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Unit 3 Part 1: The Classical Era in the West - On-Level
Unit 3 Part 1: The Classical Era in the West - On-Level
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Classical Persia, Greece, and Rome
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True or False: Roman women enjoyed some legal rights.
False
True
2
How did the rugged, mountainous geography of Greece impact ancient Greek civilization?
It led to the development of separate, independent city-states.
It led to the development of absolute monarchies.
It led to the belief in one God.
It led to extensive trade.
3
True or False: In a democracy, citizens are the source of power in the government.
True
False
4
What conclusion can be drawn based on the map?
Carthage was Rome's most important trading partner.
Spain was the largest grain producer.
The Mediterranean region was dominated by Roman trade.
Greece only traded with Alexandria in North Africa.
5
True or False: Judaism was different from many other early religions because it emphasized belief in one God.
True
False
6
True or False: The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables both allowed for belief in one God.
True
False
7
True or False: Ancient Egyptian, Hellenistic, and Roman civilizations all established advanced industrial economies.
False
True
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True or False: Ancient Egyptian, Hellenistic, and Roman civilizations all extended their control over other peoples.
False
True
9
Why is the Roman system of justice considered to be a milestone?
It provided the first democratic constitution.
It served as a model for many later European legal systems.
It greatly limited the emperor's powers.
It united Greco-Roman and Chinese ideas of justice.
10
True or False: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were all Consuls of the Roman Republic.
True
False
11
True or False: A tyranny is a government common in early Greece which consisted of a small group of wealthy men.
True
False
12
True or False: Roman women were treated as equals to men.
False
True
13
True or False: The Roman legal concept of "the accused is innocent until proven guilty" is evident in U.S. law today.
True
False
14
The first society to practice direct democracy was _________.
the Persian Empire.
the empire of Alexander the Great.
the city-state of Athens
the city-state of Sparta.
15
True or False: Although Athens was a small city-state, it had a deep impact on the culture of the Western world.
False
True
16
Based on the table below, what can you conclude?
The alphabet spread from Phoenicia to Greece and later to Rome.
A people's culture often has a strong influence on its institutions.
The spread of ideas often has little impact on culture.
The Phoenician, Greek, and Latin alphabets were unrelated.
17
True or False: In a direct democracy, only male citizens are eligible to vote.
False
True
18
True or False: The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables both established written legal standards.
False
True
19
Which characteristic of Greek civilization was Thomas Paine likely referring to in this quote?
life-long military service
creation of an oligarchy
use of oracles for advice
use of democratic elections
20
True or False: In a direct democracy, every citizen votes directly on proposed legislation.
False
True
21
How was the development of the Roman Empire influenced by the geography of Italy?
The central location contributed to Roman control of the Mediterranean.
The rugged seacoast encouraged frequent invasions by hostile foreigners.
Unnavigable rivers protected the Romans from their neighbors.
A harsh climate prevented sufficient agricultural production.
22
True or False: In a republic, every citizen votes directly on all proposed laws.
True
False
23
True or False: In a republic, each representative is elected to office by the citizens.
True
False
24
True or False: Roman women could own property and make wills leaving property to whomever they chose.
False
True
25
True or False: In a democracy, religious leaders control government policy.
False
True
26
True or False: An oligarchy is a government common in early Greece which consisted of a small group of wealthy men.
False
True
27
True or False: A republic is a government common in early Greece which consisted of a small group of wealthy men.
False
True
28
The _____________ promoted trade and contributed to the unity of the Persian Empire.
use of standardized metal coins
creation of a universal code of laws
division of the empire into administrative provinces
construction of the remarkable gardens of the palace in Babylon
29
Zoroastrianism is an early monotheistic religion which emerged from _________.
Persia
Greece
Han China
Gupta India
30
True or False: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were all philosophers of ancient Greece.
True
False
31
True or False: The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables both legalized democratic government.
False
True
32
How is the trial of the war hero described in the excerpt below a step in the development of the rule of law?
It showed a commitment to protecting the innocence of the accused.
It illustrated the idea that no citizen was above the law.
It demonstrated the importance of having lawyers in trials.
It proved that a trial by a jury was common.
33
True or False: Ancient Egyptian, Hellenistic, and Roman civilizations all had democratically elected governments.
False
True
34
Which statement would most likely represent the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta?
"They have more freedom of expression than I have in Athens."
"The government is too strict, and the people have little voice."
"I've never seen a society that so valued its citizens as here in Sparta."
"I feel like I never left home. Everything here is the same as in Athens."
