Unit 2 - Classical Period (World History)

The fall of the Roman Empire resulted in which of the following?

• A period of weak central government and general disorder

• A renewed focus on education and artistic expression

• An increase in international trade and manufacturing

• The growth of cities dominated by the middle class

The Code of Hammurabi, the Code of Justinian, and the Twelve Tables are similar in that each —

• were used to establish democratic institutions

• advocated for social and political equality

• promoted freedom of religion

• established legal principles

Which of the following statements about the political system of the ancient Roman Empire is correct?

• it was characterized by a strong central government

• it provided for universal suffrage in national elections

• the rulers of the empire strictly adhered to constitutional principles

• the empire was ruled by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders

Which of the following was a major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire?

• a series of military defeats by African empires

• the continued acceptance of traditional religions

• government instability and widespread political corruption

• the abolishment of slavery in the lands controlled by the empire

Which Greek historical figure introduced the concept of "equality under the law"?

• Aristotle

• Pericles

• Socrates

• Copernicus

Which of the following is a characteristic of democracy?

• The military controls what legislation is passed.

• Government policy is controlled by religious leaders

• Citizens are the source of power in government.

• Government restricts the thoughts and actions of the people.

Both the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire —

• controlled large areas surrounding the Indian Ocean.

• built extensive road systems that helped to unify their citizens.

• created republican governments in which ordinary citizens held most of the power

• promoted the rule of law and treated ordinary citizens and privileged classes equally.

The basis of Western democracy was established by —

• ancient Greek civilization.

• ancient Persian civilization.

• ancient Chinese civilization.

• ancient Babylonian civilization.

In what way did Constantine I affect the Christian religion?

• He outlawed the practice of Christianity in the Roman Empire.

• He imprisoned and executed large numbers of Roman Catholics

• He made Christianity the official state religion of the Roman Empire.

• He tolerated the Catholic Church and granted it large amounts of land.

One of ancient Rome's primary contributions to the establishment of an effective legal system is that it began to —

• hire and train professional jurists.

• prohibit bribes from swaying legal opinion.

• establish a series of appellate courts.

• employ indentured servants to act as bailiffs.