World History Unit 3 Test

Type of government in Greece where a small group of wealthy people were in power?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

What Roman legal concept is evident in legal proceedings in the United States today?

• The accused is innocent until proven guilty

• The government is split into three branches

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

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

How did the Han Dynasty create a centralized government and complex bureaucracy in China?

• A system of civil services exams was established for the selection of government officials.

• The Han Emperors were all female.

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

• Hindu culture flourished with many works of art and literature being produced.

• Indian culture was basically the same as Greek culture

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

• Judaism emphasized a belief in one God.

• Judaism emphasized a belief in multiple gods.

Which of the following best explains how river valley civilizations influenced the development of Classical civilizations?

• The foundations of political centralization were established by the river valley civilizations.

• Everyone became monotheistic

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

• Complex empires with bureaucracies developed.

• Individuals would become more and more into war-like tendencies.

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

• Public trial for crimes

• Greek bath houses

Why did Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi adopt a legalist philosophy of governing after gaining power in China?

• He believed that strong laws and punishments would bring about social order.

• He wanted the people to like him.