Chapter 4 Review-Scritchfield-World History

Which responsibility did citizens in ancient Greece MOST likely have?

"It is necessary for the citizens to be of such a number that they know each other's personal qualities and thus can elect their officials and judge their fellows in a court of law sensibly."

--Aristotle, Politics

• to serve on juries and vote for leaders

• to educate children in public schools

• to be well-informed about local laws and customs

• to actively participate in local social events

Which philosopher's idea of who should govern was based on the principle of rule by a "wise philosopher-king"?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Socrates

• Pericles

Which elements of the United States government was influenced by ancient Greece?

• its democracy

• its federal system

• its universal education

• its two major political parties

Which concept is Plato expressing in this excerpt?

"When men have both done and suffered injustice and have had experience of both...they think that they had better agree among themselves to have neither..."

--Plato, The Republic: Book II

• constitutional monarchy

• separation of powers

• popular sovereignty

• the rule of law

The ancient Greek city-state of Athens influenced later cultures by

• adopting a monotheistic religion.

• developing a written language.

• constructing a system of canals.

• establishing a democratic government.

The development of direct democracy in ancient Greece expanded which traditional belief?

• Religious faith is the basis for the law.

• Individuals have political duties.

• People have moral freedom.

• There is only one god.

How did its location near the sea MOST contribute to the growth of ancient Greece?

• by supplying water for irrigating crops

• by providing easy access to trade routes

• by creating a natural barrier from enemies

• by generating power for watermills

Which statement BEST explains a significant effect of the various routes of the Silk Road?

• Religious conflict between China and the Middle East intensified.

• Military invasions of African nations increased.

• The spread of new technologies to the Americas improved.

• Trade between Europe and Asia expanded.

What relationship did the untouchables have with the classes in the caste system of ancient India?

• They belonged to the upper caste and seldom associated with the lower castes.

• They were excluded from the caste system and shunned by others.

• They belonged to the priestly caste and were isolated in temples.

• They were household servants and seldom went out in public.

How were the social hierarchies of ancient Egypt and ancient Greece similar?

• At the bottom of both hierarchies were slaves who had few rights.

• At the top of both hierarchies was a ruler who was considered a god.

• Movement within both hierarchies was fairly easy and happened often.

• Political power was distributed equally among the classes in both hierarchies.