Reviewing Empires

Why did Rome begin to create an empire and take over more land?

• needed more farmland
• the monarchy demanded it
• feudal system needed it to survive
• invaders were moving into their territory 

Rome built these to help increase their economy and encourage trade and travel throughout the empire.

• aqueduct
• railroads
• roads
• caravel ships

This empire is known for having a republic, 12 Tables and an extensive road system

• Rome

• Greece

• China

• Inda

The Han Dynasty used the ___________ to justify their taking over of power in China. 

• Special People Picker
• Blessings Mandate
• democratic vote
• Mandate of Heaven

Which empires influenced future societies in government and law? (esp ideas on democracy and codified laws)

• China and Aztecs

• Greeks and Romans

• Romans and Indians

• Egyptians and Babylonians

Which of the following types of governments were adopted to help govern large territories?

• socialism
• communism
• decentralized democracy
• centralized government

Which of the following helped Rome create its vast empire in Italy?

• military
• shipbuilding economy
• Crusades win
• adoption of Christianity

Which group was most responsible for the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Germanic Tribes/Huns
• Egyptian Mummies
• Vikings/Panthers
• Mesopotamians

After which wars did Athens take control of Greece?

• Punic

• Persian

• Polynesian

• Peppercorn

Which of the following would NOT lead to the decline of an empire

• trade routes
• centralized government
• weak leaders
• economic decline