Emergence of Classical Empires

The Persian Empire was built on what principle?

• Faith
• Tolerance
• Military dominance
• Athleticism

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.

Who was the "great" founder of the Persian Empire?

• Cyrus
• Xerxes
• Darius
• Hammurabi

The Persians were defeated by who in 331 B.C.?

• The Greeks
• Alexander the Great
• Julius Caesar
• Egypt

Which geographical feature covers most of Greece's mainland?

• Lakes
• Forests
• Mountains
• Desert

This city-state valued democracy

• Sparta
• Corinth
• Athens
• Crete

– Women – Slaves – Foreigners What is the best title for the list above?

• Caste System of the Gupta Empire
• Rebellious Groups During the Roman Republic
• Roles Redefined as a Result of the Industrial Revolution
• Groups Excluded From Full Citizenship in Ancient Athens

-Democracy -Monarchy -Oligarchy -Tyranny The types of government listed above are --

• The four most common systems of Roman government
• The four most common systems of Greek government
• The four most common systems of Chinese government
• The four most common systems of Persian government

What did the People's Assembly do for Roman citizens?

• Made laws for Plebeians
• Represented people in court
• Sent people to jail
• Provided food for citizens

Who was Rome's first emperor?

• Julius Caesar
• Augustus
• Nero
• Marc Antony