Classical Civilizations- Greece and Rome

“Pax Romana” is the term used to describe the __________ of Rome. During this time period, Rome had conquered many lands, trade and business was flourishing, and the government was generally stable.

How did the Roman idea of citizenship facilitate political stability throughout Roman territories?

• Romans granted citizenship to both men and women.

• Romans extended citizenship to powerful landowners.

• Romans allowed conquered peoples to become citizens.

• Romans educated citizens about representative government.

Which principle was central to Athenian democracy?

• Rule by hereditary monarchs

• Protection of individual rights

• Equal participation in government by all citizens

• Legal equality for slaves and women

A form of government in which the leader is not a monarch and certain citizens can vote is a . . .

• Dictator
• Pax Romana
• Oligarchy
• Republic

Which of the following terms would best describe the time period of “Pax Romana”?

• Dark Age

• Warring Period

• Golden Age

• Isolated Period

Rome was able to conquer land in Africa and Western Europe due to defeating Carthage in the…

• Peloponnesian Wars

• The First 3 Crusades

• The Mediterranean Wars

• The Punic Wars

The Pax Romana was

• A program to give land to the poor
• A period of Civil Unrest, riots, & wars
• Period of peace and prosperity
• The leader of the senate

The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome were similar in that —

• both were writing systems that originated in ancient Rome.

• both were sacred religious texts that taught citizens basic morality.

• both were codified legal systems that sought to protect individual rights.

• both were royal mandates proclaiming the divine right of the emperor to rule.

What does this diagram suggest about the Roman Republic?

• It concentrated all power in the hands of the emperor.

• It created a system that balanced power among different groups.

• It eliminated the need for written laws.

• It required all citizens to serve in government.

What were the series of wars between Rome & Carthage? 

• WWI
• Trojan Wars
• Greek Wars
• Punic Wars