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Classic Civilizations Review

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which objective is a primary goal of Confucianism?

a)

separate society into distinct social classes

b)

restore social order through proper behavior

c)

gain salvation through belief in a personal god

d)

achieve a higher spiritual state through self-sacrifice

2.

Which of the following best explains how river valley civilizations influenced the development of Classical civilizations?

a)

The belief in monotheism was advanced by the river valley civilizations.

b)

The idea of religious freedom was promoted by the river valley civilizations.

c)

The tradition of hunting and gathering was introduced by the river valley civilizations.

d)

The foundations of political centralization were established by the river valley civilizations.

3.

The establishment of a Hellenistic empire by Alexander is considered a great achievement because it —

a)

allowed for Christianity to emerge in a peaceful Greek empire

b)

promoted the early development of democracy in Greece

c)

brought about the establishment of the first Greek city-states

d)

facilitated the spread and preservation of Greek knowledge

4.

Which innovation promoted trade and contributed to the unity of the Persian Empire?

a)

Use of standardized metal coins

b)

Creation of a universal code of laws

c)

Division of the empire into administrative provinces

d)

Construction of the remarkable gardens of the palace in Babylon

5.

Which of the following best describes Indian culture during the rule of the Gupta Empire?

a)

Buddhist traditions dominated, while Hindu customs were viewed unfavorably.

b)

Hindu culture flourished with many works of art and literature being produced.

c)

Cultural pursuits were prohibited so people could spend their time in meditation.

d)

Indian scholars were persecuted by political leaders who felt threatened by their ideas.

6.

Which belief system gained prominence in India during the Mauryan Empire?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Christianity

d)

Confucianism

7.

Why did Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi adopt a legalist philosophy of governing after gaining power in China?

a)

He wanted peasants to abandon their Buddhist practices and customs.

b)

He understood that filial piety along with duty to society was very important.

c)

He believed that strong laws and punishments would bring about social order.

d)

He wanted to speed up the rebuilding of the military after defeating the Zhou.

8.

How did the Han Dynasty create a centralized government and complex bureaucracy in China?

a)

Elected groups of twenty families were chosen to serve as advisors to the emperor.

b)

Laws were passed restricting the size of government and the number of officials.

c)

A system of civil services exams was established for the selection of government officials.

d)

A series of civil wars was fought and victorious generals became governors in the provinces.

9.

Which classical civilization is identified by label C?

a)

Persia

b)

India

c)

Greece

d)

Ancient Rome

10.

Which type of government of early Greece often consisted of a small group of people in power?

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Tyranny

c)

Republic

d)

Democracy

11.

Why did the Mauryan Empire flourish under the leadership of Ashoka?

a)

Ashoka passed laws that were so strict, no one dared to rebel.

b)

Ashoka divided the empire into smaller city-states ruled by his brothers and sons.

c)

Ashoka instituted a period of peace and open trade after his conversion to Buddhism.

d)

Ashoka forced many to convert to Buddhism and exiled rebellious Hindus from India.

12.

Confucianism has remained a component of Chinese culture throughout most of history because —

a)

Confucian warlords forced the nomadic peasants to convert

b)

Confucian followers built large universities along the Silk Road

c)

Confucian teachings stressed family relationships regardless of who governed

d)

Confucian leaders prohibited other belief systems from being practiced in China

13.

The architecture of many buildings in Washington D.C., such as the Supreme Court Building and the White House, reflect the influence of —

a)

Persia

b)

Greece

c)

Han China

d)

Germanic tribes

14.

Which classical civilization created the decimal system and numeral writing used in the world today?

a)

Han China

b)

Gupta India

c)

Persian Empire

d)

Classical Greece

15.

The ideas listed in the box originated

in which civilization?

a)

Han China

b)

Classical Rome

c)

Persian Empire

d)

Classical Greece

16.

The ancient Greek, Pythagoras, is best remembered for his contributions to —

a)

architecture

b)

politics

c)

literature

d)

mathematics

17.

Use the graphic organizer and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.


Cause ---> Effect


Which of the following best completes the graphic above?

a)

Feudalism develops in medieval Europe - Invaders overrun the Roman Empire

b)

Invaders overrun Roman Empire - Council of Nicaea sets tenets for church

c)

Roman army cannot defend the empire - Rome falls and feudalism develops

d)

Council of Nicaea sets Christian tenets - Catholic Church becomes powerful

18.

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

a)

both were writing systems that originated in ancient Rome.

b)

both were sacred religious texts that taught citizens basic morality.

c)

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

d)

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

19.

The Roman political system was more stable than the Greek system in that it —

a)

allowed government regulation of the economy.

b)

endorsed religious toleration for non-Christians.

c)

relied on a government of and by the people.

d)

proposed a secular approach to living.

20.

A typical role of the patricians in the Roman Republic was to —

a)

collect taxes

b)

serve as senators

c)

become gladiators

d)

fight enemies

21.

Democracy in ancient Athens gave rights and privileges to which group below?

a)

women

b)

foreigners

c)

citizens

d)

all men

22.

In which of the following ways did the ancient city of Sparta differ from the ancient city of Athens?

a)

Sparta placed more emphasis on military service.

b)

Sparta placed more emphasis on human rights.

c)

Sparta placed more emphasis on family honor.

d)

Sparta placed more emphasis on education.

23.

Which classical Greek political practice was adopted by the classical Romans?

a)

Allowing a supreme court of impartial judges

b)

Creating a system of public baths for sanitation

c)

Granting citizens the right to participate in government through the voting process

d)

Establishing a council of the 500 largest landowners to serve as advisers to legislators

24.

