Classical Civilizations

The Pax Romana was the name given to a 200 year-long period:

• of especially bad emperors in the Roman Empire.

• of time the Roman Empire existed in world history

• the Roman Republic lasted before becoming an Empire.

• peace and prosperity in the Mediterranean region where the Roman Empire ruled.

The map above illustrates which of the following:

• The invasions of Roman by barbarian tribes

• The spread of Christianity

• The spread of democratic governments

• The extensive trade network started by Chinese silk production

What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in ancient Greece?

• Greece and Rome were often at war

• The mountainous terrain of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlements

• Military leaders found small Greek settlements easy to control

• The Greek people had many different languages and religions

Which of the following characteristics were shared by the Han (Chinese) Empire, the Roman Empire and the Persian Empire?

• All the empires mandated that everyone under their rule convert to their religion

• All empires encouraged free-market activity and valued merchants as the most important to society

• All empires adopted the language of the people that they conquered

• All empires used a type of government bureaucracy, road system and taxation system to govern its territory

The image above represents which of the following achievements of the Roman Empire?

• The improvements on Greek style architecture using columns

• The construction of roads for the movement of the Roman military and trade

• The construction of aqueducts to deliver fresh water to Roman cities

• The Twelve Tables to post the rule of law for all people of Roman to see

Which concept is a feature of both ancient Roman law and our own?

• The right of the accused to face the accuser and be considered innocent until proven guilty

• The presumption of guilt until proven innocent

• The interpretation of law by a jury

• The imposition of penalties based on social class

How are the United States and the Roman Republic alike?

• Both hold elections once every four years

• Both allow all citizens to vote

• Both have a single, powerful chief executive

• all of the above

Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?

• All adult male citizens were eligible to vote

• All residents were given voting rights

• Women were allowed to vote in major elections

• Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections

Why is the Han period considered a Golden Age of Chinese civilization?

• Because of the advances made in ironworking and farming

• Because of advances in science, medicine, technology, and the arts

• Because of the establishment of the Silk Road and increase in gold

• Because of the establishment of a Legalist government

All of the following were ultimately responsible for the collapse of the Roman Empire EXCEPT...

• The Roman Empire became a democracy.

• The empire became too large for the legions to defend.

• The Roman Empire was invaded by outside tribes.

• The Plebeians' rise in unemployment caused a further divide between rich and poor.