What is NOT true about the Roman code of Laws known as the Twelve Tables?

Flexible interpretation of the law

Why was the construction of Roman Roads important to the Empire?

Helped troops and trade goods get to where they needed

The Apostle Paul (from Tarsus) was important to Christianity because he:

Wrote parts of the New Testament and travelled the empire promoting it

Identify the correct order of events...

Julius Caesar is Killed, Octavious comes to power, the Roman Empire begins

What is the purpose of this structure

To move water from distant sources to the city

Consuls, the government executives, could reject the actions of other Consuls and had 1 year term limits showing...

Limitations on the power of leaders

Which of these correctly describes the impact of the Church in the Late Roman Empire?

The Church became a source of moral authority

As a result of Pax Romana, the Roman Empire

Experienced peace and prosperity

In what way did Constantine and Theodosius I impact Christianity?

Both provided government support for Christianity

The Triumvirate of Julius Caesar, Pompey and Crassus ruled Rome for 10 years before

Julius Caesar and Pompey went to war against each other

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1
What is NOT true about the Roman code of Laws known as the Twelve Tables?
It gave legal protection for all citizens
It was written down
Flexible interpretation of the law
It was publicly displayed
2
The wars between Rome and Carthage were called the...
Punic Wars
Persian Wars
Peloponnesian Wars
Alpine-Tunisian Wars
3
What was the reasoning for the concept of "...give them bread and circuses"?
To strengthen the image of the leaders in Rome
To make use of the expensive construction project, the Colosseum
Maintain peace and order
To bring about greater favor in polytheistic beliefs
4
Which Roman God/Goddess has the same name in Greece?
Apollo
Neptune
Hades
Mercades
5
What were the two names of the Roman Empire's eastern capital?
Constantinople, Antioch
Byzantium, Constantinople
Carthage, Corsica
Byzantium, Corsica
6
Inflation, moral decay, geographic spread, mercenaries, invasions are all parts of
The Rise of Rome
The Fall of the Roman Empire
Pax Romana
Decline of the Roman Republic
7
Why was the construction of Roman Roads important to the Empire?
Led to the invention of chariots
Helped to prevent overcrowded cities
Prevented the seas from being overcrowded
Helped troops and trade goods get to where they needed
8
The Gospels of the New Testament from Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are primary sources of information regarding:
Abraham, Moses and other prophets
Laws put forth by Constantine
The life of Jesus of Nazareth
the notes from the Council of Nicea
9
The Apostle Paul (from Tarsus) was important to Christianity because he:
Was present at the Last Supper and the crucifixion of Jesus
Won victories on behalf of the Pope
Wrote parts of the New Testament and travelled the empire promoting it
Persecuted Christians before becoming a Christian himself
10
Identify the correct order of events...
Roman Empire begins, Julius Caesar is killed, Octavius comes to power
Julius Caesar is killed, the Roman Empire begins, Octavious comes to power
Julius Caesar is Killed, Octavious comes to power, the Roman Empire begins
The Roman Empire begins, Octavius comes to power,Julius Caesar is killed
11
What is the purpose of this structure
Provide secret travel routes for emperors that are in danger
To move water from distant sources to the city
Assist in the movement of Roman troops
Promote strong Roman architectural techniques
12
Consuls, the government executives, could reject the actions of other Consuls and had 1 year term limits showing...
Elections by other officials
Limitations on the power of leaders
Creating laws
Ability for campaigning for office
13
Which qualification would you have to have to be a Patrician?
A wealthy landowner
A slave
Farmer
Merchant
14
Virgil contributed to which aspect of culture
Mathematics
Literature
Architecture
Religious beliefs
15
What is the name of the structure in the image?
The Forum
The Colosseum
The Parthenon
The Pantheon
16
Who is the Roman Goddess of love and beauty?
Jupiter
Venus
Minerva
Juno
17
What is the name of the site that served as the center of Roman politics?
The Pantheon
The Colosseum
The Vatican
The Forum
18
Which of these correctly describes the impact of the Church in the Late Roman Empire?
The Church became a source of moral authority
The Church became a divisive force across Europe
Christianity remained a focus of persecution
The Emperor Constantine persecuted Christians
19
The general who fought for Carthage in the Punic Wars was...
Julius Caesar
Scipio Africanus
Mark Antony
Hannibal
20
As a result of Pax Romana, the Roman Empire
Economic destabilization
Experienced invasions from Germanic Tribes
Constant hostilities with neighboring territories
Experienced peace and prosperity
21
In what way did Constantine and Theodosius I impact Christianity?
Only Constantine supported Christianity
Both persecuted Christians harshly
both chose to make all non-Christian faiths illegal
Both provided government support for Christianity
22
Which number on the map was the location of the Capital of the ancient Roman Empire?
4
3
1
2
23
The religion that Christianity is rooted from is...
Islam
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
24
The Alps on the northern part of the Italian Peninsula benefit Rome?
Protection from invaders
Contributes to more mild climate
Helps to prevent flooding
Divides Rome into separate city-states
25
During the era of the Roman Republic, the form of government was a...
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Dictatorship
Triumvirate
26
Which individual is noted for being the founder of Rome?
Romulus Augustulus
Romulus
Caesar Augustus
Julius Caesar
27
The Triumvirate of Julius Caesar, Pompey and Crassus ruled Rome for 10 years before
Caesar abandond his post in Gaul
The senate appointed Crassus as emperor
Crassus demanded that Julius Caesar not cross the Rubicon River
Julius Caesar and Pompey went to war against each other

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