General
The Twelve Tables were the first written laws of which civilization?
Rome
Which religion’s sacred text is called the Torah?
Torah
In ancient Greece, which city-state focused most on military training?
Sparta
Which civilization developed democracy as a system of government?
Greece
To what group did the wealthy upper class of Ancient Rome belong to?
Patricians
Which classical religion originated in India and spread to East Asia?
Bhuddism
Hinduism teaches that a person’s actions in this life affect their next life. This is known as:
Karma
What was one major achievement of classical Greece that still influences governments today?
the development of democracy
What problem did Rome face as it expanded into an empire?
Difficulty controlling distant territories
What was the Silk road?
A trade route
How did you become a patrician in Ancient Rome?
By being born into it
Which Chinese philosophy emphasizes living in harmony with nature?
Doaism
2. What was the main language spoken in ancient Rome?
Latin
Which feature of Athenian democracy is still used in many governments today?
juries made up of citizens
Which 2 things made Greece a great trading spot?
Located along the silk road
being close to the Mediterranean sea
What did the Romans use to bring water to their cities?
Aqueducts
Christianity spread quickly in the Roman Empire partly because:
Its teaching
What was the name of the famous gladiatorial arena in Rome?
Colosseum
Which lasting idea came from Rome and still influences the world today?
Written law codes
Athens was the birthplace of....
Democracy
What were the public officials elected by the plebeians called?
Tribunes
.Confucianism placed a strong focus on:
Respect for Elders and Duty
What was the purpose of the Civil Service Exam?
Find intelligent males for government positions
1. . What was the system of government in ancient Rome before it became an empire?
Republic
This civilisation exported wine, Olives and pottery.
Ancient Greece