Unit 1B Practice and Review

Which of the following statements would a citizen of Athens use to describe a visit to Sparta?

• This society allows for more personal freedoms than I have ever experienced in Athens.

• The society in Sparta is so strict and militaristic. The people have little voice in the government.

What was the main difference between the Roman Republic and Roman Empire?

• The Republic believed in the Mandate of Heaven; The Empire did not.

• Within the Empire, the emperor had more power; in the Republic, voters/citizens had more power.

What does Aristotle believe civil society needs to be complete?

• law and justice

• prudence and valor

Use the diagram to answer the question. What Roman figure is described below?

• Julius Caesar

• Marc Antony

Which of the following is true concerning the image below?

• The crane no longer exists and was invented by the Greeks.

• Greece developed the crane which is still used today for lifting heavy objects.

The Roman ideal was the citizen/soldier/farmer. The citizen was a rational man who discussed political issues and voted. The farmer was a hardworking and practical man who worked the land with his hands. The soldier was a courageous, strong man who obeyed orders and was willing to lay down his life in the name of the Republic. --Emma Humphries Which democratic principle is illustrated in the text?

• rule of law

• civic duty

Which of the following best describes religion in Ancient Greece?

• Ancient Greeks believed in many gods (polytheistic).

• Ancient Greek philosophers were responsible for maintaining the religious system.

Which of the following is true concerning Christianity in the Roman Empire?

• Roman leaders were very concerned about the influence of Christianity within the Empire.

• Before Constantine, the Roman government treated Christians fairly and with respect.

Which of the following economic factors helped cause the decline of the Western Roman Empire?

• high food prices, trade deficits, and inflation

• excess farm production and low interest rates

Why was the size of the Roman Empire a problem that contributed to the empire's fall?

• The size of the empire made it hard to defend.

• Most of the empire was dry land that could not support farming.