Unit 2: Classical Empires

What Greek word was used to describe the city-states and surrounding lands that made up the Greek Empire? 

• Phalanx 
• Polis
  
• Acropolis 
• Helots 

All of the following were highly esteemed by the Athenians, but which one was valued by the Spartans? 

• physical strength 
• freedom of thought 
• art and beauty 
• individuality 

Democracy in ancient Athens gave rights and privileges to which group below? 

• women 
• foreigners 
• citizens
  
• men 

Which group below received better treatment under the Romans than they had under the Greeks? 

• slaves
  
• foreigners 
• citizens
  
• women 

Which of the following aspects of American culture has been most influenced by ancient Greek society?

• Dance
• Music
• Sports
• Travel

In ancient Sparta, which activity was a defining feature of citizenship for men? 

• Financial contribution to public-works projects 
• Attendance at religious ceremonies 
• Participation in public assemblies 
• Membership in the military 

What major contribution to classical civilizations came from the ancient Jewish tribes?

• Polytheism
• Secularism
• Monotheism
• Unitheism

Which classical civilization is identified by label C?

• Persia
• India
• Greece
• Ancient Rome

How did Judaism differ from many other early religions prior to the classical period? 

• Judaism imposed strict dietary laws. 
• Judaism emphasized a belief in one God. 
• Judaism relied on the interpretations of religious scholars. 
• Judaism encouraged missionaries to convert non-believers. 

Greece influenced Rome in all of the following EXCEPT _________________ . 

• language 
• philosophy 
• art/architecture 
• Christian religion