Unit 3- Mediterranean Test

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Which statement accurately describes the characteristics of each government type? Oligarchies and monarchies had a ruling class that presided over the people and made decisions while democracies relied entirely on the people.

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Oligarchies and monarchies had a ruling class that presided over the people and made decisions while democracies relied entirely on the people.

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A major characteristic of ancient Greek culture was

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the belief that the gods interact with everyday life.

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Which literary work was created during the Archaic period?
Options: Oedipus the King, The Clouds, The Iliad, Agamemnon

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The Iliad

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What caused the Greeks to unify in defense of their culture and way of life?

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the threat of the Persian Empire conquering Greece

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Which example best explains the most crucial element of each civilization? The Roman Republic’s senate and assemblies were crucial for decision making. The Inca Empire’s administrators helped the king keep order and law in different territories, no matter how large the empire was. The Mayan civilization had city-states that were less centralized than either the Republic or Inca Empire.

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The Roman Republic’s senate and assemblies were crucial for decision making. The Inca Empire’s administrators helped the king keep order and law in different territories, no matter how large the empire was. The Mayan civilization had city-states that were less centralized than either the Republic or Inca Empire.

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What was the name of the political party with which Julius Caesar was affiliated?

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the Populares

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Which timeline outlines the chronological order of significant events and people that led to the collapse of the Roman Republic and rise of the Roman Empire?

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Plebeian tribune Tiberius Gracchus assassinated
Plebeian tribune Gaius Gracchus assassinated
Sulla marches on Rome, deposes Marius
First Triumvirate of Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus established
Caesar officially declares war on Rome proper by marching troops over Rubicon
Ides of March, Caesar is assassinated, the Roman Republic finally falls
Octavian succeeds Caesar and forms the Second Triumvirate
Octavian’s victory at the Battle of Actium over Mark Antony, marking the start of the Roman Empire
Beginning of the Pax Romana—prosperity for Rome
End of the Pax Romana

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How was Roman society changed by the spread of Christianity?

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Christianity became the new major religion of the empire.

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Which event led to Emperor Nero persecuting the Christians? Options: the Great Fire of Rome, the Edict of Milan, the Council of Nicaea, the crucifixion of Jesus

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the Great Fire of Rome

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What role did Constantine play in the spread of Christianity throughout the empire?

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Constantine declared Christianity legal, and it quickly spread throughout the land as Christians were free to worship and were given important leadership positions.