Unit 3 CBA 2nd Six Weeks

Which of the following best explains how river valley civilizations influenced the development of Classical civilizations?

• The belief in monotheism was advanced by the river valley civilizations.

• The idea of religious freedom was promoted by the river valley civilizations.

• The tradition of hunting and gathering was introduced by the river valley civilizations.

• The foundations of political centralization were established by the river valley civilizations.

characteristics best reflect the efforts of the Roman Republic to —

• reduce tension between plebeians and patricians

• maintain effective borders against barbarian invasion

• separate power among different government branches

• divide power between provincial and central authorities

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

Advancements in Mathematics and Sciences

• Accomplishments during the Gupta Empire

• Influences of the Han Dynasty

• Results of a Stable Persian Empire

• Achievements during the Maurya Empire

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

characteristic of classical Greek civilization

• The life-long military service

• The use of democratic elections

• The creation of an oligarchy

• The use of oracles for advice