Western Classical Civilizations Test REVIEWS

Which society was the first to practice direct democracy?

• The city-state of Sparta

• The city-state of Athens

• The empire of Alexander the Great

• The Persian Empires

What was NOT one of the factors that forced many of the people to leave Greece?

• The desire for more farmland

• Overcrowding in the city-states

• The constant battles between Athens and Sparta

• The opportunity to achieve great amounts of wealth

What was a system of government originating in Greece which is controlled by the people called?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Socialism

Who were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?

• Consuls of the Roman Republic

• Religious leaders in Rome

• Greek philosophers

• Greek tyrants

What was a common characteristic of the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome?

• They were both carved on stone tablets

• They both advocated for the abolition of slavery

• They both were based on the principles of communism

• They both provided a set of written laws

Who wrote the History of the Persian Wars?

• Socrates

• Plato

• King Philip II

• Herodotus

Which of the following is NOT a contribution of the Romans?

• Development of the Latin language

• Creation of the Julian calendar

• Invention of the printing press

• Establishment of the Roman law

What was the actual result of the Peloponnesian Wars?

• Sparta won

• Athens won

• The Macedonians took control of the area

• None of the above

Which historical law system contributed significantly to the standardization and uniformity of laws in its society?

• The Code of Justinian

• The Twelve Tables of Roman Law

• Draconian Law

• All of the above

If you were asked to compare and contrast the U.S. and the Roman Republic, which of the following would best exemplify characteristics they had in common?

• Both societies established a form of representative government

• Both societies were able to avoid any civil strife (fighting)

• Both societies were able to survive dictatorships and invasion from neighboring enemies

• Desire for religious freedom was a major factor in uniting the people into a single nation