Unit 2 Review

1) In the Classical Era, Greek religion could BEST be described as

• animistic
• monotheistic
• paganistic
• polytheistic

2) During the Roman Empire

• A) most religions were tolerated as long as members still revered the emperors.
• B) the government discouraged long-standing religious ceremonies.
• C) Islam was banned from all of the territories in the empire.
• D) citizens were required to worship Zeus, Apollo, & Hera.

3) The Western Roman Empire was weakened by which of these?

• A) the high cost of defending the empire
• B) civil wars begun by Christian zealots
• C) uprisings by Etruscans in the north
• D) the prolonged nature of the Peloponnesian War

These describe what position in the Roman Republic?
· two people served in this position
· highest elected position in the Roman Republic
· elected by the Centuriate Assembly
· highest civilian and military magistrates

• A) Censor
• B) Consul
• C) Emperor
• D) Praetor

Which is the BEST description of plebeians in Ancient Rome?

• a group of judges in the Roman Empire
• a group of three leaders of the Roman Republic
• a large but politically limited group of people
• a powerful group of nobles who were small in number

Which is the BEST description of patricians in Ancient Rome?

• a group of judges in the Roman Empire
• a group of three leaders of the Roman Republic
• a large but politically limited group of people
• a powerful group of nobles who were small in number

Pericles is MOST known for

• being a firm but fair tyrant of Ancient Greece.
• overseeing democratic government in Ancient Athens.
• his instruction of famous philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
• leading Sparta to victory over Persian invaders in 5th century Greece.

In its early years, Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire because its teaching appealed especially to

• wealthy merchants.
• many Roman emperors
• the poor and oppressed.
• Hellenistic philosophers

Greek civilization spread throughout the Mediterranean, Middle East, Egypt, and Asia as Alexander the Great conquered city after city. In order to maintain control, a strong military presence was left in each of the dominated areas. How did this affect the cultures of those regions conquered by Alexander?

• Religion, art, and philosophy were influenced by Greek thought.
• Members of the conquered population covertly taught their children their history.
• The dominated population fought against any teachings that were influenced by Greek thought.
• The government forced the teaching of Greek mathematics and philosophies in the schools in the region.

· Eudoxus
· Ptolemy
· Pythagoras

What is the BEST title for the list?

• Greek Musicians
• Greek Geographers
• Greek Playwrights
• Greek Mathematicians