Classical Civilizations Exam Review

Using the image, which TWO inferences can you make about the Roman Empire?

• The Romans were able to decide who would sail and trade goods in and around their territories.

• Romans could not trade with neighboring countries.

• Romans were at constant war with neighboring countries.

• Rome had influence in Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Which statement best supports how Christianity evolved during the Roman Empire?

• Christianity began as the official religion of the Roman Empire and ended with Christian persecution.

• Christianity never was adopted in the Roman Empire.

• Christianity began as a persecuted religion and ended as the official religion of the Roman Empire.

• Christianity disappeared in the Roman Empire over time.

Which idea does NOT represent Democracy?

• The government in which citizens (assembly) should decide by vote, the laws of their city-state.

• The Ecclesia passes laws by majority rule.

• The system of government where a small number of people make all the laws and decisions.

• Rich and poor free men born in this city-state had one vote.

Rome's treatment of conquered people further unified their vast empire by which of the following?

• Making Latin the official language lessened regional tensions.

• Automatic citizenship was bestowed upon highly educated civilians.

• Conquered people received trade benefits by supplying slaves.

• Conquered people kept their customs by acknowledging Roman leadership and paying taxes.

The life path of the Patricians and Plebeians was significantly different from each other. Using the image, which TWO statements are correct?

• The Patricians were a more powerful social class.

• The Patricians and Plebeians were equally wealthy.

• The Plebeians vastly outnumbered the Patricians.

• The Plebeians and Patricians had no struggles for power.

All of the following were ultimately responsible for the collapse of the Roman Empire EXCEPT...

• The Roman Empire became a democracy.

• The empire became too large for the legions to defend.

• The Roman Empire was invaded by outside tribes.

• The Plebeians' rise in unemployment caused a further divide between rich and poor.

Which TWO statements best support the belief of the Athenian people?

• The need for a successful military was central to the success of Athens.

• A well-rounded education was offered to the people of Athens.

• A democracy provided some Athenian people the ability to participate in government.

• Children must be strong in order to be productive citizens of Athens.

Using the map, which TWO statements below describe how the geography of Greece influenced the development of the Greek city-states?

• Rugged mountain ranges created natural borders that influenced the rise of independent city-states.

• Ready access to water routes made it easy to trade throughout the Mediterranean Sea.

• Large areas of fertile farmland made individual Greek city-states completely self-sufficient.

• A harsh sea environment discouraged trade and communication between separate kingdoms.

_______________ is an ancient Greece temple

• Parthenon

• Judaism

• Julius Caesar

_______________ is a religion about the Old Testament Bible

• Parthenon

• Judaism

• Julius Caesar