Classical Civilizations Review

One reason the Silk Road is important

• it isolated Rome and China, decreasing their communication

• Christianity spread to China and became its main religion

• it brought new religions, ideas and goods to places in Rome and China

• it allowed Rome's economy to grow wealthy from the sale of their silk

The Chinese Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they

• encouraged democracy

• developed major trade routes

• invented silk

• built aqueducts

How did the geography of the Italian Peninsula influence the development of the Roman Empire?

• The rivers in the north protected Rome from its neighbors

• There was little farming due to a lack of fertile land

• The Mediterranean Sea helped Rome expand its empire and increase trade

• The mountains allowed for speedy travel

Both the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were known fo

• Developing a social structue where people were equal

• Using examinations to select officials

• Having long periods of stable government

• Creating a democratic society where people elected government officials

What effect did the geography of Ancient China have on the way its civilizations and culture developed?

• The deserts and mountains isolated China from the rest of the world and China developed independently

• Rugged, mountainous and increased communication with other civilizations

• The rivers connected China to Rome and increased trade.

The term empire is best defined as

• a government ruled by the people

• a large amount of land under the rule of a single authority

• a government that has a common religion

Which heading best completes the partial outline?

• Achievements of the Han Dynasty

• Achievements of ancient Rome

• Achievements of ancient Greece

• Achievements of the Qin Dynasty

Which geographic feature was important in helping the Romans unify their empire?

• Apennine Mountains

• Po River

• Alps Mountains

• Mediterranean Sea