Unit 2 Quizizz

What was one key reason city-states in ancient Greece developed independently from one another?

• A single emperor ruled all of Greece centrally.

• Fertile farmland connected all the regions.

• Mountains and seas caused geographic separation.

• They were part of the Persian Empire.

How did Athenian democracy differ from modern democratic systems?

• All adults, including women and slaves, could vote.

• Citizens elected a king to serve for life.

• Only free male citizens could participate in voting.

• Voting occurred only during times of war.

Why did Roman leaders originally oppose Christianity?

• Christians wouldn’t worship the emperor.

• They supported foreign armies.

• They collected their own taxes.

• Christians refused to use Latin.

hat helped the Roman Empire maintain control over distant lands?

• Gold shipments from Egypt

• Weekly local elections

• A network of roads and aqueducts

• Large navies in each region

Which Roman idea still shapes modern law?

• Judges must serve for life

• Trials are open only to citizens

• The wealthy are judged separately

• Guilt must be proven in court

What made Zoroastrianism different from older Persian religions?

• It praised many gods equally

• It taught that one god was supreme

• It rejected all forms of ritual

• It had no religious texts

What did Judaism offer that shaped future religions?

• A strong warrior class

• Belief in a single god

• Worship through statues

• A priest-led democracy

What was a long-term result of the Jewish diaspora?

• Jews built isolated cities

• Their traditions faded in most places

• Judaism blended into other religions

• Communities preserved their identity

What helped spread Buddhism beyond India?

• Traders banned Hindu temples

• Ashoka sent out missionaries

• The Mauryan army invaded new lands

• Hindu leaders promoted Buddhist ideas

What would cause a ruler to lose the Mandate of Heaven?

• Losing control of trade

• Poor or unjust leadership

• Winning too many wars

• Changing the writing system