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Which era began in Europe after the collapse of the Roman Empire?

A
the Middle Ages
B
the Enlightenment
C
the Golden Age
D
the Renaissance
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Like Rome, the United States has

A
two houses in the legislative branch.
B
eight praetors in the judicial branch.
C
a list of laws called the Twelve Tables.
D
an assembly of plebeians and soldiers.
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Classical Greek sculpture was characterized by the portrayal of

A
rough, angry ideas.
B
idealized, lifelike bodies.
C
strange, odd shapes.
D
strong, fiery emotions.
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A long, narrative poem about a heroic figure is

A
a fable.
B
a myth.
C
a legend.
D
an epic.
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Which statement correctly describes relations between Athens and Sparta leading up to the Peloponnesian War?

A
Sparta was a strong ally of Athens because the two city-states had similar forms of government.
B
Sparta was a strong ally of Athens because the two city-states were both military societies.
C
Sparta resented the growing power of Athens, which controlled the city-states of the Delian League.
D
Sparta resented the growing power of Athens, which had fought the city-states of the Delian League.
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How were Greco-Roman and Jewish ideas similar? Select three options.Both believed that people have intrinsic value.Both focused on worship of one god.Both followed the Ten Commandments.Both emphasized principles similar to the Golden Rule.Both supported the rule of law.

A
Both believed that people have intrinsic value.
B
Both focused on worship of one god.
C
Both followed the Ten Commandments.
D
Both emphasized principles similar to the Golden Rule.
E
Both supported the rule of law.
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Early Christianity is described as being a sect of Judaism. What is a sect?

A
a branch of a larger religious group
B
a religion that opposes the beliefs of another.
C
a fundamentalist branch within a larger religious group
D
a Christian group that operates within another religion
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Which aspect of the Roman Catholic Church established in the 300s remains today?

A
The Roman Catholic Church’s leader is still the bishop of Rome, or the pope.
B
The Roman Catholic Church remains the official church of the city of Rome.
C
The Roman Catholic Church remains the only official church.
D
The Roman Catholic Church’s power structure remains unchanged.
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After he gained control of the Roman Empire, Constantine moved the capital to

A
Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople.
B
Rome and renamed it Constantinople.
C
created a second capital in Byzantium.
D
created a second capital in Constantinople.
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The ancient Hebrews founded the religion known as

A
Islam.
B
Christianity.
C
Judaism.
D
Hinduism.
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During the Golden Age of Athens, male citizens

A
had no control over how they were governed.
B
could hold an office if they were chosen by lot.
C
were elected to office as representative officials.
D
took part in government only if they were wealthy.
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Julius Caesar’s assassination led to the

A
founding of the Roman Republic.
B
beginning of Rome’s expansion.
C
fall of the Roman Empire.
D
end of the Roman Republic.
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Which describes a difference in the rule of Constantine and Diocletian?

A
Constantine appeased foreign invaders by giving them land, while Diocletian went on the offensive to stop the attacks.
B
Constantine divided the empire into western and eastern halves, while Diocletian further split the country into four regions.
C
Constantine divided the empire and shared emperor duties, while Diocletian reunited the empire and served as sole ruler.
D
Constantine reunited the empire and served as sole ruler, while Diocletian divided the empire and shared emperor duties.
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The written laws that are the central principles of Judaism are known as the

A
Bible.
B
Declaration of Independence.
C
New Testament.
D
Ten Commandments.
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What was one consequence of Roman expansion beginning in 300 BCE?

A
Soldiers became less loyal to their generals.
B
Plebeians lost their influence in government.
C
Economic problems began to increase.
D
Rome was no longer a center of trade.
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The photograph shows an ancient Roman structure.

Question illustration
A
insula.
B
aqueduct.
C
bridge.
D
coliseum.
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According to Jewish teaching, how did the ancient Hebrews receive the Ten Commandments?

A
They were given to the Hebrews by Jesus.
B
God gave them to the Hebrews through a prophet named Moses.
C
They were found in a cave near the Dead Sea.
D
God gave them to the Hebrews through an Egyptian pharaoh.

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