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- 1. Multiple Choice
The Persian Empire served as the birthplace of —
government tests for job-seekers
the earliest monotheistic religion
the first iron weapons and tools
modern democratic traditions
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following traits of the U.S. government reflects the influence of political ideas from classical Greek civilization? A B C D
Strong executive branch
Presidential veto power
Public trial for crimes
Separation of powers
- 3. Multiple Choice
How did Judaism differ from many other early religions prior to the classical period?
Judaism encouraged missionaries to convert non-believers.
Judaism relied on the interpretations of religious scholars.
Judaism emphasized a belief in one God.
Judaism imposed strict dietary laws.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was politically characteristic of many civilizations during the Classical Era (500BC-600AD)? B
Complex empires with bureaucracies developed
Small feudal kingdoms spread across Eurasia.
Representative governments evolved throughout the world.
Voting rights were given to more and more people.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Zoroastrianism is an early monotheistic religion emerging from which classical civilization?
Greece
Han China
Persia
Gupta India
- 6. Multiple Choice
The establishment of a Hellenistic empire by Alexander is considered a great achievement because it —
allowed for Christianity to emerge in a peaceful Greek empire
promoted the early development of democracy in Greece
brought about the establishment of the first Greek city-states
facilitated the spread and preservation of Greek knowledge
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which innovation promoted trade and contributed to the unity of the Persian Empire? F G H J
Use of standardized metal coins
Construction of the remarkable gardens of the palace in Babylon
Creation of a universal code of laws
Division of the empire into administrative provinces
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which type of government of early Greece often consisted of a small group of wealthy people in power?
Democracy
Republic
Tyranny
Oligarchy
- 9. Multiple Choice
The architecture of many buildings in Washington D.C., such as the Supreme Court Building and the White House, reflect the influence of —
Germanic tribes
Han China
Greece
Persia
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which classical Greek political practice was adopted by the classical Romans? F G H J
Creating a system of public baths for sanitation
Granting citizens the right to participate in government through the voting process
Establishing a council of the 500 largest landowners to serve as advisers to legislators
Allowing a supreme court of impartial judges
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following accurately reflects the rights and responsibilities of citizens and noncitizens in Athenian democracy?
Free born males were given automatic citizenship, while foreigners could gain rights by applying for Athenian citizenship.
Citizens were entitled to certain rights, while noncitizens had few protections and could never become citizens.
Citizens had the responsibility of civil participation, while non-citizens were expected to serve in the military.
Citizens had the sole right to operate businesses within Athens, while non-citizens were often used a slaves.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which pair of Greek mathematicians made great advances in geometry?
Archimedes and Hipparchus
Aristotle and Zeno
Diogenes and Eratosthenes
Euclid and Pythagoras
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best explains how river valley civilizations influenced the development of Classical civilizations? F G H J
The idea of religious freedom was promoted by the river valley civilizations.
The tradition of hunting and gathering was introduced by the river valley civilizations.
The foundations of political centralization were established by the river valley civilizations.
The belief in monotheism was advanced by the river valley civilizations.
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