Unit 2 - Western Classical Civilization

Which statement would likely represent the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta?

• "The government and society of Sparta are too strict. The people have little voice in

  the government."

• "I feel as though I have never left home. Everything here is the same as it is in

  Athens."

• "This society allows more freedom of expression than I have ever experienced in

  Athens.'

• "I have never seen a society that so valued its citizens as here in Sparta."

One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the

development of-

• Absolute monarchies

• Extensive trade

• Separate, independent city-states

• Belief in one God

Match the following

• Twelve Tables

• Laws based on the word of God

• The Code of Hammurabi

• 1st Set of Laws

• 10 Commandments

• Laws to protect commoners

How did Italy's geography influence the development of the Roman empire?

• A harsh climate prevented sufficient agricultural production

• Unnavigable rivers in the northern part of the peninsula protected the Romans from

  their neighbors

• The lengthy, rugged seacoast encouraged frequent invasions by hostile foreigners

• The central location of the peninsula contributed to Roman control of the

  Mediterranean region.

Which ancient civilizations are most closely associated with the Twelve Tables, an

extensive road system, the invention of concrete, and the spread of Christianity?

• Babylonian Empire

• Grecian Empire

• Phoenician Empire

• Roman Empire

Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?

• Religious leaders control government policy.

• Citizens are the source of power in the government.

• The government limits the thoughts and actions of people.

• The decisions of the government are made by influential military leaders.

The Roman system of justice is considered a milestone because it -

• Greatly limited the emperor's powers

• Served as a model for many later European systems

• Provided the first democratic constiution

• United Greco-Roman and Chinese ideas of justice.

Who were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?

• Consuls of the Roman Republic

• Pharaohs of ancient Egypt

• Religious leaders of the ancient Hebrews

• Philosophers of ancient Greece

One way in which the actions of Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great were similar was

that each -

• 
  Conquered neighboring peoples to build vast empires

• Issued written constitutions that defined the rights of citizens

• Refused to grant religious freedom to their subjects

• Introduced important legal changes to protect basic human rights

Match the following

• Ancient Greek Philosophers

• Who was Eratosthenes?

• Ancient Greek Mathematician

• Who were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?

• Ancient Greek Geographer

• Who was Archimedes?