Ancient Greece and Rome

Which statement BEST describes how the government of ancient Rome influenced the United States?

• It was a republic.

• It prohibited slavery.

• It allowed women to vote.

• It was a direct democracy.

What was one effect of the Roman 12 Tables of Law on modern Western government?

• the establishment of republicanism

• the enforcement of election regulations

• the creation of a written constitution

• the development of a superior court

In the ancient Roman Republic, two officials called “consuls” made up the executive branch of government. Each consul had power to reject an action of the other consul. Consuls served one-year terms.

This information explains how Romans

• created laws.

• elected officials.

• limited the power of leaders.

• established rules for campaigns

How did the Jewish Ten Commandments affect the development of a legal code?

• The Commandments emphasized the importance of ethical behavior.

• The Commandments established a structure of government.

• The Commandments helped enforce the authority of secular leaders.

• The Commandments confirmed the need for social equality.

How did Hammurabi’s Code and Draco’s Code create unity and order in their civilizations?

• by establishing a clear system of written laws

• by creating a democratic form of government

• by collecting taxes and providing public services

• by requiring all citizens to train and serve as soldiers

Which of these statements is TRUE about the early Roman Empire?

• Both Christians and Jews sought to find natural laws.

• Both Christians and Jews recognized many gods.

• Both Christians and Jews fought for democracy.

• Both Christians and Jews faced persecution.

Why is the idea in this excerpt important to the development of government in Western Europe?

And the rule of law, it is argued, it is preferable to that of any individual.

—Aristotle, Politics

• It determined how to choose the monarch.

• It limited the authority of a tyrant.

• It defined the role of philosophers.

• It controlled entry into the aristocracy.

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 watermills

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 were citizens different from other social classes in ancient Athens?

• Only citizens could hold political positions.

• Only citizens could conduct trade in the city.

• Citizens could only become metics by passing a test.

• Citizens could only own land if their parents were metics.