Unit 2 Classical Civilizations

What was the name of the law code in Ancient Rome?

• Code of Hammurabi
• Twelve Tables
• Ten Commandments
• US Constitution 

What was the geography like in Ancient Greece?

• river valley

• islands and mountainous

• swamps

• woodlands

The spreading, blending and mixing of different cultures.

• Cultural Diffusion
• Cultural Fusion
• Cultural Dillusion
• Cultural Design

How did Romans supply their cities with water?

• Romans built their cities where there were natural springs

• Romans only built cities on the banks of rivers

• Roman engineers built aqueducts that carried water to cities

• Roman relied exclusively on rainfall

What does the word "Democracy" mean?

• "rule by the government"
• "rule by the many"
• "rule by the wealthy"
• "rule by the people"

What was the "ASSEMBLY"?

• Where all citizens could debate issues and vote

• Where 500 people supervised the running of the government

• Where elected representatives voted on issues

• Where they would put people on trial for crimes

Chandragupta's grandson who succeeded him to the throne was named...

• Ashoka
• Chandragupta 2
• Nanda
• Kautilya

What is a form of government called in which the leader is put into office by citizens with the right to vote?

• Republic
• Monarchy
• Empire
• Theocracy

What were wealthy landowners called who made up Rome's ruling class? 

• Plebeians
• Patricians
• Monarchs
• Aristocrats

“All I know is that I know nothing.”

- Socrates

The philosopher Socrates was known for his instructional method of

• Preventing his students from studying immoral things.

• Demanding strict obedience to the state.

• Teaching his students to question everything around them.

• Encouraging his students to see the truth through pleasure.