Unit 3 Vocab Quiz

Fill in the blank with the correct words. In ancient Rome, the wealthy upper class was known as the ______________, while the common people were called the ______________.

• patricians, plebeians

• plebeians, patricians

• senators, tribunes

• emperors, citizens

Fill in the blank with the correct words. The ______________ system is a strict social structure that was especially important in Hindu society in South Asia.

• caste

• feudal

• tribal

• democratic

Fill in the blank with the correct words. A ______________ is a government ruled by a small group of wealthy people.

• oligarchy

• democracy

• monarchy

• theocracy

Fill in the blank with the correct words. The ______________ of Heaven was the belief that Chinese emperors received their right to rule from the gods.

• Mandate of Heaven

• Divine Right of Kings

• Edict of Heaven

• Celestial Decree

Fill in the blank with the correct words. Large farming estates owned by rich Roman citizens were called ______________.

• latifundia

• insulae

• forum

• villa

Which term refers to respect for one’s elders, parents, and ancestors, central to Confucianism?

• Democracy

• Filial piety

• Bureaucracy

• Autocratic

What is the process called when cultural traits spread from one region to another?

• Cultural diffusion

• Oligarchy

• Republic

Which type of government is ruled by representatives elected by the people?

• Democracy

• Bureaucracy

• Republic

• Autocratic

The non-elective officials who help run the government are part of the:

• Bureaucracy

• Patricians

• Caste system

• Mandate of Heaven

Which word best describes a ruler with absolute power?

• Autocratic

• Republic

• Plebian

• Filial piety