Classical Civilizations

What is the definition of a dictator?

• a leader who is selected by the gods to be the ruler of an empire

• a leader who is elected by popular vote within a society

• a leader who rules with absolute power and total control over the government

Why was the Silk Road so influential with both the Roman Empire as well as the Han Dynasty?

• it isolated both Rome and China from one another and decreased their ability to communicate with each other

• it allowed Rome's economy to grow wealthy because they were selling their silk products

• it increased the spread of new religions, ideas and trade between the two empires

What is the name of the lower class group of people that made up the majority of citizens in ancient Rome?

• patricians

• dictator

• plebeians

What was the purpose of creating the Twelve Tables?

• They were a written set of laws for Roman society so that all citizens were aware of the laws.

• It allowed for quick changes to the laws when the patricians were unhappy.

• It enabled the assembly to take control in ancient Roman society.

What did the Mandate of Heaven refer to in ancient China?

• the emperor was chosen by the gods

• it referred to the way people were elected to government positions

• it determined the hierarchy in social structure for the Han Dynasty

What is the body of water that positively impacted Rome and Greece's development (ex: trade, travel and a food source)?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Po River

• Aegean Sea

What are the upper class, wealthy landowners in ancient Rome called?

• plebeians

• patricians

• assembly

What is the definition of an empire?

• a government that has a common religion

• a large amount of land under the rule of a single authority

• a government ruled by the people

Both the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty are known for:

• having extended periods of time with a stable system of government

• creating a society where all people are considered equal

• using a civil service examination to select government officials

What is a body of land that is surrounded on three sides by water called?

• a peninsula

• an island

• a continent