Classical Era Civilizations and World Religions

The ruler of Vatican city is also the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, a major religious group. What kind of government does this represent?

• Theocracy

• Absolute monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Torgyopoly

The country of Oman is ruled by a single individual who is not constrained by any laws. What kind of government does this represent?

• Democracy

• Absolute monarchy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

Which of the following best explains the difference between an absolute monarchy and an oligarchy?

• An oligarchy allows for freedom of religion; a monarchy gives power to members of a church.

• An oligarch is a single individual who wields power; a monarchy is ruled by an elite group.

• An empire that rules over multiple kingdoms is an oligarchy; each kingdom is a monarchy.

• An oligarchy is ruled by an elite group; an absolute monarchy is ruled by a single individual.

Which best describes how river valley civilizations influenced the development of classical civilizations?

• Warfare between early river valley civilizations was so destructive that classical civilizations avoided it.

• Urbanization began in early river valley civilizations and expanded in classical civilizations.

• Early river valley civilizations’ distrust of foreign goods led to limited trade between classical civilizations.

• Religious persecution by river valley civilizations led classical civilizations to become less religious.

Which of the following explains how Persia became a classical civilization?

• By expanding its military and cultural influence over an entire region.

• By defeating the allied Greek city-states in the Greco-Persian Wars.

• By reversing trends started by ancient river valley civilizations.

• By moving from flat river geography to steep mountainous islands

Which of the following describes an important achievement of classical Chinese civilizations?

• Founding Buddhism

• Establishing democracy

• Inventing paper

• Creating geometry

Which of these situations is only possible because of contributions from classical India?

• A mathematician uses the Pythagorean Theorem.

• A student uses paper to take notes in class.

• A farmer plants and harvests crops.

• A monk practices Buddhist meditation.

Which of these developments illustrates classical India’s influence on the world today?

• Hinduism is one of the modern world’s largest religions.

• Architects use the Pythagorean Theorem to design solid buildings.

• Philosophers rely on logic to answer questions about the universe.

• The Terra-Cotta Army is an extremely popular tourist destination.

Which of the following describes a lasting effect of classical Greek civilization on the modern world?

• The Greek idea of democracy influences many of today’s governments.

• The Greek polytheistic religion is the basis for most Western religions.

• The Greek military defeat of Persia marked the end of empires in Europe.

• The Greek belief in equal rights for women has spread around the globe.

Which of the following describes an important contribution of classical Greece?

• Creation of a system of philosophy based on logic and observation.

• Establishment of a religious system that had only one god.

• Institution of civil service examinations for government officers.

• Development of imperial governments based on strong central authority.