Classical Civilizations

Question 1

How did the role of women in Roman society change during the classical period?

Accepted Answer

they could become landowners/own property

Question 2

The color green on the above map indicates which classical civilization?

Accepted Answer

Persia

Question 3

What Roman legal concept is evident in the United States today?

Accepted Answer

innocent until proven guilty

Question 4

In which classical civilization was the monotheistic religion Zoroastrianism practiced?

Accepted Answer

Persia

Question 5

Which innovation promoted trade and unity in the Persian Empire?

Accepted Answer

standardized coins

Question 6

Which Classical Civilization gave us the decimal and numeral systems we use today?

Accepted Answer

Gupta

Question 7

Roman officials caused the _______________ of Jews from their homeland.

Accepted Answer

diaspora

Question 8

To keep their empire stable, Rome would allow conquered people to:

Accepted Answer

become citizens

Question 9

Dividing power among different groups or branches like the Roman Republic is called:

Accepted Answer

separation of powers

Question 10

Why did the Mauryan Empire flourish under the rule of Ashoka?

Accepted Answer

he instituted a period of peace, trade, and Buddhism

Question 11

Why is the establishment of the Hellenistic culture by Alexander the Great a great achievement?

Accepted Answer

he preserved and spread Greek knowledge

Question 12

Which was a result of the collapse of Western Rome?

Accepted Answer

western Europe experienced a lack of unity and stability

Question 13

In which area has Justinian's Code had the most impact?

Accepted Answer

justice

Question 14

What kind of government developed during the Classical Era?

Accepted Answer

complex empires with bureaucracies

Question 15

What religion gained prominence during the Mauryan Empire of India?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism

Question 16

Which Greek government often consisted of a small group of wealthy men holding power?

Accepted Answer

Oligarchy

Question 17

Why has Confucianism remained a component of Chinese culture throughout history?

Accepted Answer

focuses on family relationships regardless of government

Question 18

The architecture of buildings in Washington D.C. reflect the influence of what civilization?

Accepted Answer

Greece

Question 19

What pair of Greek mathematicians made great advancements in geometry?

Accepted Answer

Euclid and Pythagoras

Question 20

Judaism is a __________________ religion.

Accepted Answer

monotheistic

Question 21

What happens in the Dynastic Cycle when a dynasty experiences famines, revolts, and corruption?

Accepted Answer

they lose the Mandate of Heaven & another dynasty takes over

Question 22

In Athens, a citizen could participate in _________ while a non citizen had no ________.

Accepted Answer

government, rights

Question 23

This picture illustrates which Roman architectural technique?

Accepted Answer

arches

Question 24

How did Indian culture flourish during the reign of the Gupta Empire?

Accepted Answer

Hindu culture flourished with lots of art and literature

Question 25

How did Paul contribute to the spread of Christianity?

Accepted Answer

He was a missionary who traveled throughout the Roman Empire

Question 26

In which classical civilization did democracy develop?

Accepted Answer

Greece

Question 27

Which classical Greek political practice was adopted by classical Romans?

Accepted Answer

allowing citizens to participate in government by voting

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