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WorksheetsWH Unit 2 Classical Empires Review Quiz
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
Ruled by Rich landowners
Tablets that contained Rome's laws
Twelve Tables
Code of Law
Constitution
Five Tables
Invented an examination system based on Confucian ideas to choose government workers.
Greece
Rome
Gupta
Han
How was ancient Roman society organized, from
the aristocracy to the bottom of society?
patricians, slaves, plebeians
plebeians, slaves, patricians
slaves, patricians, plebeians
patricians, plebeians, slaves
What was the Pax Romana?
Rome's Golden Age.
The other name for the Fall of Rome.
A barbarian tribe.
A city in Rome.
Ancient Roman law was among the first to state that —
slavery was illegal.
females had property rights.
verbal contracts were invalid.
women were the head of the household.
The Four Noble Truths are associated with:
Hinduism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Legalism
What do Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
Belief in many gods
Bathing rituals
Reincarnation
Complicated writings
Money or other valuable consideration paid by one state to another in acknowledgement of subjugation or as the price of peace, security, protection, etc. is
A. debt
B. tribute
C. covenant
D. kingdom
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
Which religion is most closely associated with self-denial, meditation, the "Four Noble Truths," and nirvana?
Judaism
Shinto
Buddhism
Christianity
The caste system in India was characterized by...
equality between men and women
a lack of social mobility
toleration for various religious beliefs
the right of people to choose their occupations
Which accomplishments are most closely associated with the Gupta Empire?
defeat of the Roman Empire and adoption of Christianity
use of the Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero
adoption of democracy and construction of the Pantheon
establishment of Pax Mongolia and founding of a Chinese dynasty
Which belief is shared by both Hindus and Buddhists?
The soul is reborn after death
Everyone should have the same social status
People should pray 5 times a day
Material wealth is a sigh of blessing from the gods
The philosophy of Emperor Qin, that held all people were basically evil and called for harsh punishments was......
Confucianism
Daoism
Rationalism
Legalism
What is the name of the dynasty that reunited India and revived Hindu traditions?
Gupta
Asoka
Mauryan
Buddha
Which belief system gained prominence in India during the Mauryan Empire?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
Confucianism
Which of the following best describes Indian culture during the rule of the Gupta Empire?
Buddhist traditions dominated, while Hindu customs were viewed unfavorably.
Hindu culture flourished with many works of art and literature being produced.
Cultural pursuits were prohibited so people could spend their time in meditation.
Indian scholars were persecuted by political leaders who felt threatened by their ideas.
Confucianism has remained a component of Chinese culture throughout most of history because —
Confucian leaders prohibited other belief systems from being practiced in China
Confucian teachings stressed family relationships regardless of who governed
Confucian followers built large universities along the Silk Road
Confucian warlords forced the nomadic peasants to convert
Developed by the Zhou rulers, all Chinese rulers served under a…
Mandate of Heaven
Promise of God
Code of Hammurabi
Caste System
Who defeated the Persian Empire and controlled the biggest empire in the world at that time?
Attila the Hun
Julius Caesar
Cyrus the Great
Alexander the Great
What religion began to spread throughout the Roman Empire, after Constantine issued the Edict of Milan?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
_______________ refers to the fusion of Greek culture with cultures of the Middle East and India. Spread by Alexander the Great.
Hellenistic Culture
Melting Pot
West meets East
Helots
What factor helped King Cyrus and the Persians conquer so much land relatively easily?
they killed everyone immediately
they were tolerant of other religions and customs
they forced people in other terrorities to adopt Persian customs
they required everyone learn the Persian language making it easier to communicate
It is probably the single greatest achievement of the Persian Empire?
the acceptance of multiple religions
the road network that encouraged trade
the size of the sailing ships
the use of engines to power their cities
What type of religion is Zoroastrianism?
Monotheistic (belief in one god)
Polytheistic (belief in many gods)
Belief in the legendary Zoro
Belief in Jesus Christ
The Persians were originally located in modern-day...
Egypt
India
Greece
Iran
What was the holy book for Judaism
The Vedas
Sutras
The Torah
The Analects
Which of the following are examples of holy books in Hinduism
The Vedas
The Bible
The Torah
Sutras
What is the belief in the soul being born again into a new form called?
The Caste System
Reincarnation
The Mandate of Heaven
The Dynastic Cycle
The Social Structure in India that is tied to Hinduism is known as...
Reincarnation
The Dynastic Cycle
The Caste System
Sutras
Which of the following is the moral code of Buddhism?
The Ten Commandments
Dharma
The Eightfold Path
Confucianism
The idea of honoring your parents, elders, and ancestors in Confucianism is known as what?
The Caste System
Duty
Filial Piety
Humility
Why was the Great Wall of China created?
To keep out invaders from the north
To look nice
As a tourist attraction
To keep the people of China from trying to leave
A key reason for the fall of the Roman empire would be
Acceptance of Christianity
Invasion by Muslim empires
Public apathy and corruption
The division of the empire by Diocletian
In ancient Rome, citizens elected the members of the Senate. What type of government did ancient Rome have?
Republic
Dictatorship
direct democracy
absolute monarchy
Which form of government involves the state being ruled by a single individual who often inherits his position?
Monarchy
Aristocracy
Direct Democracy
Oligarchy
Which statement describes a direct democracy?
The government controls the actions of the people
Citizens participate in government decisions by voting
The military leaders create laws
Religious leaders control the governmen
Which great leader is most closely associated with the spread of Hellenistic civilization?
Augustus Caesar
Chandra Gupta
King Phillip II of Macedonia
Alexander the Great
Fortified hill in a Greek City-State
Democracy
Agora
Polis/ City-State
Acropolis
Greek cities are called
Acropolis
Agora
Polis/ City- State
Tribunal
If a government was led by a small group of people, usually the rich people is what type of government?
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Democracy
Dictatorship
What is this Greek fighting formation called?
Phalanx
Squad Up
Square
Theory
He wrote a book called The Republic which described the perfect form of government in his opinion. Student of Socrates
Plato
Socrates
Artistotle
Pericles
One of two chief leaders elected yearly in ancient Rome.
consul
dictator
legionnaire
province
a common person in ancient Rome
plebeian
patriarchy
priest
peninsula
A representative who fought to protect ordinary citizens' rights in ancient Rome.
patrician
province
consul
tribune
a representative who fought to protect the rights of ordinary citizens in Ancient Rome
tyrant
tribune
patrician
oligarch
How did Judaism differ from many other early religions prior to the classical period?
Judaism relied on the interpretations of religious scholars.
Judaism emphasized a belief in one God.
Judaism encouraged missionaries to convert non-believers.
Judaism imposed strict dietary laws.
What Roman legal concept is evident in legal proceedings in the United States today?
The state uses religious leaders as judges.
The accused has a right to legal counsel.
The accused is innocent until proven guilty.
The burden of proof is on the accused.
Which statement best describes Islam?
A monotheistic religion who recognizes Abraham as its founder
A monotheistic religion that requires followers to follow the Quran.
A polytheistic religion that believes in the prophet Jesus Christ
A monotheistic religion that is based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth
