Unit #3 - Greece and Rome

The city-state of Sparta was characterized by...

• dependence upon the sea.

• an emphasis on warfare.

• an emphasis on temple worship.

• democratic institutions.

In the Hellenistic world, the city-state was replaced as the main political unit by the...

• kingdom

• polis

• empire

• assembly

Which Greek Philosopher focused on logic and reason to understand the natural world?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Herodotus

• Aristotle

What civilization did the Roman’s owe everything to?

• Greeks

• Latins

• Etruscans

• Sumerians

Which of the following leaders set the stage for Athenian democracy by breaking up the power of noble families?

• Solon

• Cleisthenes

• Pericles

• Draco

When Alexander died he did not name an heir which led to?

• the rise of Rome

• return to democracy in Athens

• a power vacuum and the dividing of the Empire

• Persian return to glory

Because the Law of the Twelve Tables were displayed, judges could not

• make decisions based on secret laws.

• show partiality to non-Romans.

• discriminate against Etruscans.

• preserve the status of plebeians.

Which of the following was NOT a branch of government in Athenian Democracy?

• The Council of 500

• The Assembly

• The Courts

• The Executive Council

Macedonia was able to take control of all of Greece in the 340s BC because

• a terrible plague had weakened Athens and Sparta

• a long cycle of warfare left all of Greece vulnerable to attack.

• Xerxes was a brilliant commander of the Macedonian army.

• the Persian Empire had soundly defeated Athens and Sparta.

What caused inflation after the last of the Good Emperors died?

• the tax cut implemented to spur the Roman economy

• the flood of foreign currency into Rome as a result of increased trade

• the layoff of thousands of soldiers to save money

• the minting of new coins containing copper and lead in order to maintain the money supply