Roman and Byzantine Empire

One explanation for the fall of the Roman Empire and of the Han dynasty is that they both

• Refused the aid of foreign mercenaries

• banned long-distance trade causing economic strain

• grew too large to govern their territories effectively

• required devotion to a single religion

Which geographic feature was central in helping the Romans unify their empire

• Alps

• Tiber River

• Mediterranean Sea

• Great Rift Valley

One reason the Justinian Code was significant was that it

• established the basis for the development of the Code of Hammurabi

• became the foundation of the modern legal systems of many Western countries

• incorporated laws from all over Asia and Europe

• lead to the protection of inalienable rights in Roman Territories

Both the Han Dynasty and Roman Empire were known for

• developing political structures

• having governments dominated by a merchant

• using examinations to select officials

• having long periods of stable government

At the height of its power, which ancient civilization controlled the entire coastal region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea?

• Phoenician

• Persian

• Roman

• Greece

The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to

• Cultural Isolation

• Stable Government

• command economies

• distinct social classes

How did the geography of the Italian peninsula influence the development of the Roman Empire?

• The unnavigable rivers in the northern part of the peninsula protected the Romans from their neighbors.

• The harsh climate prevented agricultural production on the Italian peninsula

• The lengthy, rugged seacoast encouraged frequent invasions of the Italian peninsula.

• The location of the peninsula contributed to the Roman control of the Mediterranean region.

The Pillars of Emperor Asoka of the Mauryan Empire,and the Code of Hammurabi of Babylon are most similar to the

• Zigguarts of Sumeria

• map projections of the Mercator

• Great Sphinx of the Egyptians

• Twelve Tables of the Romans.

A valid conclusion drawn from these facts is that Roman women

• had the right to vote

• enjoyed some legal rights

• were equal to men

• could hold political offices

China under the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they

• developed extensive trade networks

• created classless societies

• encouraged democratic ideas

• established free-market economies