Classical Civilizations Review

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

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Republic

• Democracy

Zoroastrianism is an early monotheistic religion emerging from which classical civilization?

• Han China

• Persia

• Greece

• Gupta India

How did the Roman idea of citizenship facilitate political stability throughout Roman territories?

• Romans granted citizenship to both men and women.

• Romans extended citizenship to powerful landowners

• Romans allowed conquered peoples to become citizens

• Romans educated citizens about representative government

Which of the following best describes the factors that contributed to the collapse of the Roman Empire and Han China?

• Internal rebellions led by peasant groups eventually resulted in the overthrow of both empires

• Corruption in the government, social instability, and the inability to manage vast borders eventually doomed both empires

• A failure to standardize coinage along with high tariffs on trade resulted in a disruptive trade system and eventual decline of the two empires

• Adoption of new religious practices among the elite political leaders created a vacuum of leadership and eventual decay of leadership in the empires.

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

• a revolution in agriculture

• a rebirth of art and learning

• a shift to an urban population

• a lack of political unity and stability

"What Athens was in miniature America will be in magnitude."

- Thomas Paine, The Rights of Man, 1791

Which characteristic of classical Greek civilization was Thomas Paine most likely referring to in the quote?

• The life-long military service

• The use of democratic elections

• The creation of an oligarchy

• The use of oracles for advice

The greatest influence of the ancient Greeks on modern Western political thought was the belief in the

• efficiency of the free market

• value of the individual

• division of power among three branches of government

• separation of church and state

What is the historical significance of Justinian's Law Code?

• It served as the first written legal constitution

• It promoted the idea of the king as the primary legal authority

• It introduced the ideas of legalism and retribution for crimes

• It preserved the Roman legal customs for later Western civilizations

In ancient Sparta, which activity was a defining feature of citizenship for men?

• Financial contribution to public-works projects

• Attendance at religious ceremonies

• Participation in public assemblies

• Membership in the military

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

• The burden of proof is on the accused

• The accused has a right to legal counsel

• The state uses religious leaders as judges

• The accused is innocent until proven guilty