Classical civilization

How does a republic differ from a direct democracy?

• republic has representatives who are elected to office by the citizens.

• A democracy places power in the hands of a committee

• A republic allows every citizen to vote on every law proposed.

   

• A democracy gives power to political parties who vote on the laws.

The Chinese explained rebellions, civil wars, and invasions as -

• the failure of the people to respect authority.

• the whims of the gods, who played tricks on humans.

  worship.

• the ruler’s loss of the Mandate of Heaven.

• a decline in the role of the family and ancestor

. Roman art and literature blended Roman civilization with that of -

 

 

 

 

 

• A.   Gaul

• B.   Asia Minor

• C.   Carthage

• D.   Greece

 

What is the name of the structure above and what Classical Empire developed it?

• Great Wall: Han China

• Aqueduct: Rome

• Columns: Greece

• Ishtar Gate: Persia

5. How did Confucianism influence traditional Chinese culture?

 

• A. Development of a writing system

• B. Production of agricultural surplus for trade

• C. Development of social order/ political organization

• D. Outlawed ancestor worship

How did Alexander the Great influence conquered areas during the Hellenistic period?

 

• A. Forced religious conversions in Gaul

• . Spread Greek culture throughout Asia Minor

• C. Expanded trade to China

• D. United Asia Minor for 1,000 years

. How did the Silk Road differ from the other trade routes at the time?

 

• A.   Connected the Eurasian continent for the first time

• B.   Was the only cross continent trade route

• C.   Became the safest trade route for merchants

• D.   Was the only trade route to spread religions

“Beginning with childhood, all of man’s study is centered on one aim alone — to emerge successfully from the three days’ examination — and all he has in his mind is what success can bring to him in terms of power, influence, and prestige.”

 

-Ye Shib, Chinese scholar

This selection demonstrates the emphasis on the  -

 

  

 

• A. contemplation on nature

• B. law and civil service system

• C. social welfare system

• D. religious practices in China 

The Classical Greeks and Romans influenced which of the following innovations the

    most?

 

 

• A. Law and government

• B. Poetry and drama

• C. Weapons and military

• D. Slavery and trade routes

10. What two religions were born in India?

 

• A. Zoroastrianism and Judaism

• B. Judaism and Christianity

• C. Buddhism and Hinduism

• D. Christianity and Confucianism.