In ancient Sparta, which activity was a defining feature of citizenship for men?

a)

Financial contribution to public-works projects

b)

Attendance at religious ceremonies

c)

Participation in public assemblies

d)

Membership in the military

25.

Which Greek historical figure introduced the concept of "equality under the law"?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Pericles

c)

Socrates

d)

Copernicus

26.

How did the roles of women differ in Sparta and Athens?

a)

Spartan women experienced more freedom and the same legal rights as men.

b)

Spartan women had fewer legal rights and reduced levels of freedom.

c)

Spartan women were the primary earners of their households.

d)

Spartan women spent more time managing the home.

27.

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

a)

Romans granted citizenship to both men and women.

b)

Romans extended citizenship to powerful landowners.

c)

Romans allowed conquered peoples to become citizens.

d)

Romans educated citizens about representative government.

28.

How did the gods and goddesses of Greece differ from previous civilizations’ gods and goddesses?

a)

They were more cruel and harsh than others before.

b)

They were not worshipped as others had been before.

c)

They required citizens to sacrifice animals for them.

d)

They were more human-like in appearance and behavior.

29.

Which 4th century event contributed to the spread of Christianity as illustrated in the map?

a)

It was brought to Europe by Germanic tribes.

b)

It was carried along the Silk Road by Italian traders.

c)

It was introduced by missionaries throughout Africa.

d)

It was made the official religion of the Roman Empire.

30.

One effect of rugged mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of

a)

Absolute Monarchies

b)

Extensive Trade

c)

Separate Independent City-States

d)

Belief in one God

31.

How are the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism similar?

a)

Both were founded at the same time.

b)

Both began in the same modern-day country.

c)

Both implemented a caste system for social classes.

d)

Both considered Siddhartha Gautama as the principal founder.

32.
Which group of religions is monotheistic?
a)
Judaism, Buddhism and Christianity
b)
Judaism, Christianity and Islam
c)
Hinduism, Confucianism and Buddhism
33.
Which classical culture represented a blend of Egyptian, Persian and Greek influences?
a)
Hellenistic
b)
Assyrian
c)
Persian
34.
Which best describes a central idea of Hinduism?
a)
People are reborn based on the karma they show in life.
b)
There is only one God.
c)
The source of all human suffering is found in selfish desires
35.
What two greek city-states fought in the Peloponnesian War?
a)
Athens and Sparta
b)
Thebes and Athens
c)
Crete and Sparta
36.
Which statement identifies an impact of the fall of Rome on Western Europe?
a)
Western Europe divided into a number of separate barbarian kingdoms.
b)
The Catholic Church was never able to recover its influence.
c)
Western Europeans generally continued to speak a common language.
37.
Which contribution did ancient Athenians make to the development of democratic-republican government?
a)
the first written bill of rights
b)
the first written set of laws
c)
the first democracy
38.
The Punic Wars were fought between what two empires?
a)
Greece and Han China
b)
Rome and Carthage
c)
Persia and Rome
39.
Which structure was built in Rome?
a)
The Parthenon
b)
The Lighthouse of Alexandria
c)
The Colosseum
d)
The Colossus of Rhodes
40.
What was the first civilization to develop in Europe?
a)
Rome
b)
Greece
c)
Egypt
d)
France
41.
What was a unified formation of Greek soldiers called?
a)
Phalanx
b)
Phylange
c)
Assembly
d)
Ephor
42.
What ancient civilization eventually replaced the Minoans as the major power in the Aegean sea, after the Minoan civilization disappeared?
a)
Romans
b)
Spartans
c)
Persians
d)
Mycenaeans
43.
A city-state which favored democracy and a well-rounded education. 
(Also, the largest city-state by a wide margin)
a)
Sparta
b)
Athens
c)
Delphi
d)
Corinth
44.
300 Spartan soldiers held the Persian army to a stalemate for three days before the Persians eventually defeated them in what famous battle?
a)
Battle of the Greeks
b)
Battle of Thermopylae
c)
Battle of Little Big Horn
d)
Battle of Pericles
45.
After the Persian War, Athens and Sparta came into conflict with one another.  Eventually, war broke out between the two city-states.  
What was this war called?
a)
Persian War II
b)
Greek War
c)
Peloponnesian War
d)
War Between the City-States
46.

Which classical civilization is identified by label C?
a)
Persia
b)
India
c)
Greece
d)
China
47.

Major city of Persian empire, site of ancient ruisn

a)

Harrapa

b)

Athens

c)

Persepolis

d)

Istanbul

48.

Who conquered the Persian empire?

a)

the Huns

b)

Alexander the Great

c)

Ashoka

d)

Darius the Great

49.
The Persians conquered all of the following areas except. . .
a)
Israel
b)
Babylonia
c)
Egypt
d)
Greece
50.

Roman slave that led a two-year revolt against the Romans

a)

Odacer

b)

Diocletian

c)

Theodosius

d)

Spartacus

51.

I am a large amphitheater where Romans go to watch combat sports, such as gladiator fights.

a)

the Colosseum

b)

the Circus Maximus

c)

the Pantheon

d)

the Roman Forum

52.

It was once an open space that served as a marketplace and public square, with temples and public buildings built around it.

a)

Colosseum

b)

Courtyard

c)

Forum

d)

Pantheon

53.

A slave warrior that fought animals and people in public arenas throughout the Roman Empire, including the Colosseum.

a)

regent

b)

gladiator

c)

rebel

d)

barbarian