed territories that were difficult to protect against invaders