Classical Empires

Which ancient civilization is most closely associated with the Twelve Tables, an extensive road system, the invention of concrete, and the spread of Christianity?

• Babylonian

• Greek

• Phoenician

• Roman

One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of:

• absolute monarchs

• extensive trade

• separate, independent city-states

• belief in one god

The Mandate of Heaven is the idea behind which of the following?

• the feudal system

• the Shang social order

• ancestor worship

• the dynastic cycle

Which empire's legal system served as a model for many later European legal systems?

• Rome

• Maurya India

• Han China

• Persia

Confucianism had a long-term affect on Chinese culture because this exam, based on Confucian principles, was used for over 1,000 years.

• Civil Service Exam

• Student Aptitude Test

• Graduate Record Examination

• Student Academic Readiness Test

Which society was the first to practice direct democracy?

• city-state of Athens

• Hellenistic Empire

• city-state of Sparta

• Persian Empire

Which of these could Roman women not do?

• Make Wills

• Testify in Court

• Own Property

• Vote

The 200 year period of peace, order, and prosperity in Rome is known as:

• Circus Maximus

• Punic Wars

• Pax Romana

• Republic

Which short-lived dynasty is known for unifying China and harsh legalism?

• Han

• Qin

• Gupta

• Zhou

The system of Civil Service exams were used by this dynasty to select officials to run the government:

• Shang

• Han

• Qin

• Zhou