WorksheetsUnit 3: Government and Social Structures Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which is a feature of classical Roman Republic?
It had a representative government
It rejected slavery
It represented equality between men and women
It used a civil-service exam to place people into government
A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture was the
belief that political power should be controlled by the military
establishment of agricultural communes
rejection of the concept of slavery
concept of representative government
How did geography influence the development of ancient Greece?
Rich farmland led to dependence on agriculture.
Natural barriers, such as mountains and seas, led to the creation of city-states.
Flat plains made centralized rule possible.
Tropical climate discouraged urban development.
All citizens in ancient Athens had the right to attend the Assembly, where they could discuss and cast votes. This situation is an example of
An Empire
A Meritocracy
A Democracy
A Republic
Which of the following best describes what a republic is?
rule by the people
rule by religious leaders
rule by officials elected by the people
one-man rule
Which of the following accurately describes the progression of Roman government
From Republic to Empire
From Democracy to Republic
From Democracy to Meritocracy
From Republic to Democracy
Ancient Chinese rulers claimed divine approval through a concept known as the
Heavenly Decree
Mandate of Heaven
Code of Hammurabi
Filial Piety
Which of the following was a major factor in attracting people to government in Han dynasty in China?
The adoption of Mongol methods of political organization
The use of a civil-service exam to find the best and brightest citizens
The use of Buddhist beliefs to encourage loyalty to the emperor
The dependence on Daoist rituals
Which type of government has the LEAST amount of people involved in decision making?
Empire
Democracy
Meritocracy
Aristocracy
A Greek Philosopher that taught people to use a question-and-answer way of thinking.
Socrates
Confucius
In Han Dynasty China, civil servants were chosen based on
status
military ability
knowledge
where you live
A civil servant is in the Han Dynasty China is
a person who is kind
a person who works for the government
another name for emperor
a priest
He was a dictator of Rome credited with turning Rome into an Empire and later killed by senators because he became too powerful.
Julius Ceasar
Ceasar Augustus
Constantine
Sparticus
A commoner in Ancient Rome was called a
Patrician
Plebeian
Senator
Consul
In what environment did democracy start?
In a city-state isolated by seas and mountains
In an empire connected by massive trade routes
In a republic paired with outlying villages
In a village isolated by deserts and volcanoes
