World History I- Classical Civilizations

Which statement describes the origin of these terms?

• They are events from Roman history.

• They are found in Babylonian legends.

• They are taken from Greek mythology.

• They are actions of Egyptian gods.

This is a quotation from--

• Pericles

• Homer

• Pythagoras

• Hippocrates

Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?

• Venus

• Zeus

• Juno

• Apollo

What was the purpose of this structure?

• To make travel easier

• To carry water

• To practice a religion

• To defend a city

Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilizations by--

• sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East

• legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire

• codifying Roman law in the Middle East

• unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire

Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediteranean region?

• Athens

• Carthage

• Alexandria

• Corinth

How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic and social structures of the Roman Republic?

• Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.

• Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome.

• Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.

• The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.

These statements describe characteristics of the early--

• Buddhists

• Muslims

• Zoroastrians

• Christians