Unit 3 Exam Review

Which of the following was politically characteristic of many civilizations during the Classical Era (500BC-600AD)?

• Voting rights were given to more and more people

• Representative governments evolved throughout the world.

• Small feudal kingdoms spread across Eurasia.

• Complex empires with bureaucracies developed.

Which of the following best describes Indian culture during the rule of the Gupta Empire?

• Buddhist traditions dominated, while Hindu customs were viewed unfavorably.

• Hindu culture flourished with many works of art and literature being produced.

• Cultural pursuits were prohibited so people could spend their time in meditation.

• Indian scholars were persecuted by political leaders who felt threatened by their ideas.

Which belief system gained prominence in India during the Mauryan Empire?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Confucianism

How did the Roman idea of citizenship facilitate political stability throughout Roman territories?

• Romans granted citizenship to both men and women.

• Romans extended citizenship to powerful landowners.

• Romans allowed conquered peoples to become citizens.

• Romans educated citizens about representative government.

Which innovation promoted trade and contributed to the unity of the Persian Empire?

• Use of standardized metal coins

• Creation of a universal code of laws

• Division of the empire into administrative provinces

• Construction of the remarkable gardens of the palace in Babylon

Zoroastrianism is an early monotheistic religion emerging from which classical civilization?

• Han China

• Persia

• Greece

• Gupta India

Which of the following best describes the factors that contributed to the collapse of the Roman Empire and Han China?

• Internal rebellions led by peasant groups eventually resulted in the overthrow of both empires.

• Corruption in the government, social instability and the inability to manage vast borders eventually doomed both empires.

• A failure to standardize coinage along with high tariffs on trade resulted in a disruptive trade system and eventual decline of the two empires.

• Adoption of new religious practices among the elite political leaders created a vacuum of leadership and eventual decay of leadership in the empires.

Which type of government of early Greece often consisted of a small group of wealthy people in power?

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Republic

• Democracy

Which of the following traits of the U.S. government reflects the influence of political ideas from classical Greek civilization?

• Separation of powers

• Public trial for crimes

• Presidential veto power

• Strong executive branch

What is the historical significance of Justinian's Law Code?

• It served as the first written legal constitution.

• It promoted the idea of the king as the primary legal authority.

• It introduced the ideas of legalism and retribution for crimes.

• It preserved the Roman legal customs for later Western civilizations.