Classical Civilizations

This table shows the separate branches of the Roman Government.

What was the purpose of this government structure?

• to consolidate power to a small group

• to ensure no branch had too much power

• to incorporate religion into government

• to streamline the way decisions were made

These are two photographs of the ruins of structures built in Ancient Rome.

Which statement best reflects the important of the Ancient Roman structures in these photographs?

• Roman structures were built so well that many remain today.

• Roman structures served as examples of poor architectural planning.

• Roman structures were destroyed by a war with the Goths and Vandals.

• Roman structures showed strong ties to Ancient Egyptian designs.

This is a diagram of an architectural invention during the Roman Empire. How did this invention impact Roman Society?

• Defensive barriers protected cities.

• Water power increased business.

• Freshwater was brought to the cities.

• Sewage was dumped outside of the cities.

These images show the deities of Christian and Roman religions.

Based on these images, which statement identifies one difference between Christianity and the Roman Religion?

• Christianity was monotheistic, while the Roman religion was polytheistic

• Christianity was polytheistic, while the Roman religion was monotheistic.

• The Roman religion worshiped animal spirits, while Christianity worshiped God.

• The Roman religion incorporated Jewish beliefs, while Christianity did not.

What happened during the Greek Golden Age?

• There was a decline in the importance of art

• There were many artistic and scientific achievements.

• There was less emphasis on the importance of citizenship.

• There was a large drop in trade among the city states.

Why did the Roman Republic develop a complex system of roads?

• to improve religious freedoms

• to reduce the population

• to reduce the cost of government

• to improve trade

What impact did the development of paved roads have on the ancient Roman Civilization?

• Roads decreased contact with the outside world

• Roads limited the amount of Roman exploration

• Roads led to increased invasion and war.

• Roads led to increased trade and wealth.

Why did the Chinese build the first parts of the Great Wall?

• to prevent traders from entering their lands

• to protect from tsunamis

• to honor the Buddhist gods

• to protect their lands from Mongol invaders

This chart shows factors that led to the fall of the Roman Empire. Which Statement completes this chart?

• Wars with Carthage bankrupted the military.

• The government placed higher taxes on its people.

• The economy boomed as trade with Asia grew.

• The Roman Republic began as citizens rebelled against the emperor

How was the Byzantine Empire related to the Roman Empire?

• The Byzantine Empire provided many cultural ideas that the Roman Empire copied.

• The Byzantine Empire rose out of the eastern Roman Empire.

• The Byzantine Empire invaded and destroyed the Roman Empire.

• The Byzantine Empire prevented the Roman Empire from trading with the Middle East.