Unit 3.2 Greece and Rome Review

What strategy did the Romans use to maintain political stability in their conquered territories?

• Romans provided education on their government system to the conquered people.

• Romans offered citizenship to the wealthy individuals of the conquered territories.

• Romans offered citizenship to the conquered people.

• Romans granted equal rights to both genders in the conquered territories.

What form of government in ancient Greece was characterized by rule by a few wealthy individuals?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Tyranny

Which political characteristic of Greek civilization was adopted by the Romans?

• The life-long military service

• The use of democratic elections

• The creation of an oligarchy

• The use of oracles for advice

Which aspect of the U.S. government is influenced by the political concepts of ancient Greek civilization?

• Division of powers

• Public trials for criminal offenses

• Power of the president to reject a decision

• Powerful executive branch

What role did Paul play in the expansion of Christianity during the early Christian era?

• He traveled extensively throughout the Roman Empire as a missionary, converting people to Christianity

• As a member of the Roman Senate, he advocated for the acceptance of Christianity within the Empire

• As a high-ranking priest in Rome, he influenced Roman leaders to embrace Christianity

• As the head of the Christian Church in Jerusalem, he laid the foundation for the first Christian structure

Which pair of Greek mathematicians made great advances in geometry?

• Euclid and Pythagoras

• Diogenes and Eratosthenes

• Aristotle and Zeno

• Archimedes and Hipparchus

Which best describes the purpose of a system of “checks and balances”?

• All merchants will have an equal opportunity to trade.
• Laws will be written fairly for everyone.
• The military will be paid for their service.
• No one branch of the government will become stronger than another.

A term from Roman civilization that signifies the power to reject a proposal:

• approve

• veto

• debate

• senator

What is one way the founders of the U.S. adopted the Roman Republic?

• The separation of powers would avoid power struggles between the braches.

• Separating the branches to help control the civilians.

• Creating branches to allow people more say in government.

• Splitting the lawmaking duties to make it easier for politicians.

The Romans were the first to use which of the following architectural features?

• Post & lintel
• Arches & domes
• Columns
• Openair pavilions