Classical Age History Quiz

What major change occurred in the Classical Age that defined it as a new era?

• The emergence of written language

• The rise of large, organized empires with bureaucracies

• The disappearance of nomadic societies

• The beginning of the Neolithic Revolution

How did Asoka’s rule impact India?

• He promoted Hinduism as the state religion

• He spread Buddhism and encouraged nonviolence

• He led military campaigns to expand Mauryan territory

• He abolished the caste system

What was a major achievement of the Greeks that impacted world history?

• The invention of gunpowder

• The development of democracy

• The creation of monotheism

• The construction of the Great Wall

How was the Roman Republic structured?

• A direct democracy led by citizens

• A monarchy with absolute rule

• A system of elected officials, including the Senate and consuls

• A theocracy controlled by the Church

How did the Roman Republic become an imperial state?

• Through military conquests and the rise of emperors

• By forming alliances with neighboring tribes

• By focusing on trade rather than warfare

• By adopting a democratic government

What was a major achievement of the Romans that impacted world history?

• The creation of the caste system

• The development of concrete and advanced engineering

• The first use of gunpowder in war

• The invention of democracy

How were Christians treated in the Roman Empire before Constantine?

• They were widely accepted and given political power

• They were persecuted and sometimes executed

• They were ignored by Roman authorities

• They were considered equal to Roman citizens

What event changed the treatment of Christians in the Roman Empire?

• The fall of Rome

• Constantine’s Edict of Milan, which legalized Christianity

• The invasion of the Huns

• The signing of the Magna Carta

In what way are Buddhism and Christianity similar?

• Both were founded in Rome

• Both spread through trade and missionaries

• Both emphasized strict laws and punishment

• Both were polytheistic

What was a major similarity between the Roman Empire and the Han Empire?

• Both had weak military structures

• Both relied on a strong central government and bureaucracy

• Both were ruled by democratic institutions

• Both rejected trade with other regions