Why was the hiring of Germanic mercenaries by Western Roman emperors a mistake?

The Germanics lacked loyalty to Rome and sometimes fought against Rome

Which of the following describes how Nerva affected the Roman Empire?

He helped poor farmers by giving them land.

Why have historians referred to the Mediterranean Sea as a "Roman lake"?

It was completely enclosed and controlled by the Roman Empire.

Which geographical feature explains why Britain became a part of the Roman Empire much later than nearby Gaul?

The channel of water between Britain and Gaul was an obstacle.

Which of the following best explains why Latin is used today to describe many scientific and legal terms?

Latin spread across Europe and became the common language of the educated.

Which of these is a reason early Christians were persecuted in the Roman Empire?

Christians refused to worship the Roman emperor as a god.

In which of the following ways is Latin still used today?

It is used to describe many legal and medical terms.

Which of the following is a trend that developed during the Roman Republic and continued during Imperial Rome?

Increased wealth among the upper class and poverty among the lower class

How did the political structure established by Augustus contribute to the strength and longevity of the Roman Empire?

Augustus appointed governors to rule provinces that were far from Rome

Which of the following is an effect that Constantine's conversion to Christianity had on the Roman Empire?

Christianity soon became the official religion of the Roman Empire.

How did distance from Rome affect people in the Roman Empire?

Rome had less political control over people in distant provinces.

How did the military contribute to the growth and longevity of the Roman Empire?

Soldiers were organized into highly efficient legions.

Which of these actions continues to strongly influence Western European culture?

Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire.

Which of these is true of the century following the Pax Romana?

Transfer of power after an emperor's death resulted in conflict and murder

Which of these is true of the Roman road system?

Improving the roads helped the Roman Empire to grow.

Which of the following describes how Diocletian affected the Roman Empire?

He built a second capital in the East, which led to division of the Empire

Which of these illustrates Rome's legacy in our modern world?

Many of the Romans' aqueducts and roads are still in use today.

Which statement describes the Western Roman Empire after the Pax Romana?

The Empire suffered from political and economic instability.

Which of these belongs in the final box in this cause-and-effect chart?

Barbarian invasions of the empire increase

How can it be explained that the Latin alphabet is the most recognized alphabet used in the world today?

Many of the most common languages are based on letters and sounds of Latin.

Based on this chart showing the origins of the English language, which of the following statements is true?

The English language was strongly influenced by Germanic, Latin, and French

Which of the following describes how Marcus Aurelius affected the Roman Empire?

He persecuted thousands of Christians.

"Rigid social classes changed between the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire." Which fact supports this statement?

Marcus Aurelius gave jobs based on merit rather than social class

The left is Ancient Roman, the right is American. When compared, what do these two buildings tell us?

Roman buildings provided a source of inspiration for American buildings.

How was the Roman Empire affected by the division shown in this map?

The division ultimately weakened the empire and led to its decline.

Which of the following is a change that resulted from the Christian apostle Paul's travels across the Roman Empire?

More people converted to Christianity.

Greece and Italy were neighbors across a narrow sea. How did the location of Greece affect the development of Rome?

Romans borrowed much from Greek culture.

