WorksheetsClassical Civs Final Review
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 11mins
Knowledge about trade wind patterns and the ability of sailors to utilize them on the Indian and Atlantic Oceans demonstrate that
government monopolies affect trade
geography and technology influence economic activity
economic concepts dominate the study of transportation
laws and customs regulate exchanges across international waters
The Hellenistic culture, associated with the rule of Alexander the Great, developed as a result of
ethnocentrism
cultural diffusion
direct democracy
embargos
Which geographic feature served as a barrier to political unity and encouraged the rise of independent city-states in ancient Greece?
plains
mountain ranges
navigable rivers
numerous ports
Both the Han and the Roman empires declined as a result of
undisciplined armies and limited access to trade
overexpansion and foreign invasions by nomadic peoples
inefficient theocratic rulers and few government regulations
harsh climates and high taxes
The pyramids of ancient Mesoamerica and the aqueducts of ancient Rome demonstrate that these early civilizations
used large wooden structures for protection
practiced religious toleration
were able to prevent flooding
had advanced technology
Language, cities, government, different jobs, religion, social classes and systems of writing are all examples of what?
Elements of a Civilization
Elements of Nomadic Lifestyle
Elements of the Paleolithic Age
Elements of the Stone Age
One effect og rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of
absolute monarchies
separate, independent city-states
extensive trade with the Persians
Monotheism
What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in ancient Greece?
Greece and Rome were often at war.
The mountainous terrain of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlements.
Military leaders found small Greek settlements to control.
The Greek people had many different languages and religions.
What was one effect of Alexander the Great’s conquests?
expansion of Hellenistic culture
formation of the Christian church
decreased importance of the Silk Roads
increased support of the Mayan leaders
Putting a heavy emphasis on military, Sparta was considered to be a _____ society
Democratic
Republican
Militaristic
Monotheistic
An important factor that prevented the ancient Greek city-states from uniting to form a single nation was the
lack of a common language
size of the desert regions
mountainous topography of the region
cold, hostile climate
The history of which classical civilization was shaped by the monsoon cycle, the Himalaya Mountains, and the Indus River?
Maurya Empire
Babylonian Empire
ancient Greece
ancient Rome
Which geographic factor affected the development of the Gupta Empire?
volcanoes
permafrost
monsoons
island location
In a comparison of the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on
education
military service
family order
human right
The rule of Shi Huangdi, legalism, and the tomb of the terracotta soldiers are most closely associated with the
Maurya Empire
Qin Dynasty
Persian Empire
Hellenistic culture
The Twelve Tables were the written laws of
ancient Babylonia
the Mauryan Empire
the British Empire
ancient Rome
All the citizens in ancient Athens had the right to attend the Assembly, where they could meet in open discussion and cast votes. This situation is an example of
direct democracy
totalitarianism
parliamentary
absolutism
Mandate of Heaven, production of silk, and reverence for ancestors are all characteristics associated with civilizations in
India
China
Greece
West Africa
In a comparison of the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on
education
military service
family order
human right
All citizens in ancient Athens had the right to attend the Assembly, where they could meet in open discussion and cast votes. This situation is an example of
direct democracy
totalitarianism
parliamentary
absolutism
The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables were designed to
create a stable society
promote peaceful relations with other cultures
provide a framework for the development of democracy
Rome's 200 years of peace was referred to as......
The Pax Romana
Age of Pericles
Age of Augustus
Ressurection
The Greeks Golden Age began in Athens, this time period in Athens was referred to as....
Persian War
Trojan War
Age of Pericles
Pax Romana
Which trade route did the Greeks and Romans have direct access to and was very important for their devlopment/growth?
Trans Saharan Trade Route
Silk Roads
Mediterranean Sea
Indian Ocean Complex
Which trade network connected all of Asia?
Indian Ocean Complex
The Silk Roads
Mediterranean Sea
Trans Saharan Trade Route
Hammurabi’s Code, the Ten Commandments, and the Twelve Tables were all significant to their societies because they established
democratic governments
official religions
rules of behavior
economic systems
The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables were designed to
create a stable society
promote peaceful relations with other cultures
provide a framework for the development of democracy
emphasize the importance of life after death
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, and Persia led to the
spread of Hellenic culture
adoption of a feudal system
establishment of representative democracy
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
Which statement most likely represents the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta?
“The government and society in Sparta are so strict. The people have little voice in the government.”
“I feel as though I have never left home. Everything here is the same as it is in Athens.”
“This society allows for more freedom of expression than I have ever experienced in Athens.”
“I have never heard of a society like Sparta that believes in only one God.”
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies
The mountainous topography resulted in the isolation of these city-states
For over three centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states
The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by
a strong central government
rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
universal suffrage in national elections
a strict adherence to constitutional principles
Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers.
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta.
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers.
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote.
