Legalized Christianity with the Edict of Milan

Which of the following was a result of the Ptolemaic kings’ construction of the Museum and the library in Alexandria?

Greek culture and learning spread in Egypt.

Why did the Gracchi propose the creation of farms on Roman public lands?

to prevent poor Romans from rebelling

Why did some Romans object to Judaism?

Jews refused to worship Roman gods.

What was the role of a dictator in ancient Rome?

to defend the city from invaders

How did Aristotle influence Greek scientists?

He promoted making decisions based on reasonable assumptions.

How did the Greek city-state Corinth become wealthy?

Because of its location, it could control land and sea trading routes.

the struggle to follow the requirements of Islam

Why were Roman aqueducts so remarkable?

They crossed miles of uneven land to bring water to cities.

Why did Islam split into two major groups, the Sunni and the Shia?

They disagreed over whether Ali should succeed Muhammad as leader.

Why did Roman officials arrest Jesus of Nazareth?

His teachings challenged Roman political authority.

How did Italy’s geography and climate help Rome’s development?

Its mild climate and rivers helped provide a supply of food and water.

How did the Silk Road affect the development of China during the Han period?

The Han Empire traded with foreign countries importing new goods and ideas.

Why were sons valued more than daughters in Han society?

Sons carried on the family name were expected to care for elderly parents

How did Alexander the Great encourage the spread of Greek culture throughout his empire?

He founded new cities that he modeled after Greek cities.

Why have different Christian denominations developed over time?

People have interpreted the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth differently.

considered one of the world’s greatest mathematicians

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1
What question did Hellenistic philosophers spend much of their time trying to answer?
How can people lead moral lives?
How can people improve society?
How can people become wealthy?
How can people become happy?
2
Constantine
Persecuted Christians in the Coloseum
Legalized Christianity with the Edict of Milan
Spread Christiantiy throoughout Greece
Made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire
3
Which of the following was a result of the Ptolemaic kings’ construction of the Museum and the library in Alexandria?
Trade and manufacturing were encouraged in Egypt.
Greek culture and learning spread in Egypt.
People in Parthia and Bactria rebelled.
New architectural styles were developed using Persian influences.
4
How did the Roman government contribute to the fall of Rome?
It collected too little taxes.
It closed schools.
Its officials refused to work.
Its officials were corrupt.
5
Why did the Gracchi propose the creation of farms on Roman public lands?
to punish wealthy Romans for opposing them
to increase their support among patricians
to prevent poor Romans from rebelling
to increase the size of the Roman army
6
Why did some Romans object to Judaism?
Jews refused to follow Roman law.
Jews refused to worship Roman gods.
Jews interfered with Roman trade.
Jews interfered with the Roman army.
7
Which philosophy teaches that punishments for crimes are necessary but should be reasonable?
Legalism
Confucianism
Daoism
Buddhism
8
What was the role of a dictator in ancient Rome?
to control the government for his own benefit
to use absolute power to make himself wealthy
to make laws for the benefit of the people
to defend the city from invaders
9
Which of the following helped increase trade in the Roman Empire?
using a common currency
improving farming techniques
invading India and eastern Africa
establishing ports in the Atlantic Ocean
10
Which geographical feature separates northern China from southern China?
Himalayan Mountains
Gobi Desert
Qinling Shadi Mountains
Pacific Ocean
11
How did Aristotle influence Greek scientists?
He created a standard measurement of distances.
He explained that air is made up of many different gases.
He promoted making decisions based on reasonable assumptions.
He proved that diseases were caused by bacteria.
12
How did the Greek city-state Corinth become wealthy?
It produced swords and shields that were in high demand.
Because of its location, it could control land and sea trading routes.
Because it had the strongest navy in the Mediterranean, it dominated trade.
It minted coins for all the Greek states.
13
What is jihad?
the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime
the struggle to follow the requirements of Islam
the requirement to fast once a year
the duty to make a donation to help the needy
14
Why were Roman aqueducts so remarkable?
They crossed miles of uneven land to bring water to cities.
They required less material to hold more water.
They supported a long series of underwater pipes.
They directed water into large reservoirs.
15
Why did Islam split into two major groups, the Sunni and the Shia?
They disagreed over whether people should be forced to convert to Islam.
They disagreed over whether Muslims should follow the Christian faith
They disagreed over whether Ali should succeed Muhammad as leader.
They disagreed over whether Islam should remain closely tied to Arabia.
16
Last of the 5 Good Emperors; a stoic
Marcus Aurelius
Hadrian
Caligula
Marc Antony
17
Who is credited with commissioning the construction of the Parthenon?
Pericles
Phidias
Socrates
Aristotle
18
Why did Roman officials arrest Jesus of Nazareth?
Jesus of Nazareth refused to pay taxes to the Romans.
His teachings challenged Roman political authority.
Jesus of Nazareth refused to worship Roman gods.
His teachings promoted violence toward the Romans.
19
Which church did Justinian build and decorate with beautiful mosaics?
Hagia Sophia
Notre Dame
St. Peter’s Basilica
St. Paul’s Cathedral
20
Consul who caused a civil war, named himself dictator, and used his power to punish his enemies
Gaius Marius
Lucius Cornelius Sulla
Spartacus
Brutus
21
Emperor who developed the tetrarchy
Hadrian
Caligula
Constantine
Diocletian
22
What is monotheism?
the belief in the Trinity
the belief in Roman gods
the belief in many gods
the belief in one god
23
How did Italy’s geography and climate help Rome’s development?
Its mild climate and rivers helped provide a supply of food and water.
Its mountains and frozen climate helped keep foreign peoples from invading.
Its long coasts and tropical climate helped land and sea trade.
Its dry climate and flat plains helped grow crops and domesticate animals
24
Which period began with the collapse of the Mycenaean civilization?
the Peloponnesian War
the Trojan War
the Greek Dark Age
the Golden Age of Greece
25
How did the Silk Road affect the development of China during the Han period?
China’s population increased due to the migration of foreign merchants.
The Han Empire traded with foreign countries importing new goods and ideas.
The Han Empire fought many wars against the Romans
China’s culture was dramatically altered as it adopted foreign customs.
26
Why were sons valued more than daughters in Han society?
Sons did not have to follow Confucian morals.
Women could not rise to positions of power in government.
Women could never become the heads of households.
Sons carried on the family name were expected to care for elderly parents
27
Which individuals had the most political power in Sparta?
soldiers
helots
elected officials (ephors)
kings
28
How did Alexander the Great encourage the spread of Greek culture throughout his empire?
He encouraged Greek settlers to move to existing cities.
He founded new cities that he modeled after Greek cities.
He established centers of learning to teach Greek philosophy.
He housed collections of Greek learning in libraries he built.
29
Why have different Christian denominations developed over time?
The Romans persecuted Christians in different places.
People have disagreed about the importance of Jesus of Nazareth.
The Romans continued to worship their own gods.
People have interpreted the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth differently.
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Euclid
doctor known for ideas about how doctors should behave
considered one of the world’s greatest mathematicians
defined the characteristics of a right triangle
inventor of technologies such as the water screw

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