Unit 4 Review
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- Q1
In ancient Athens, a lawmaking assembly met in a central place. Any male adult citizen could attend the meetings. The process described gave power to citizens by making sure the laws...
were applied to powerful leaders
changed every year
represented the will of the citizens
benefited the wealthy
30s - Q2
Which characteristic of a society would most likely result in the development of a representative democracy rather than a direct democracy?
There is a large population of people
Most of the labor is performed by slaves
covers a small area
30s - Q3
Which ancient civilization is most known for a code of written laws posted for all to view?
Egypt
Aksum
China
Babylon
30s - Q4
The development of direct democracy in ancient Greece expanded which traditional belief?
There is one god
People have moral freedom
Individuals have political duties
Religious faith is the basis for the law
30s - Q5
What happened for the first and only time during the Tang Dynasty?
A peasant became emperor
A child become emperor
A woman become emperor
30s - Q6
The teachings of which leader formed a large part of the civil service examination during the Han Dynasty in China?
Jesus
Buddha
Confucius
Muhammad
30s - Q7
Which of these describes an effect of the public display of the written laws of Hammurabi's Code?
People could choose their own punishments
People could easily change the law
People could know what was in the law
30s - Q8
Which of these best describes the relationship of religion to government in ancient Egypt?
The vizier made sure citizens of all religions were treated fairly
The pharaoh was both head of state and a representative to the gods
Scribes recorded lists of property
30s - Q9
Characteristics of the Mandate of Heaven: Right to rule is granted by Heaven. Just leaders have divine authority. Unjust leaders lose divine authority. Which event BEST shows an application of these characteristics above?
Founding of a new Dynasty
Creation of a civil service
Practice of a new Religion
New written code of law
30s - Q10
Many justice systems in the Western world are based on the Code of Justinian. This shows the enduring influence of which ancient culture?
Egypt
Rome
Mesopotamia
Greece
30s - Q11
The idea of "an eye for an eye" used in Hammurabi's Code describes...
Limits placed on government leaders
Skills needed in warfare
Methods of medical care
Punishment is meant to fit the crime
30s - Q12
In ancient Greece Monarchy began in 900 BCE. Oligarchy began in 800 BCE. Tyranny began around 750 BCE and Democracy began in 500 BCE. and continued after. Based on this information when was there the MOST equality among citizens?
Before 800 BCE
Between 800 and 600 BCE
After 500 BCE
30s - Q13
In the ancient Roman Republic, two officials called "consuls" led the executive branch of government. Each consul could reject the decisions of the other. This describes an example of what?
Checks and Balances
Popular vote
Separation of Powers
30s - Q14
Which ancient civilization most influence the development of a democratic form of government in the US?
India
China
Rome
Egypt
30s - Q15
Which of these is a key difference between representative democracy and direct democracy?
People are required to participate in government in a representative democracy
People spend little time participating in government under a direct democracy
People make more decisions for the community under a direct democracy
30s