Unit 3 Greece and Rome Review

Front

What strategy did the Romans use to maintain political stability in their conquered territories?

Back

Romans offered citizenship to the conquered people.

Front

What form of government in ancient Greece was characterized by rule by a few wealthy individuals?

Back

Oligarchy

Front

Which political characteristic of Greek civilization was adopted by the Romans? Options: The life-long military service, The use of democratic elections, The creation of an oligarchy, The use of oracles for advice

Back

The use of democratic elections

Front

Which aspect of the U.S. government is influenced by the political concepts of ancient Greek civilization?

Back

Public trials for criminal offenses

Front

What role did Paul play in the expansion of Christianity during the early Christian era?

Back

He traveled extensively throughout the Roman Empire as a missionary, converting people to Christianity.

Front

Which pair of Greek mathematicians made great advances in geometry?

Back

Euclid and Pythagoras

Front

Which best describes the purpose of a system of “checks and balances”?

Back

No one branch of the government will become stronger than another.

Front

A term from Roman civilization that signifies the power to reject a proposal:

Back

veto

Front

What is one way the founders of the U.S. adopted the Roman Republic?

Back

The separation of powers would avoid power struggles between the braches.

Front

The Romans were the first to use which of the following architectural features? Post & lintel, Arches & domes, Columns, Openair pavilions

Back

Arches & domes