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The Republic of Rome — Unit test Answers

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Which scenario best illustrates Aristotle’s belief in the rule of law?

A
a student getting suspended for fighting
B
a senator getting arrested for theft
C
a president not getting re-elected
D
a school principal giving out detention
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Read the passage from the New Testament of the Bible.Therefore you have no excuse, everyone of you who passes judgment, for in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things.How does the idea found in this passage connect to Greco-Roman ideas?

A
It encourages people to pass judgment on others.
B
It encourages people to make excuses for bad behavior.
C
It emphasizes that everyone is equal under the law.
D
It supports the idea that people should use reason when passing judgment.
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Women in Roman society had the right to

A
vote in elections.
B
run for office.
C
own property.
D
choose who to marry.
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Pythagoras was an ancient Greek

A
historian.
B
mathematician.
C
physician.
D
ruler.
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A republic is a government run by

A
generals.
B
kings and queens.
C
representatives of the people.
D
religious leaders.
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The Peloponnesian War began after

A
Sparta attacked Athens by land.
B
Sparta attacked Athens by sea.
C
Athens attacked Sparta by land.
D
Athens attacked Sparta by sea.
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A humanities curriculum is one that

A
is taught only in Greek or Latin languages.
B
emphasizes military tactics and strategies.
C
focuses primarily on religious teachings.
D
includes instruction in philosophy and history.
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Although they were different in many respects, which characteristic did the Minoans and Mycenaeans share?

A
Neither was ruled by a central authority.
B
Neither had large cities or grand palaces.
C
Both shared the same system of writing.
D
Both built cities fortified with strong defenses.
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The Twelve Tables of the Roman Republic were a written

A
declaration of war.
B
legal code.
C
description of social classes.
D
plan for government.
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What was the reason for Julius Caesar’s assassination?

A
Many Romans wanted a strong leader instead of the weak Caesar.
B
Influential Romans were opposed to the expansion of Rome’s territory.
C
Many people were unhappy with Caesar because of Rome’s military defeats.
D
Some people feared Caesar wanted to become king and destroy the republic.
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The official religion of the Roman Empire was a form of paganism in which worshippers prayed to Roman gods and the emperor. In Judea, was there any freedom of religion under Roman rule?

A
No, early Christians were persecuted.
B
Yes, Jews were able to practice their religion.
C
No, everyone was required to worship the emperor.
D
Yes, all religions were tolerated if they incorporated Roman religion.
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What happened to the Roman Empire after Constantine’s death?

A
The empire collapsed and was overrun by invaders.
B
The empire remained as-is for one hundred years.
C
The empire stabilized and went on to flourish.
D
The empire split, and the west fell into decline.
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What was the most important factor that allowed the Minoans to become a great seagoing power?

A
They had many natural harbors.
B
They had shipbuilding expertise.
C
They had the resources to build many ships.
D
They had many allies in the region for support.

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