Greece and Rome

How could a boy who was denied entry into the damesmen by the authorities overturn the decision?

• Parents could pay a fee to the government

• The could appeal the court

• Serve in the army for 2 years

• There was nothing that could be done

How did the government and society of Sparta differ most from Athens?

• Military service was not required of Spartan males

• Spartan women had fewer rights than in Athens

• Citizens of Sparta had limited voting rights and did not have an assembly

• The main economy of Sparta was based on manufacturing

Which of the following elements of Athenian government is best represented in American government today?

• Citizenship in the U.S. is granted through military service

• No laws in the U.S. can be passed without it being voted on by ALL citizens

• The U.S. government is led by a president who is chosen by the electoral college

• All citizens are guaranteed the right to vote

Which of the following best describes how Alexander the Great achieved his goals?

• Alexander used his kingdoms position as a major trading power

• Alexander was dedicated to peace and understanding

• Alexander developed a new religion that he spread with the help of missionaries

• Alexander used his skilled army to conquer a large portion of the known world

Which is the best example of the spread of Greek cult in the ancient world?

• Senators from both come from the patrician classes

• Both wear black robes

• Senators are appointed for life

• Both would have long debates about proposed laws

Why does the U.S. capitol building have columns?

• They are easy to construct, so everyone does it

• Government buildings were designed to also serve as religious centers

• The designers wanted to copy the Roman Senate because the U.S. government was modeled after Rome

• Columns are considered to be a symbol of wisdom

How did Julius Caesar cause the collapse of the Roman Republic?

• Caesar raised the taxes that caused the economy to collapse

• Rome declared war on Carthage which resulted in the defeat of Rome

• Caesar ignored the system of checks and balances and took too much power for himself

• Caesar bribed the plebeians who elected him Caesar for life

How did the expansion of the Roman Empire benefit the people of Rome and the rest of Italy?

• Rome based its economic system on the U.S. and Europe

• The Romans became wealthier and created a high demand for luxury goods

• The Barbarians quit fighting and learned a new religion

• Communication became easier because ships now used sails made of flax from Gaul

Which of the following achievements of the Romans best facilitated the interchange of ideas and goods in the Roman Empire during Pax Romana?

• Latin language was spoken across the Empire, allowing people from different cultures to speak to each other

• The dominant religion was Judaism

• Roman architecture was used to design and build buildings

• The Romans had a huge navy whose job was to transport large amounts of goods, lowering the prices

Why would the Roman province of Egypt conduct trade with not only the Roman Empire, but also India and China?

• Egyptian traders knew that the people in East Asia had a high demand for flax sails

• The people of China had a high demand for rice that was grown in Italy

• Because of Egypt's location near the Middle East, it was easy to trade goods

• The Romans conquered Egypt specifically so it could be used as a based for spreading literature, art, and ideas