Influence of Greek and Roman Government

Question 1

Under Roman law, someone accusing another person of a crime needed

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proof that a crime had been committed.

Question 2

Greek philosophers believed the universe was governed by

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absolute and unchanging laws.

Question 3

rule of lawa central governmentdemocracy

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democracy

Question 4

What impact did the Justinian Code have on religion?

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It made Christianity the national religion.

Question 5

During Athens’ first democracy, the people

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were divided based on wealth.

Question 6

Which scenario best illustrates the idea of justice according to the Twelve Tables?

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A poor man who commits murder should be punished the same as a wealthy man who commits murder.

Question 7

What was the political impact of the Justinian Code?

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It influenced the laws of other countries.

Question 8

An influential aspect of Athenian government on modern democracies is

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the use of juries to decide trials.

Question 9

What were the Twelve Tables?

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The first written collection of Roman laws.

Question 10

Which describes how Cleisthenes reformed Athenian democracy?

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Council members were chosen randomly, and men could present laws for debate in assembly.

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