World History Midterm Review

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What feature of the ancient Athenian and Roman governments evolved into a key feature of the US government?

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Representative democracy

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How did Roman technological advancements affect the spread of Christianity? Options: A. Roman concrete allowed the Christians to build great churches which helped the church to become popular, B. Roman aqueducts brought water to struggling Christian communities allowing them to survive, C. The political stability of Roman lands brought on by superior Roman military technology made it possible for the young church to flourish, D. Roman roads made it possible for Roman Christians to travel throughout the empire and spread their religious idea.

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Roman roads made it possible for Roman Christians to travel throughout the empire and spread their religious idea.

Front

What government do all citizens rule and vote directly and not through representatives?

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Direct Democracy

Front

Which civilization is associated with aqueducts, roads, arches, and concrete?

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Classical Rome

Front

The influence of which ancient culture had a lasting impact on Western educational philosophies, leading to the continued study of the humanities?

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Greco-Roman culture

Front

What helped Christianity eventually become the dominant religion in Europe? Options: A. The conversion of Alexander the Great, B. Its transmission via Indian Ocean Trade, C. Its diffusion (spread) throughout the Roman Empire, D. The establishment of the Silk Road network

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Its diffusion (spread) throughout the Roman Empire

Front

Who is the head of the Roman Catholic Church?

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Pope

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What weakened the Church? Options: Crusades and Feudalism, Plague and Feudalism, Crusades and plague

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Crusades and plague

Front

What is it called when the pope banishes someone from the church?

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Excommunication

Front

How did the Catholic Church affect European society during the Middle Ages?

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It provided a source of central authority.