WH Unit 2 Test Review

Ancient Roman Cultural Achievements

-Roman architectural styles are found throughout the world

-Roman law is the basis for legal practice in Europe, former European colonies, and Latin America

-Roman roads, called the greatest engineering accomplishment of their time, are still used in some places today

-Roman art was the inspiration for many works during the Renaissance period

Which statement is consistent with the cultural influence of Ancient Rome on other civilizations?

• Rome has had a lasting impact on the modern art period

• Rome has had an enduring impact on modern civilizations

• The Romans greatly influenced early African societies

• The Romans greatly influenced Greek society

Which ancient civilization most influenced the development of a democratic form of government in the United States?

• India

• China

• Egypt

• Greece

How were patricians different from other social classes in Ancient Rome?

• Patricians had the poorest living conditions

• Patricians were prohibited from becoming citizens

• Patricians came from a different country and belonged to a different culture

• Patricians owned most of the land and held most of the political positions

How did codifying laws benefit all societies?

• by promoting equality and prohibiting discrimination

• by creating an early form of representative government

• by establishing a clear system of rules and consequences

• by ensuring power was distributed between branches of government

How did its location near the sea most contribute to the growth of Ancient Greece?

• by supplying water for irrigating crops

• by providing easy access to trade routes

• by creating a natural barrier from enemies

• by generating power for water mills

How were the social hierarchies of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece similar?

• At the bottom of both hierarchies were slaves who had few rights

• At the top of both hierarchies was a ruler who was considered a god

• Political power was distributed equally among the classes in both hierarchies

• Movement within both hierarchies was fairly easy and happened often

Which change resulted from the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• New military tactics were developed

• The role of religious institutions in society declined

• New farming techniques were developed

• The use of established trade routes declined

How were citizens different from other social classes in Ancient Athens?

• Only citizens could conduct trade in the city

• Only citizens could hold political power

• Citizens could only become metics by passing a test

• Citizens could only own land if their parents were metics

Which of these resulted from the implementation of the examination system in Ancient China?

• more social mobility

• increased international trade

• reduced government spending

• less gender discrimination

Which factor most determined the caste to which a person belonged in Ancient India?

• amount of wealth owned

• office to which one was elected

• family into which one was born

• level of academic achievement