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GREECE-ROME REGENT QUESTIONS

___ 1 Which ancient civilization established the basis of Western democracy?

1 Phoenician 2 Sumerian 3 Egyptian 4 Greek

___ 2 Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?

1 All adult male citizens were eligible to vote.

2 All residents were given voting rights.

3 Women were allowed to vote in major elections.

4 Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections

___ 3 The ancient Athenians are credited with

1 inventing and using the wheel

2 eliminating slavery

3 establishing governments that had democratic elements

4 inventing the printing press

___ 4 Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy and Renaissance art?

1 rigid social classes

2 emphasis on individualism

3 religious uniformity

4 mass education

___ 5 The Golden Age of Greece and the Renaissance in Europe were both characterized mainly by

1 religious revival

2 social reform and political upheaval

3 economic decline

4 Artistic and literary achievements

"… for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few

… an Athenian citizen does not neglect the state because he takes care

of his own household. . . . We alone regard a man who takes no interest in

public affairs, not as a harmless but as a useless character…" - Pericles, 431 B.C.

___ 6 Which type of political system does this quotation suggest that people of ancient Athens valued?

1 monarchy 2 aristocracy 3 democracy 4 autocracy

"Let me say that our system of government does not copy the institutions

of our neighbors. It is more the case of our being a model to others than

of our imitating anyone else. Our constitution is called a democracy because

power is in the hands, not of a minority, but of the whole people."

___ 7 Which early society is most likely described in this quotation?

1 Spartan 2 Athenian 3 Babylonian 4 Egyptian

___ 8 A major impact of ancient Greece and Rome on Western civilization was that

1 the Greeks and Romans succeeded in achieving a classless society, which was later copied in western Europe

2 Greek sculpture and Roman architecture were much admired and copied in the 18th and 19th centuries'

3 Greece and Rome transmitted Islamic philosophy to the areas they conquered

4 Greek and Latin are still widely spoken in universities throughout the West

___ 9 Impact of long-term contributions of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area of

1 military technology

2 religious doctrine

3 economic policy and planning

4 government and law

___ 10 The ancient Romans most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of

1 economics 2 drama 3 poetry 4 law

___ 11 The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by

1 a strong central government

2 rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders

3 universal suffrage in national elections

4 a strict adherence to constitutional principles

___ 12 An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was

1 a renewed interest in education and the arts

2 a period of disorder and weak central government

3 an increase in trade and manufacturing

4 the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class'

"Western Europe owed a debt of gratitude to the Empire that for almost a

thousand years ensured the survival of Christianity during a time when

Europe was too weak to accomplish the task."

___ 13 Which empire is referred to in this quotation?

1 Hellenistic 2 Byzantine 3 Mongol 4 Ottoman

___ 14 Rome during the Pax Romana and the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages are examples of

1 constitutional monarchies

2 centralized powers

3 feudal governments

4 Communist regimes

___15 A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was

1 a series of military defeats in Africa

2 political corruption and the instability of the government

3 the abolition of slavery through out the Empire

4 continued acceptance of traditional religions

___ 16 Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance

1 A strong military led to national unity.

2 Written constitutions led to the establishment of democratic governments.

3 Prosperity led to the creation of many works of art.

4 Political instability led directly to the formation of unified nation-states.

___ 17 A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe

1 came under the control of the Muslims

2 was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire

3 returned to a republican form of government

4 entered a period of chaos and disorder

___ 18 After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of the Roman Empire became known as the

1 Persian Empire 2 Mongol Empire 3 Byzantine Empire 4 Gupta Empire

___ 19 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

1 direct democracy

2 totalitarianism

3 parliamentary democracy

4 absolutism

___ 20 A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of

1 gunpowder

2 the principles of revolutionary socialism

3 monotheism

4 an effective legal system

___ 21 Which European historical periods are in the proper chronological order?

1 Middle Ages( Renaissance ( Ancient Greece ( Roman Empire

2 Renaissance ( Ancient Greece ( Roman Empire ( Middle Ages

3 Ancient Greece ( Roman Empire ( Middle Ages ( Renaissance

4 Roman Empire ( Middle Ages ( Renaissance ( Ancient Greece

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