Unit 2 Review

India experienced a "golden age" under the Gupta Empire. Which statement BEST characterizes this period?

• A huge gold rush led to the creation of many boom towns.

• India adopted democratic reforms demanded by the people.

• The country expanded westward and defeated the Roman Empire.

• Indian society achieved great artistic and scientific advancements.

Which TWO are attributes of the ancient Greek polis? (must choose 2 answers)

• Independence between city-states

• City-states elected officials to the Senate

• Geographically isolated city-states

• Abundance of natural resources

Which ancient trade route helped merchants export cloth, porcelain, salt, and other goods from China?

• The Amber Road

• The Silk Road

• The Spice Road

• The Via Mara

Why was the Silk Road important?

• It facilitated cultural exchange between Asia and the Americas.

• It facilitated cultural exchange between Asia and the Middle East

• It facilitated the spread of Islam from China to the rest of the world.

• It facilitated the spread of Judaism from China to the rest of the world.

Look at Vincenzo Camuccini's painting, La Morte di Giulio Cesare (the Death of Julius Caesar).

What is shown in the painting?

• Roman senators attempting to save the Roman Republic.

• Roman senators hastening the decline of the Roman Empire.

• Roman senators attacking the emperor of the Roman Empire.

• Roman senators attempting to overthrow the Roman Republic.

What quickly followed this scene?

• The Roman Empire collapsed.

• Brutus became emperor of Rome.

• The Roman Senate was dissolved.

• Rome became enveloped in a civil war.

What political principle did Aristotle believe was MOST important for a successful democracy?

• checks and balances

• the rule of law

• separation of powers

• a strong aristocracy

Which Greek philosopher introduced a new method of teaching that depended on asking his students

probing questions to encourage them to think logically?

• Dante

• Plato

• Socrates

• Herodotus

How did Octavian become Rome's first emperor, Caesar Augustus?

• He was crowned by Julius Caesar.

• He was elected by the people.

• He defeated his rivals in battle.

• He married Cleopatra of Egypt.

Which answer choice correctly describes the Hellenistic period?

• Greek culture dominated Europe and Southwest Asia.

• The Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent.

• The Catholic Church controlled the lives of most European peasants.

• The Delian League reached the height of its power and defeated Persia.