Classical Civilizations ACP Review

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Which of the following was politically characteristic of many civilizations during the Classical Era (500 BC-600 AD)? Voting rights were given to more and more people. Representative governments evolved throughout the world. Small feudal kingdoms spread across Eurasia. Complex empires with bureaucracies developed.

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Complex empires with bureaucracies developed.

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Which of the following best explains how river valley civilizations influenced the development of Classical civilizations? The belief in monotheism was advanced by the river valley civilizations. The idea of religious freedom was promoted by the river valley civilizations. The tradition of hunting and gathering was introduced by the river valley civilizations. The foundations of political centralization were established by the river valley civilizations.

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The foundations of political centralization were established by the river valley civilizations.

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The characteristics listed in the box best reflect the efforts of the Roman Republic to —

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separate power among different government branches

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Which belief system gained prominence in India during the Mauryan Empire?

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Buddhism

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Why did Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi adopt a legalist philosophy of governing after gaining power in China?

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He believed that strong laws and punishments would bring about social order.

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How did the Han Dynasty create a centralized government and complex bureaucracy in China?

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A system of civil services exams was established for the selection of government officials.

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Which innovation promoted trade and contributed to the unity of the Persian Empire?

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Use of standardized metal coins

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Zoroastrianism is an early monotheistic religion emerging from which classical civilization?

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Persia

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Which of the following best completes the graphic organizer? Options: A new dynasty raises taxes for new construction projects. A new dynasty claims the mandate of heaven and takes control. The aging dynasty lowers taxes and appoints a new family to rule. The aging dynasty replaces the emperor with a new military general.

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A new dynasty claims the mandate of heaven and takes control.

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Which title best completes the diagram? Influences of the Han Dynasty, Results of a Stable Persian Empire, Achievements during the Maurya Empire, Accomplishments during the Gupta Empire

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Accomplishments during the Gupta Empire