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100
Which society was the first to practice direct democracy? A. city-state of Athens B. empire of Alexander the Great C. city-state of Sparta D. Persian Empire
a.
100
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of— A. absolute monarchies B. separate, independent city-states C. extensive trade D. belief in one god
B. separate, independent city-states
100
In what way were the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar? A. They allowed for belief in one god. B. They established written legal standards. C. They provided records of economic activity. D. They legalized democratic government.
B. They established written legal standards.
100
Which of the following statements most characterizes the form of government known as a republic? A. Elected officials represent the people in government B. Every male citizen votes on every issue. C. Rulers are considered by the people to be gods. D. An aristocratic class decides all issues in government
A. Elected officials represent the people in government
100
Which culture became known for building marble temples with ideal proportions, statues of athletes with ideal features, and the first works of drama and history? A. ancient Greece B. ancient Egypt C. the Persian Empire D. the Roman Empire
A. ancient Greece
200
In ancient Greece, which group of people would likely enjoy the most rights and responsibilities in the polis? A. resident aliens B. slaves C. women D. men
D. men
200
The Roman Senate was a select group of A. patricians. B. consuls. C. praetors. D. emperors
A. particians
200
The Pax Romana was a A. period of peace and prosperity. B. leader of the senate. C. series of fortifications. D. program of public works.
A. period of peace and prosperity
200
In Greek culture, the “love of wisdom” would most characterize which of the following groups? A. farmers B. soldiers C. priests D. philosophers
D. philosophers
200
What was one important result of the Peloponnesian Wars? A. Sparta was destroyed B. arts and architecture continued to flourish in Athens C. democratic government was lost for many generations D. Christianity was able to spread
C. democratic government was lost for many generations
300
Why did the Romans persecute Christians during the reign of Nero? A. Romans were intolerant of any religion. B. Christians refused to worship the state gods and emperors. C. Christians started a fire that destroyed much of Rome. D. Nero converted to Christianity.
C. Christians started a fire that destroyed much of Rome.
300
The two men who were appointed by the assembly to govern Rome were— A. Consuls B. Censor C. Cuniculus D. Corvus
A. Consuls
300
Which ancient civilization is most closely associated with the Twelve Tables, an extensive road system, the invention of concrete, and the spread of Christianity? A. Babylonian B. Greek C. Phoenician D. Roman
d
300
What was the result of Alexander the Great’s conquests? A. Democracy quickly spread from Greece to a great many lands. B. Greek language, art, architecture, and literature spread throughout Southeast Asia. C. After hundreds of years, Persia finally seized control of Greek lands. D. The progress of Greek scholars and scientists was halted
B. Greek language, art, architecture, and literature spread throughout Southeast Asia.
300
In Roman society the plebeian social class would have been comprised of— A. the wealthy B. priests C. farmers and workers D. slaves
C. farmers and workers
400
Although the city of Rome was magnificent and wealthy, A. very few citizens chose to live there. B. its public buildings were poorly built. C. conditions for the poor were terrible. D. it provided few entertainments
C. conditions for the poor were terrible.
400
Which Roman emperor is responsible for the division of Rome? A. Julius Caesar B. Constantine C. Hadrian D. Diocletian
D. Diocletian
400
Which Roman official ordered the execution of Jesus? A. Pontius Pilate B. Constantine C. Nero D. Diocletian
Pontius Pilate
400
Who was the first Christian emperor? A. Constantine B. clergy C. Christos D. New Testament
A. Constantine
400
Who were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle? A. Consuls of the Roman Empire B. Pharaohs of ancient Egypt C. Philosophers of ancient Greece D. Religious leaders of the ancient Hebrews
C. Philosophers of ancient Greece
500
One way in which the actions of Cyrus the Great and Alexander the great were similar was that each— A. issued written constitutions that defined the rights of citizens B. conquered neighboring peoples to build vast empires C. refused to grant religious freedom to their subjects D. introduced important legal changes to protect basic human rights
B. conquered neighboring peoples to build vast empires
500
Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to the fall of the Western Roman Empire? A. the spread of Christianity B. Germanic invasions from the North C. inflation caused by over-spending on luxury items by the wealthy, and poor crop production D. widespread earthquakes throughout the region
D. widespread earthquakes throughout the region
500
Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy? A. Religious leaders control government policy. B. The government limits the thoughts and actions of the people. C. Citizens are the source of power in government. D. The decisions of government are made by influential military officers.
C. Citizens are the source of power in government.
500
The capitol of the Eastern Roman Empire was renamed after which emperor? A. Constantine B. Alexander C. Claudius D. Commodus
A. Constantine
500
Which statement would most likely represent the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta A. “I feel as though I have never left home. Everything here is the same as it is in Athens.” B. “This society allows more freedom of expression than I have ever experienced in Athens.” C. “I have never seen a society that so valued its citizens as here in Sparta.” D. “The government and society of Sparta are too strict. The people have little voice in government.”
D. “The government and society of Sparta are too strict. The people have little voice in government.”
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