Greece and Rome SOL Review

One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of 

• Absolute monarchies
• Extensive trade
• Separate, independent city states
• Belief in one God

In what way were the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar? 

• They allowed for belief in one God 
• They established written legal standards 
• They provided records of economic activity 
• They legalized democratic government 

The period of time from 27 B.C. to 395 A.D. in which Rome brought peace to the lands they controlled was called:

• Democratic Athens
• Golden Age of Rome
• Pax Romana
• Fall of the Roman Empire

What country did Rome fight in the Punic Wars?

• Egypt
• Greece
• Athens
• Carthage

Which society was the first to practice direct democracy?

• City state of Athens
• City state of Ionia
• City state of Sparta
• Persian Empire

Which Greek historian wrote the History of the Persian War and is considered the "father of history"?

• Sophocles
• Herodotus
• Aeschylus
• Thucydides

What Greek word was used to describe the city-states and surrounding lands that made up the Greek Empire? 

• Phalanx 
• Polis
  
• Acropolis 
• Helots 

These people were the common farmers, merchants, workers and artisans that made up the majority of Roman Citizens.

• Plebeians
• Partricians
• Etruscans
• Latins

What two groups frequently opposed each other over how much power they wanted.

• Soldiers and Senators
• Senators and Tribunes
• Plebeians and Emperors
• Plebeians and Partricians

Early Romans established a Republic, in this type of government, the power rests with __________________. 

• citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders
• a small minority who are supported by the military
• citizens who participate directly in law-making
• the noblility and the wealthy