Emergence & Collapse of Classical Empires

This religion taught that there were two gods: the god of light and goodness and the god of darkness and evil.

• Zoroastrianism
• Christianity
• Hinduism
• Buddhism

What does the term "tribute" refer to?

• A form of religious worship

• A payment made as a sign of submission to another state or ruler

• A type of government

• A cultural festival

What is religious toleration?

• The enforcement of a single religion by law

• The permission by law or government of the exercise of religions other than an established religion

• The prohibition of all religious practices

• The promotion of atheism

What is an oligarchy?

• Rule by a single monarch

• Rule by a small group, generally of wealthy men

• Rule by the military

• Rule by the entire population

Which of the following best describes a democracy?

• A system where power is held by a king

• A system where power is given to the populous and political decisions are made based on the will of the people

• A system where power is held by religious leaders

• A system where power is held by a dictator

In ancient Sparta, what was a helot?

• A free citizen

• A peasant/serf bound to the land and under the control of the state

• A member of the ruling class

• A foreign diplomat

What was the Parthenon built to honor?

• Zeus

• Athena

• Apollo

• Hera

What is Hellenistic culture a blend of?

• Roman, Egyptian, and Asian cultures

• Greek, Egyptian, and Asian cultures

• Greek, Roman, and Persian cultures

• Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures

What is a republic?

• A system where a king rules with absolute power

• A system where people elect representatives to make policies

• A system where religious leaders make all decisions

• A system where the military controls the government

Who were the patricians in Roman society?

• The lower class

• The upper class

• Foreigners

• Slaves