Unit 2 - Classical Empires

Gupta Empire accomplishments during the

• Advances in mathematics and science

• stable government and military

• Sanskrit literature

• Revival of Hinduism

• ALL of the ABOVE

What about the Roman republic is

evident in the U.S. government?

• Lawyers

• President

• Laws

• Dictatorship

Ashoka used his power as ruler to

• build shrines

• get Buddhist monks

• offer gifts

• spread ideas about Buddhism

“What Athens was in miniature America will be in magnitude.”

Which characteristic of classical Greek civilization was Thomas Paine most likely referring to

in the quote?

• military service

• democratic elections

• Coming up with oligarchy

• advice

In what way did the trial of a war hero exemplify

Roman legal traditions?

• trial by a jury was common

• importance of having lawyers in trials

• that no citizen was above the law

• commitment to protecting people

Best reflects the efforts of the Roman Republic

• reduce tension

• made borders safe

• separate power in government

• divides power

Which of the following best describes Indian culture during the rule of the Gupta Empire?

• Buddhist dominated

• Hindu culture flourished

• scholars were jailed

• Cultural pursuits were no allowed

As a result of the collapse of Roman rule in 476, western Europe experienced-

• agriculture revolution

• better art and learning

• people living in the city

• a lack of political unity

Why did the Mauryan Empire flourish under the leadership of Ashoka?

• laws were so strict, no one would go against it

• The empire was divided

• He started a period of peace

• many were forced to convert to Buddhism

Which social change resulted from the adoption of the Edict of Milan?

• Rome became the center of the Christian Church.

• social classes were divided

• Political rights were granted to a certain social class

• Culture between invaders and Roman citizens.