Classical Civilizations

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The Pax Romana was the name given to a 200 year-long period of:

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peace and prosperity in the Mediterranean region where the Roman Empire ruled.

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The map above illustrates which of the following: The invasions of Roman by barbarian tribes, The spread of Christianity, The spread of democratic governments, The extensive trade network started by Chinese silk production

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The extensive trade network started by Chinese silk production

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What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in ancient Greece?

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The mountainous terrain of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlements.

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Which of the following characteristics were shared by the Han (Chinese) Empire, the Roman Empire and the Persian Empire?
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All the empires mandated that everyone under their rule convert to their religion,
All empires encouraged free-market activity and valued merchants as the most important to society,
All empires adopted the language of the people that they conquered,
All empires used a type of government bureaucracy, road system and taxation system to govern its territory.

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All empires used a type of government bureaucracy, road system and taxation system to govern its territory.

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The image above represents which of the following achievements of the Roman Empire? The improvements on Greek style architecture using columns, The construction of roads for the movement of the Roman military and trade, The construction of aqueducts to deliver fresh water to Roman cities, The Twelve Tables to post the rule of law for all people of Roman to see

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The construction of aqueducts to deliver fresh water to Roman cities

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Which concept is a feature of both ancient Roman law and our own? Options: The right of the accused to face the accuser and be considered innocent until proven guilty, The presumption of guilt until proven innocent, The interpretation of law by a jury, The imposition of penalties based on social class

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The right of the accused to face the accuser and be considered innocent until proven guilty

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How are the United States and the Roman Republic alike? Options: Both hold elections once every four years, Both allow all citizens to vote, Both have a single, powerful chief executive, all of the above

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Both allow all citizens to vote

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Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?

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All adult male citizens were eligible to vote

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Why is the Han period considered a Golden Age of Chinese civilization?

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Because of advances in science, medicine, technology, and the arts

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All of the following were ultimately responsible for the collapse of the Roman Empire EXCEPT: The Roman Empire became a democracy. The empire became too large for the legions to defend. The Roman Empire was invaded by outside tribes. The Plebeians' rise in unemployment caused a further divide between rich and poor.

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The Roman Empire became a democracy.