Classical Civilization Review

A country that is governed by elected representatives and by an elected leader (such as a president) rather than by an inherited king or queen is called a ___________

• Monarchy

• Dynasty

• Empire

• Republic

Which 'Classical Civilization' lasted about 200 years?

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

Which definition below best fits a 'Classical Civilization'? 

• A civilization that is an agricultural nation or civilization situated beside and drawing sustenance from a river

• A final stage of cultural evolution or technological development among prehistoric humans

• A period in human prehistory that is distinguished by the original development of stone tools

• Advanced state of human development in human society marked by progress in the arts & sciences, has extensive record keeping, and has complex social and political institutions

What situation below best shows that Ancient China experienced a 'Golden Age'? 

• Harsh leadership

• Many inventions and standardized measurements

• Famine

• Conflict with Mongols

A 'democracy' is ________________

• A family of rulers who rule over a country for a long period of time

• A group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one government

• A country that is governed by elected representatives and by an elected leader

• A form of government in which people choose leaders by voting

True or False: Greece's geography naturally kept Greek citizens independent and isolated from one another

• True

• False

Which 'Classical Civilization' lasted the shortest?

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

A 'monarchy' is ________________

• A family of rulers who rule over a country for a long period of time

• A group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one government

• A form of government with a king or queen at the head who inherits the position due to his/her family

• A form of government in which people choose leaders by voting

Athens, a city-state in Ancient Greece created and used this form of popular government where citizens voted on issues 

• Democracy

• Empire

• Republic

• Oligarchy

A 'Golden Age' is considered a time when a civilization meets what requirements? 

• A period of time where the civilization invented and used gold tools and jewelry

• A period of time where the civilization is at its most wealthy

• A period of war, famine, and debt

• A period of peace, prosperity, and cultural achievements