1. Unit 2: Classical Era

2. 1. One factor contributing to the decline of both the Roman Empire and the Han dynasty of China was —
the conversion of the population to a monotheistic religion
social unrest created by an emerging middle class
political decisions that contributed to internal conflicts
the development of a political bureaucracy

3. Which of the religions listed above originated in the Middle East
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
1,2,3
1,3,5
2,3,4
2,4,5

4. No marriage shall take the place between a patrician and a plebian
- Twelve Tables
  This excerpt from the Twelve Tables demonstrates that in Republican Rome-
anyone could become a Roman citizen
all social classes were treated equally
there was relative equality between men and women
people were subject to written laws

5. What is the best title for this list?
Muslim Discoveries
Chinese inventions
Ancient Greek Tools
Renaissance Innovations
____?_____
Compass
Porcelain
Gunpowder

6. In ancient Sparta, which activity was a defining feature of citizenship for men?
Financial contribution to public-works projects
Attendance at religious ceremonies
Participation in public assemblies
Membership in the military

7. The Gupta Empire was most notably characterized by its role in the —
construction of Harappan cities
introduction of Islamic rule
spread of Buddhism
flourishing of Hindu culture

8. On which principle was the Chinese philosophy of Legalism based?
Rulers derive their power from the people.
Divine laws can be observed in the natural world.
People need rules to force them to behave morally.
Authority can be used compassionately in society.

9. Which group of religions is monotheistic
Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Hinduism, Confucianism, Buddhism
Judaism, Buddhism, and Christianity

10. Buddhism came to China from India this way, along the northern branch of the route. The first influences came as the passes over the Karakorum were first explored… Christianity also made an early appearance… Merchants brought the faith along the ___?___, and the first Nestorian church was consecrated at Changan in 638ad
Which trade route correctly completes the excerpt?
Royal Road
Amber Road
Silk Road
Burma Road

11. Ancient India, Israel and Rome were similar in that each—
Saw the development of one or more major religious movements
Encouraged the spread of Christianity
Established major empires that dominated the Mediterranean region
Adopted democracy as their form of government

12. Which of the following is a shared belief of Buddhists?
There is only one God.
Selfish desires are the main cause of human suffering
Wealth is usually a sign of divine favor
People should only associate themselves with others of the same caste

13. The pharaoh of ancient Egypt inherited his power from his father
The pharaoh of ancient Egypt inherited his power from his father. What type of government does this make ancient Egypt?
Democracy
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Republic

14. What would someone who supports an oligarchy most likely favor?
A government ruled by a hereditary king or queen
A government ruled by a single religious leader
A government in which power is in the hands of a few people
A government in which all citizens freely elect their leaders

15. The primary characteristic of a republic is the presence of a government _______?______.
Ruled by one political party
Lacking in citizenship participation
By electing representatives
By a hereditary monarch

16. Hammurabi
Draco
Justinian
Which statement best summarizes the contributions of the individuals in the diagram above?
They were important contributors to the development of the rule of law
They were empire builders who oversaw remarkable technological achievements
They were Roman emperors who doubled the size of the territory they inherited
They were great writers and thinkers who advanced the philosophy of individualism

17. These examples demonstrate that:
In ancient China, women were barred from playing an active role in society
In the Roman empire, women could own property, make wills, and leave their own property to whomever they chose.
These examples demonstrate that:
Roman women had the same rights as women in ancient China
The rights of women have varied in different cultures
Little has changed from one civilization to another in the roles of women

18. What was unusual about the way free women were treated in ancient Sparta?
They were treated as the equals of men
They were bought and sold like slaves
They were able to obtain an education and physical training
They had their feet bound to enhance their beauty

19. Which was a direct effect of the technological innovations of the Tang and Song Dynasties?
The formation of the caste system in India
The European exploration of the oceans
The founding of the Silk Road
The invention of the telescope

20. Which Civilization was the origin of these innovations
Which Civilization was the origin of these innovations? -First wheel -First sailboat -the 12 month calendar -first known system of writing -copper and bronze tools and weapons
Egypt
Huang He
Indus River Valley
Sumer

21. One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of –
Belief in one God
Extensive trade
Separate, independent city-states
Absolute monarchs

22. Which society was the first to practice direct democracy?
Empire of Alexander the Great
City-state of Sparta
Persian empire
City-state of Athens

23. Who were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
Consuls of the Roman Empire
Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt
Religious leaders of the ancient Hebrews
Philosophers of ancient Greece

24. _______ is a polytheistic religion in India whose followers are born into a certain caste, and believe in karma, dharma, and reincarnation.
Buddhism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Judaism

25. Darius contributed to the success of the Persian civilization by—
Building a network of roads and outposts to unite his empire
Building the “Great Wall” to protect his empire from invaders
Introducing a single system of written characters to represent different spoken languages
Creating provisional assemblies where nobles could express their grievances

26. What condition contributed to the development of Confucian thought during the late Zhou dynasty in China?
Missionaries from India brought new ideas
Fighting between nobles encouraged teaching promising greater peace and harmony
Chinese rulers believed that people were basically evil and should be treated harshly
Contact across the Silk Road encouraged the spread of Confucianism

27. Which prophet created a monotheistic religion that worship sacred writings known as the Avesta and believe that people’s own choices determine their fate?
Siddhartha Gautama
Zoroaster
Jesus Christ
Muhammad

28. The belief in ethical guidelines to improve relations with others and the belief in 5 basic relationships in society is attributed to ______?_______
Judaism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Christianity

29. What important change followed the Neolithic Revolution?
The introduction of agriculture allowed humans to move away from permanent settlements
Families no longer needed to cooperate with others to obtain enough food
New technologies developed after people established permanent settlements
Major occupations changed from agriculture to hunting and gathering of food

30. The origins of Christianity were developed by the life and teachings of _________. It eventually became the official religion of the _______empire.
Abraham, Greek
Jesus, Greek
Abraham, Roman
Jesus, Roman