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Ancient Greece & Ancient Rome

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  • Q1
    Which geographic factor influenced the development of independent city-states in ancient Greece?
    monsoon cycle
    smooth coastline
    mountainous topography
    tropical location
    30s
  • Q2
    Which geographic feature served as a barrier to political unity and encouraged the rise of independent city-states in ancient Greece?
    mountain ranges
    numerous ports
    navigable rivers
    broad plains
    30s
  • Q3
    The creation of independent city-states in ancient Greece can be most directly attributed to the
    practice of oligarchy
    large number of different languages
    diverse ethnic groups in the region
    rugged mountainous terrain
    30s
  • Q4
    The Hellenistic culture, associated with the rule of Alexander the Great, developed as a result of
    ethnocentrism
    direct democracy
    embargoes
    cultural diffusion
    30s
  • Q5
    Which term is most closely associated with Hellenism under Alexander the Great?
    pacifism
    theocracy
    natural rights
    cultural diffusion
    30s
  • Q6
    Which geographic feature was central in helping the Romans unify their empire?
    Mediterranean Sea
    Alps
    Great Rift Valley
    Tiber River
    30s
  • Q7
    What was an important strategy used by both the Romans and the Incas to unify their empires?
    granting citizenship and voting rights to conquered peoples
    using powerful navies to protect sea trade routes
    building a large network of roads and bridges
    supporting free-market economies by minting silver coins
    30s
  • Q8
    Both the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were known for
    having governments dominated by a merchant class
    using examinations to select officials
    developing decentralized political structures
    having long periods of stable government
    30s
  • Q9
    Both the Han and the Roman empires declined as a result of
    undisciplined armies and limited access to trade
    overexpansion and foreign invasions by nomadic peoples
    ineffi cient theocratic rulers and few government regulations
    harsh climates and high taxes
    30s
  • Q10
    One explanation for the fall of the Roman Empire and of the Han dynasty is that they both
    grew too large to govern their territories effectively
    required devotion to a single religion
    banned long-distance trade causing economic strain
    refused the aid of foreign mercenaries
    30s

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