Rome
Which sentence explains one reason for the decline of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire?
The Roman Republic became too large, and it was too difficult to effectively rule.
Generals began to gain influence, and the Senate lost control of the Roman military.
Roman Senators became less powerful, and knights who spent lavishly replaced them.
Foreigners began to gain citizenship, and the Romans lost influence within the Senate.
The Roman Republic became too large, and it was too difficult to effectively rule.
How were the lives of the women in Sparta different from the lives of women in Athens?
Spartan women had less freedom.
Spartan women could own property.
Spartan women could join the military.
Spartan women were more focused on the arts.
Spartan women could own property.
Why was the Nile River most important to ancient Egyptian civilization?
It provided fertile soil from its yearly flooding.
It provided a natural barrier against invading armies.
It was the inspiration for the civilizations most important gods.
It was the source of many fish that were traded for other goods.
It provided fertile soil from its yearly flooding.
Read the passage that follows and answer the question below.
”There was a separate law for each caste. The Brahman was treated with [mercy] and the Shudra with... severity and cruelty...If a man [killed] a Brahman, he was punished with death and the [loss] of his property... A fine of a thousand coins was the punishment for [killing] a Kshatriya, that of a hundredfor killing a Vaishya, and that of ten coins only for [killing] a Shudra!“
What does this passage show about justice in India?
Punishment was more severe for higher castes.
Punishment was more severe for lower castes.
Punishment was more severe for crimes against men.
Punishment was more severe for crimes against women.
Punishment was more severe for lower castes.
Why would a person doing historical research trust primary sources more than secondary sources?
Primary sources explain all opinions about an event.
Primary sources are multiple essays written after an event.
Primary sources are modern-day interpretations of an event.
Primary sources are firsthand accounts written about an event.
Primary sources are firsthand accounts written about an event.
Which statement best describes the purpose for Roman aqueducts?
Aqueducts provided military protection to Roman settlements.
Aqueducts provided access to roadways for Roman cities.
Aqueducts brought irrigation water to Roman farms.
Aqueducts brought fresh water to Roman cities.
Aqueducts brought fresh water to Roman cities.
Which statement explains the idea of civic participation as it was developed in ancient Greece?
It was something people did to appear to be caring.
It was a punishment for someone who broke the law.
It was the duty of all citizens to volunteer to work for charities.
It was the duty of all citizens to participate in governing the polis.
It was the duty of all citizens to participate in governing the polis.
8. How did the ancient Egyptians water their crops when the Nile River was low?
They waited for rain.
They carried water to the crops.
They created canals for irrigation.
They dug deep wells to access water.
They created canals for irrigation.
The origins of Indian culture can be traced back to which two cultural groups?
Aryan and Yuan
Dravidian and Kush
Dravidian and Aryan
Dravidian and Axum
Dravidian and Aryan
Which characteristic was true of early Mesopotamian civilization?
lacked clear social classes
strong centralized government
insufficient water to meet basic needs
worshipped many gods and goddesses
worshipped many gods and goddesses
What role did women play in Ancient Roman society?
They were influential in politics as advisors.
They often owned and ran small businesses.
They mainly served as wives and mothers.
They regularly held low political offices.
They mainly served as wives and mothers.
How did the Peloponnesian War affect the power of Athens?
It led Athens and Persia to fight for control of ancient Greece.
It led Sparta and Athens to fight for control of ancient Greece.
It ended Athens control of ancient Greece.
It began Athens control of ancient Greece.
It ended Athens control of ancient Greece.
Which achievement did both the ancient Egyptians and Olmecs accomplish?
Both used rubber.
Both built pyramids.
Both carved large stone heads.
Both mummified their dead.
Both built pyramids.
Which Buddhist concept has the main goal of teaching followers how to end human suffering?
the Eightfold Path
the Three Qualities
the Cycle of Samsara
the Four Noble Truths
the Eightfold Path
7. Which characteristic of early Mesopotamian civilization best represents the purpose of Hammurabi's Code?
architecture
government
labor
technology
government
What was one difference between the lives of plebeians and patricians?
Plebeians lived in the city, while patricians lived in the country.
Patricians owned slaves while plebians had to work along with slaves.
Only patricians could serve in the Roman Senate.
Only patricians could serve as Roman tribunes.
Only patricians could serve in the Roman Senate.
Which statement best describes the phalanx military formation developed by the ancient Greeks?
It stopped the enemy from retreating.
It helped the soldiers to work together.
It helped soldiers fight on uneven ground.
It prevented the enemy from resupplying.
It helped the soldiers to work together.
What was the ancient Egyptians' most likely use of the shaduf?
to communicate with the underworld
to weigh the harvested crops
to search for valuable metals
to bring water to crops
to bring water to crops
In addition to the movement of goods, what was the significant contribution of the Silk Road?
The Silk Road allowed Chinese armies to defend the kingdom.
The Silk Road provided opportunities to test new building materials.
The Silk Road allowed for exchange of scientific and cultural ideas.
The Silk Road provided a path throughout China for invading armies.
The Silk Road allowed for exchange of scientific and cultural ideas.
Why did the Persians develop transportation links to other civilizations under Cyrus the Great?
to expand one religion
to gain a number of slaves
to spread a unified language
to increase the trade of resources
to increase the trade of resources
Which of the following economic decisions led to the collapse of Rome?
taxes on small farmers
relaxed law enforcement
tariffs on imported goods
breakup of large plantations
relaxed law enforcement
Which statement best describes how Greek art in the Hellenistic Age was different from the art of Classical Greece?
It focused more on gods.
It became more realistic.
It became less elaborate.
It focused less on famous people.
It became more realistic.
How did Kush rise as a power in Africa?
The Kush controlled all of Southern Africa and spread north after the fall of the Roman Empire.
The Kush began building their empire and the people of Western Africa voluntarily joined the Kush kingdom.
The Kush kingdom was once part of Egypt, and they were given power when the last pharaoh died.
The Kush took over much of the land controlled by Egypt as Egyptian power began to weaken.
The Kush took over much of the land controlled by Egypt as Egyptian power began to weaken.
Which statement describes an effect of the 15th century Chinese policy of isolationism?
China’s culture and way of life ended because of foreign invaders.
China’s lack of technological progress made it an easy target for other countries.
The policy allowed China to build its military to great strength and fight off any future attacks.
The policy allowed Chinese technology to advance far beyond that of other countries around the world.
China’s lack of technological progress made it an easy target for other countries.
Which of the Mesoamerican civilizations was the first to develop a calendar and numerical system?
The Mayans
The Olmecs
The Aztecs
The Toltecs
The Olmecs