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

Romans allowed conquered peoples to become citizens

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

Granting citizens right to participate in government through voting process

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

Use of standardized metal coins

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.

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

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

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

They were more human-like in appearance and behavior

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

Confucian teachings stressed family relationship regardless of who governed

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

facilitated the spread and preservation of Greek knowledge

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

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

foundations of political centralization established by RVCs

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

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

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

Which objective is a primary goal of Confucianism?

restore social order through proper behavior

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

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

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