World History - Classical Era

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Which society was the first to practice direct democracy? Options: city-state of Athens, empire of Alexander the Great, city-state of Sparta, Persian Empire

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city-state of Athens

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One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of -

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separate, independent city-states

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What refers to the long period of peace that Rome enjoyed when Caesar Augustus took over?

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Pax Romana

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How did the Ancient Rome contribute to the Western World (America)?

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The creation of a system of written law (12 Tables)

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Who conquered Persia?

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Alexander the Great

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The Gupta Empire of Ancient India helped spread ___________?

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Hinduism 

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Which of the following was not a contribution of the Neolithic Revolution on all future civilizations?

• Formation of government systems
• Creation of only Polytheistic religions
• Development of new technology
• Building around major waterways

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Creation of only Polytheistic religions

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This Classical Era civilization was located on the Italian peninsula and allowed for the rise of Christianity in Europe.

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Romans

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The invasion of the Indian society by Alexander the Great led to the rise of which dynasty?

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Mauryan

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Which of the three Classical Chinese dynasties do most modern Chinese ethnically consider themselves? Zhou , Shang , Han , Qin

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Han