Greece and Persia

The Persian Empire served as the birthplace of —

• government tests for job-seekers

• the earliest monotheistic religion

• the first iron weapons and tools

• modern democratic traditions

Which of the following traits of the U.S. government reflects the influence of political ideas from classical Greek civilization? A B C D

• Strong executive branch

• Presidential veto power

• Public trial for crimes

• Separation of powers

How did Judaism differ from many other early religions prior to the classical period?

• Judaism encouraged missionaries to convert non-believers.

• Judaism relied on the interpretations of religious scholars.

• Judaism emphasized a belief in one God.

• Judaism imposed strict dietary laws.

Which of the following was politically characteristic of many civilizations during the Classical Era (500BC-600AD)? B

• Complex empires with bureaucracies developed

• Small feudal kingdoms spread across Eurasia.

• Representative governments evolved throughout the world.

• Voting rights were given to more and more people.

Zoroastrianism is an early monotheistic religion emerging from which classical civilization?

• Greece

• Han China

• Persia

• Gupta India

The establishment of a Hellenistic empire by Alexander is considered a great achievement because it —

• allowed for Christianity to emerge in a peaceful Greek empire

• promoted the early development of democracy in Greece

• brought about the establishment of the first Greek city-states

• facilitated the spread and preservation of Greek knowledge

Which innovation promoted trade and contributed to the unity of the Persian Empire? F G H J

• Use of standardized metal coins

• Construction of the remarkable gardens of the palace in Babylon

• Creation of a universal code of laws

• Division of the empire into administrative provinces

Which type of government of early Greece often consisted of a small group of wealthy people in power?

• Democracy

• Republic

• Tyranny

• Oligarchy

The architecture of many buildings in Washington D.C., such as the Supreme Court Building and the White House, reflect the influence of —

• Germanic tribes

• Han China

• Greece

• Persia

Which classical Greek political practice was adopted by the classical Romans? F G H J

• Creating a system of public baths for sanitation

• Granting citizens the right to participate in government through the voting process

• Establishing a council of the 500 largest landowners to serve as advisers to legislators

• Allowing a supreme court of impartial judges