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What were the Twelve Tables?

A
The first written collection of Roman laws.
B
The first written record of a constitutional monarchy.
C
The first recorded instance of a government overthrow.
D
The first recorded evidence of written language.
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Which best summarizes the structure of the Roman government?

A
It was organized with separation of powers.
B
It was created with a top-heavy leadership.
C
It was developed using military rule.
D
It was designed to limit citizens’ rights.
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Greek philosophers believed the universe was governed by

A
natural and unnatural laws.
B
independence and democracy.
C
absolute and unchanging laws.
D
good and evil.
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The two assemblies that made up the Roman senate were

A
consul and military.
B
military and tribal.
C
tribal and magistrate.
D
magistrate and consul.
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During Athens’ first democracy, the people

A
were divided based on wealth.
B
rejected the theories of Solon.
C
were divided based on education.
D
embraced the theories of Cleisthenes.
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Which positions made up early Roman government? Select four options.governorsmembers of the militaryconsulsmagistratesrepresentativessenators

A
governors
B
members of the military
C
consuls
D
magistrates
E
representatives
F
senators
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The democracy in place in Rome was considered

A
indirect, meaning that people elected their leaders.
B
indirect, meaning that people represented themselves.
C
direct, meaning that people elected their leaders.
D
direct, meaning that people represented themselves.
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Which scenario would most likely take place under Athens’ jury system?

A
a random drawing choosing a panel of men and women to serve on a jury
B
a 25-year-old male citizen being selected to his first jury assignment
C
lawyers picking five hundred men from a pool of one thousand to serve on a jury
D
a random selection of five hundred citizens to make up a jury
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The early government of Athens was ruled by

A
the citizens.
B
a king.
C
a president.
D
the parliament.
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Which scenario is the best example of an indirect democracy?

A
A father tells his son that he cannot go to a basketball game.
B
A student body votes to allow shorts to be worn to school.
C
A student council approves vending machines in the cafeteria.
D
A principal decides to extend the school day by twenty minutes.
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Which describes how Cleisthenes reformed Athenian democracy?

A
Council members were chosen by elections, and women could present laws for debate in assembly.
B
Council members were chosen randomly, and men could present laws for debate in assembly.
C
Council members were chosen by elections, and women could not present laws for debate in assembly.
D
Council members were chosen randomly, and men could not present laws for debate in assembly.
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What impact did the Justinian Code have on religion?

A
It prevented government from interfering in religion.
B
It made Christianity the national religion.
C
It made practicing religion illegal.
D
It gave priests control over the civil courts.
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Under Roman law, someone accusing another person of a crime needed

A
belief that the accused was guilty.
B
proof that a crime had been committed.
C
a lawyer willing to take the case to trial.
D
a witness to vouch for the accuser’s character.
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Pericles believed that Athenian government should favor the

A
majority over the minority.
B
educated over the uneducated.
C
poor over the wealthy.
D
politicians over the citizens.
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What type of democracy was observed by citizens of Athens?

A
direct, because citizens elected their leaders
B
direct, because citizens voted directly on issues
C
indirect, because citizens elected their leaders
D
indirect, because citizens voted directly on issues
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Read the scenario.Citizen X has run into some financial troubles. One day, he shows up to work wearing a new watch. A co-worker whose home was recently robbed says, “Hey, my watch! You thief!” Citizen X goes on trial for burglary, but is found not guilty.Based on what happens to Citizen X, under which government does he live?

A
Athens, because Athenian law dictates that a single stolen item is not cause for conviction.
B
Athens, because Athenian law has mercy on those who steal due to financial distress.
C
Rome, because Roman law forces the accuser to have a burden of proof.
D
Rome, because Roman law requires the wealthy and educated to be shown leniency.
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Which scenario best illustrates the idea of justice according to the Twelve Tables?

A
A wealthy woman who steals bread should be punished the same as a poor woman who steals jewels.
B
A poor man who commits murder should be punished the same as a wealthy man who commits murder.
C
A wealthy man who steals jewels should be punished more harshly than a poor woman who steals bread.
D
A poor woman who commits murder should be punished less harshly than a wealthy man who commits murder.
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A
wealthy
B
wise
C
powerful
D
influential
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A
rule of law
B
a central government
C
democracy

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