3. Classical Western Civilizations

Which two classical civilizations are noted for shaping Western civilization?

• Greece and Egypt

• Greece and Rome

• Rome and Persia

• Egypt and Persia

What was a key feature of democracy in Athens?

• Monarchy

• Direct democracy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

What was a major contribution of Classical Rome?

• Democracy

• Republican government

• Feudalism

• Monarchy

Which civilization is known for the spread of Christianity within its empire?

• Greece

• Rome

• Egypt

• Persia

What was a focus of Greek art and architecture?

• Gothic style

• Humanism

• Baroque style

• Minimalism

Which city-states are mentioned as part of Classical Greece?

• Rome and Carthage

• Athens and Sparta

• Alexandria and Thebes

• Corinth and Delphi

Who established the Roman Empire under Augustus, leading to the Pax Romana?

• Julius Caesar

• Nero

• Augustus

• Constantine

Under whose rule did Christianity become the state religion of the Roman Empire?

• Augustus

• Diocletian

• Constantine

• Justinian

What legal reform was codified under Justinian?

• Twelve Tables

• Corpus Juris Civilis

• Code of Hammurabi

• Magna Carta

Which city became the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Alexandria