Checkpoint 2

Trial by a jury of your peers has origins in which classical civilizations?

• Greece

• Rome

• China

• Both Greece and Rome

Based on the map and your knowledge of ancient Greece, how did the geography of the region shown affect the development of Greek city-states?

• Natural barriers to travel contributed to the development of a single, dominant culture shared by the city-states.

• Access to water and natural harbors contributed to the development of distinct cultures among the city-states

• Natural barriers to travel contributed to the development of distinct cultures among the city-states.

• Access to water and natural harbors contributed to the development of a single, dominant culture shared by the city-states

How did Darius I, the Great act to strengthen government authority over the many cultures of the Persian Empire?

• He permitted open voting for candidates to republican government.

• He established a direct democracy with required citizen participation.

• . He imposed a single religion and language to unify the different groups

• He divided the land into administrative districts ruled by loyal governors.

"Of the three main types of government, monarchy is in my opinion by far the most preferable. But a moderate and balanced form of government combining all three [monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy] is even better than kingship. … But when there is a tension between the common people and the aristocracy, with each man and group fearing the other, then neither can dominate, and an accommodation must be reached between the people and the powerful." —Cicero

Which of the following is Cicero describing in this quotation?

• the Roman Republic

• the Kingdom of Aksum

• the Athenian democracy

• the Spartan oligarchy

7. The Maurya and Gupta civilizations were able to develop and maintain their territories in modern day ______________ because they had ______________.

• China, a strong leader

• India, a powerful military

• Egypt, cash crops

• Persia, ample access to resources

Which of the following is not true about the collapse of the Han dynasty?

• Its collapse led to reduced trade and manufacturing.

• Divisions between rich and poor classes led to tensions.

• The policies of Wang Mang discouraged manufacturing and trade

• Constant invasions by the Huns along the frontier weakened the military.

Which of the following is a central idea of Hinduism?

• Followers should worship one god.

• All believers are equal in the eyes of God.

• Society is organized into rigid social classes.

• Salvation is obtained by following strict dietary laws.

Which aspect of modern Western civilization was most influenced by ancient Roman society?

• Art

• Law

• Literature

• Music

Describe Rome's  major political, religious AND cultural influence on subsequent civilizations.

Which statements show evidence of how the citizens of Athens exercised their rights within a democratic republic?

• Athens had one of the first forms of government and only Athenian males could participate in public office.

• While today in America, most people enjoy that right despite their race, gender, or ethnicity.

• While today in America, most people enjoy that right despite their race, gender, or ethnicity.

• Athens was dedicated to a military style of society full of non-citizens and soldiers.