Unit 3 Vocabulary

Zoroastrianism is:

• A monotheistic religion founded in ancient Persia

• A polytheistic religion from ancient Greece

• A modern philosophical movement

• A sect of Buddhism

What is a tribute?

• A form of payment made periodically by one state or ruler to another, especially as a sign of dependence.

• A type of musical instrument.

• A traditional dance form.

• A style of painting.

A helot is:

• A type of ancient Greek slave

• A Greek philosopher

• A Spartan warrior

• A Roman senator

The Parthenon is a famous ancient structure located in which city?

• Rome

• Athens

• Cairo

• Istanbul

A republic is a form of government in which:

• The country is ruled by a monarch.

• The power is held by the people and their elected representatives.

• The government is controlled by a single party.

• The military holds the ultimate power.

Patricians were members of which class in ancient Rome?

• Noble class

• Merchant class

• Slave class

• Warrior class

The Rule of Law is a principle that ensures:

• Everyone is subject to the law, including lawmakers and leaders.

• Only the government is subject to the law.

• Laws can be applied arbitrarily by those in power.

• The law is flexible and can be changed at any time without due process.

Pax Romana refers to a period of peace and stability in the Roman Empire. What is Pax Romana?

• A period of war in the Roman Empire

• A period of peace and stability in the Roman Empire

• A Roman military strategy

• A Roman architectural style

The Twelve Tables/Tablets are:

• the code of law that stated that citizens were equal under the law.

• A collection of religious texts in ancient Greece

• A series of philosophical writings by Plato

• A group of historical documents from ancient Egypt

Who is the Messiah?

• Jesus Christ

• Muhammad

• Buddha

• Krishna