Have an account?
Skip to Content
Build your own quiz
Suggestions for you
43 questions
Show Answers
See Preview
- 1. Multiple Choice
The Pax Romana was the name given to a 200 year-long period:
of especially bad emperors in the Roman Empire.
of time the Roman Empire existed in world history
the Roman Republic lasted before becoming an Empire.
peace and prosperity in the Mediterranean region where the Roman Empire ruled.
- 2. Multiple Choice
The map above illustrates which of the following:
The invasions of Roman by barbarian tribes
The spread of Christianity
The spread of democratic governments
The extensive trade network started by Chinese silk production
- 3. Multiple Choice
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 easy to control
The Greek people had many different languages and religions
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following characteristics were shared by the Han (Chinese) Empire, the Roman Empire and the Persian Empire?
All the empires mandated that everyone under their rule convert to their religion
All empires encouraged free-market activity and valued merchants as the most important to society
All empires adopted the language of the people that they conquered
All empires used a type of government bureaucracy, road system and taxation system to govern its territory
- 5. Multiple Choice
The image above represents which of the following achievements of the Roman Empire?
The improvements on Greek style architecture using columns
The construction of roads for the movement of the Roman military and trade
The construction of aqueducts to deliver fresh water to Roman cities
The Twelve Tables to post the rule of law for all people of Roman to see
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which concept is a feature of both ancient Roman law and our own?
The right of the accused to face the accuser and be considered innocent until proven guilty
The presumption of guilt until proven innocent
The interpretation of law by a jury
The imposition of penalties based on social class
- 7. Multiple Choice
How are the United States and the Roman Republic alike?
Both hold elections once every four years
Both allow all citizens to vote
Both have a single, powerful chief executive
all of the above
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?
All adult male citizens were eligible to vote
All residents were given voting rights
Women were allowed to vote in major elections
Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections
- 9. Multiple Choice
Why is the Han period considered a Golden Age of Chinese civilization?
Because of the advances made in ironworking and farming
Because of advances in science, medicine, technology, and the arts
Because of the establishment of the Silk Road and increase in gold
Because of the establishment of a Legalist government
- 10. Multiple Choice
All of the following were ultimately responsible for the collapse of the Roman Empire EXCEPT...
The Roman Empire became a democracy.
The empire became too large for the legions to defend.
The Roman Empire was invaded by outside tribes.
The Plebeians' rise in unemployment caused a further divide between rich and poor.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is one way that ancient Greek architectural ideas, as shown in the photograph of the Parthenon, have influenced the modern world?
Many modern homes are constructed mostly of stone.
Modern religious buildings tend to be built at the highest points of cities.
Many public buildings include columns in their designs.
Modern houses of worship duplicate the gentle slope of the roofline.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Religions such as Buddhism spread through
diffusion on the Roman roadways
diffusion on the Silk Road
Buddha
Siddhartha Gautama
- 13. Multiple Choice
In Athens, who was NOT allowed to vote? (choose all that apply)
Male citizens
Foreigners
Women
Slaves
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which location did NOT have a religion originate there?
Israel
India
Rome
Germany
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following religions believes that the Karma you show in life with determine how you are reborn in the next life.
Christianity
Hinduism
Confucianism
Judaism
- 16. Multiple Choice
Buddhism and Christianity are similar in that they both
used missionaries to spread the religion
are monotheistic
are polytheistic
were named the state religion of their original location
- 17. Multiple Choice
This dynasty made great advances in mathematics and science, especially astronomy.
Maurya
Gupta
- 18. Multiple Choice
One of the rulers of this dynasty had pillars constructed across his realm to demonstrate his Buddhist faith.
Maurya
Gupta
- 19. Multiple Choice
Considered to be the greatest ruler in India history, he used Buddhist principles to govern.
Asoka
Chandragupta Maurya
Chandra Gupta I
Chandra Gupta II
- 20. Multiple Choice
This social class made up the Senate in the Roman Republic?
patrician
plebian
counsul
dictator
- 21. Multiple Choice
According to the map, what helped the spread of Christianity?
It was introduced by African Missionaries
It was spread by the Germanic Tribes
It was made the official religion of Rome
It was introduced by missionaries from the Mauryan Empire
- 22. Multiple Choice
Hinduism and Buddhism both started in which region?
China
Greece
India
Rome
- 23. Multiple Choice
What is the main idea of Confucianism
Divide society into rigid social classes
Social order through proper behavior
There is only one God
Jesus is the son of God
- 24. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the New Testament, what happened to Jesus three days after his crucifixion by the Romans?Jesus died and was cremated. His ashes were spread in a cave.Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to his disciples. This is know as the Resurrection.Jesus was buried in a local cemetery and he received a never-ending line of visitors.Jesus was baptized after his death. Christians believe this is why he is the Savior.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceHow does Christianity compare to other world religions in terms of the the number of followers?1234
- 26. Multiple Choice
What do Christians believe?
Jesus is the son of God
God sent Jesus to save people from their sins by his death on the cross
Like Jesus, people can be resurrected after death and join God in eternal life
All of the other choices
- 27. Multiple ChoiceChristianity is an extension of what religion?JudaismBuddhismHinduismShintoism
- 28. Multiple Choice
Judaism, Christianity and Islam all teach that there is one god and those religions are called...
Monotheistic
Polytheistic
Atheistic
Agnostic
- 29. Multiple Choice
The ______ is the Jewish holy book.
Torah
Synagogue
Monotheism
- 30. Multiple Choice
What are the 10 Commandments?
Laws and guidelines on how to be a good person
The Jewish Holy Book
A letter God wrote to Abraham
- 31. Multiple ChoiceAbraham started the Jewish religion in Canaan. Where is that located today?MesopotamiaIsraelEgypt
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhich city is the Jewish holy city?BethlehemUrJerusalem
- 33. Multiple Choice
This Hindu woman is fulfilling part of her dharma by praying at the sacred Ganges River. By living according to dharma, she may hope
to become one of the untouchables.
to have her soul reborn into a higher social class.
to live outside the law of karma.
to move between social classes during her lifetime.
- 34. Multiple Choice
What is the Buddha's real name?
Ghengis Khan
Ashoka
Siddhartha Gautama
Moksha
- 35. Multiple Choice
According to Buddhism, where does human suffering come from?
from nature
desire and want
evil and fear
unmet expectations
- 36. Multiple Choice
What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?
Ten Commandments
The Four Noble Truths
Shar'ia Law
The Five Noble Truths
- 37. Multiple ChoiceThe man who became the Buddha was born a ____________prince.pauper.merchant.farmer.
- 38. Multiple Choice
According to Buddhism, if a person gave up all desires he or she would reach?
Reincarnation
Karma
Dharma
Nirvana
- 39. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was NOT a Classical Civilization
Maya
Han Dynasty
Roman Empire
Mesopotamia
- 40. Multiple Choice
What animal did the Maya believe was important to priests?
jaguar
Springbokke
alligator
anaconda
- 41. Multiple Choice
What three crops did the Maya grow in their milpa?
corn
beans
radishes
squash
- 42. Multiple Choice
When (aprox) did Classical Civilizations exist?
500 CE-1000 CE
500 BCE-500 CE
700 BCE-100 CE
1000 BCE- 500 BCE
- 43. Multiple Choice
What two world zones hosted Classical Civilizations that we studied?
Afro-Eur-Asia
Americas
The Pacific Islands
Australia
- Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags