WorksheetsClassical Empires
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following would NOT be an example of a continuity with the 2nd wave civilizations?
a)
Major innovations in production
b)
Hierarchies were preserved
c)
States rose and expanded political power
d)
Agriculture remained essential part of society
2.
Which of the following would NOT be considered a Classical civilization?
a)
Babylonian
b)
Han China
c)
Roman Empire
d)
Alexanders Hellenistic Empire
3.
Classical civilizations could be defined by
a)
being the first civilization of its kind
b)
developed agricultural innovations
c)
achieved high levels and were emulated by later peoples
d)
first to develop writing and cutlure
4.
The Persian Empire was significant in that it
a)
was the first to create laws
b)
create the first phonetic alphabet
c)
created and managed the largest empire of its time
d)
became the foundation of Western Civilization
5.
From the very beginning the Greeks created a lifestyle that focused on
a)
military strength
b)
individuality
c)
size of empire
d)
creation of iron weapons
6.
Probably the most significant contribution Greece made to Western Civilization would be
a)
The Alphabet
b)
Defeating the Persians twice
c)
Inventing Democracy
d)
The use of City States as the main political unit
7.
The culture that spread throughout Alexander's Empire was known as
a)
Zorastroianism
b)
Alexandrian
c)
Hellenistic
d)
Achaemenid
8.
Why would some argue that Caesar ending the Roman Republic was a good thing?
a)
It made them stronger militarily
b)
Roman lands had gotten so large
c)
The republic had become extremely corrupt
d)
the people didnt participate in the government
9.
A key reason for the fall of the Roman empire would be
a)
Acceptance of Christianity
b)
Invasion by Muslim empires
c)
Public apathy and corruption
d)
The division of the empire by Diocletian
10.
What did the fall of both the Han and Roman empires have in common?
a)
Public Apathy
b)
Invasion of Borderland peoples
c)
Infrastructure decay
d)
Trade routes closed
11.
What dynasty ended the period of warring states and created a large unified state?
a)
Shang
b)
Zhou
c)
Qin
d)
Han
12.
What major philosophy did the Han use as a central guide to govern?
a)
Legalism
b)
Confucianism
c)
Daoism
d)
Humanism
13.
What major innovation in government did the Romans develop?
a)
Democracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Republic
14.
The army of terracotta figures shown above was found in the tomb of
a)
Alexander the Great
b)
Cyrus the Great
c)
Julius Caesar
d)
Qin Shiuangdi
15.
What became the focus and ideal that was the basis of Chinese society?
a)
Wealth and Status
b)
Family and Education
c)
Military and Individuality
d)
Spirituality and Meditation
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