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Why was the hiring of Germanic mercenaries by Western Roman emperors a mistake?
The Roman army joined with mercenaries to attack the Eastern Roman Empire
The Germanics were poor soldiers who could not handle Roman weapons.
The Roman army rose up against the mercenaries and killed many of them
The Germanics lacked loyalty to Rome and sometimes fought against Rome
2
Which of the following describes how Nerva affected the Roman Empire?
He helped poor farmers by giving them land.
He was a cruel and violent leader who killed many Christians.
He built walls to strengthen Rome's borders.
He was responsible for the creation of the Twelve Tables.
3
Why have historians referred to the Mediterranean Sea as a "Roman lake"?
Only Roman citizens were allowed to fish in it or swim in it.
It extended from Spain in the west to Syria in the east.
It was as large as any lake in the world.
It was completely enclosed and controlled by the Roman Empire.
4
Which geographical feature helped Rome to develop trade routes with other regions?
the Rhone River
the Black Sea
the Danube River
the Mediterranean Sea
5
Which geographical feature explains why Britain became a part of the Roman Empire much later than nearby Gaul?
Rome was not interested in local resources from Britain.
The channel of water between Britain and Gaul was an obstacle.
Fierce tribes in Britain held off Roman soldiers for many years.
Mountains near the coast of Gaul were an obstacle.
6
Which Roman emperor was responsible for extending the boundaries of the Empire, as shown in this map?
Trajan
Julius Caesar
Augustus
Hadrian
7
Ancient Romans made many contributions to modern architecture. Which one do you see pictured here?
dome
watermill
aqueduct
lighthouse
8
Which of the following best explains why Latin is used today to describe many scientific and legal terms?
Latin spread across Europe and became the common language of the educated.
It is the most widely spoken language in universities around the world.
Many important scientific discoveries come from ancient Roman culture.
Many important legal principles originated in ancient Roman culture.
9
Which of these is a reason early Christians were persecuted in the Roman Empire?
Monotheistic religions were seen as a threat to the Roman way of life.
Early Christians engaged in violent demonstrations to gain converts.
Christians refused to work as slaves or soldiers for Rome.
Christians refused to worship the Roman emperor as a god.
10
In which of the following ways is Latin still used today?
It is spoken in many countries throughout the world.
Many newspapers are printed in Latin.
It is used to describe many legal and medical terms.
It is commonly used in business transactions.
11
Which of the following is a trend that developed during the Roman Republic and continued during Imperial Rome?
Decreased interest in art, literature, and scholarship
Increased wealth among the upper class and poverty among the lower class
Decreased trade and more focus on internal matters
12
How did the political structure established by Augustus contribute to the strength and longevity of the Roman Empire?
Augustus appointed governors to rule provinces that were far from Rome
Augustus set up a tetrarchy to divide power among regions of the Empire.
Augustus dismissed the Senate and set up a peaceful dictatorship.
Augustus ended expansion in order to have greater control over Rome
13
Which of the following is an effect that Constantine's conversion to Christianity had on the Roman Empire?
Jews and pagans were persecuted in Rome.
There was a clash in Rome between Christians and non-Christians.
Christianity soon became the official religion of the Roman Empire.
The Roman Senate turned against Constantine for his beliefs.
14
How did distance from Rome affect people in the Roman Empire?
Rome sent better goods and supplies to its far territories.
People further from Rome had lower social status.
People closer to Rome were more likely to hold political office.
Rome had less political control over people in distant provinces.
15
How did the military contribute to the growth and longevity of the Roman Empire?
Military leaders formed a balance of power with the Emperor.
Soldiers helped to expand the network of Roman roads.
Military commanders were in charge of appointing Senators.
Soldiers were organized into highly efficient legions.
16
Which Roman emperor was responsible for a major shift in the dominant religious attitude of the Roman Empire?
Hadrian
Marcus Aurelius
Diocletian
Constantine
17
Which of these actions continues to strongly influence Western European culture?
Romans persecuted Christians.
Christians refused to worship the Roman Emperor as a god.
Romans tolerated most religions.
Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire.
18
Which of these is true of the century following the Pax Romana?
The Roman military kept the empire's borders secure.
Four leaders divided up the territories of the Roman Empire.
The government was stable, and emperors' reigns were long.
Transfer of power after an emperor's death resulted in conflict and murder
19
Which famous Roman structure do you see pictured here?
the Colosseum
the Tower of Hercules
the Dome of the Pantheon
the Amphitheatre
20
Which of these is true of the Roman road system?
Improving the roads helped the Roman Empire to grow.
The road system provided easy access for enemies to invade Rome.
Roman roads were built only during times of peace.
Augustus had all Roman roads paved with marble.
21
Which of the following describes how Diocletian affected the Roman Empire?
He created an alliance with Attila the Hun
He reduced the size of the army, weakening Rome's defenses.
He built a second capital in the East, which led to division of the Empire
He raised taxes, which angered the citizens and led to uprisings.
22
Which of these illustrates Rome's legacy in our modern world?
The clothes we wear today are based on Roman designs.
Many of the Romans' aqueducts and roads are still in use today.
The Orthodox Church has moved its center to the city of Rome.
Languages based on Greek are still spoken today.
23
Which statement describes the Western Roman Empire after the Pax Romana?
The Empire was weakened by a series of natural disasters.
The Empire suffered from political and economic instability.
The Empire was extremely wealthy and prosperous.
The Empire enjoyed a golden age of advancements in the arts and sciences.
24
Which of these belongs in the final box in this cause-and-effect chart?
Roman military prevents any more invasions
Roman government stops taxing its citizens
Barbarian invasions of the empire increase
Roman army raids temples for money
25
How can it be explained that the Latin alphabet is the most recognized alphabet used in the world today?
Many ancient and modern buildings have Latin inscriptions.
Many of the most common languages are based on letters and sounds of Latin.
The Latin alphabet has been well preserved and is very easy to use.
Latin is still spoken as the primary language in most European nations.
26
Based on this chart showing the origins of the English language, which of the following statements is true?
The English language was strongly influenced by proper names and Greek
The English language was strongly influenced by Germanic, Latin, and French
The origins of the English language are mostly unknown.
The English language was equally influenced by Greek and Latin sources.
27
Which of the following describes how Marcus Aurelius affected the Roman Empire?
He demonstrated tolerance towards all religions.
He persecuted thousands of Christians.
He gave land to soldiers who fought for Rome.
He built many roads and waterways.
28
"Rigid social classes changed between the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire." Which fact supports this statement?
Diocletian established a tetrarchy to deal with
Marcus Aurelius gave jobs based on merit rather than social class
Trajan led an extensive public building program in Rome.
Hadrian put an end to Rome's territorial expansion.
29
Which Roman emperor was concerned with marking the Empire's borders?
Diocletian
Augustus
Vespasian
Hadrian
30
The left is Ancient Roman, the right is American. When compared, what do these two buildings tell us?
Roman buildings provided a source of inspiration for American buildings.
Romans liked inscriptions on their buildings, while Americans like clocks.
Romans did not properly maintain their buildings, unlike how we do today.
American buildings provided a source of inspiration for Roman buildings.
31
How was the Roman Empire affected by the division shown in this map?
The division ultimately weakened the empire and led to its decline.
The Roman Empire split into Christian and non-Christian territories.
The division led to prolonged wars between the East and West.
The Roman Empire became stronger, with two centralized capitals.
32
Which of the following is a change that resulted from the Christian apostle Paul's travels across the Roman Empire?
Paul convinced the Roman emperor to legalize Christianity.
More people converted to Christianity.
More people converted to Judaism.
Paul helped spread the Latin language across Europe.
33
Greece and Italy were neighbors across a narrow sea. How did the location of Greece affect the development of Rome?
Romans borrowed much from Greek culture.
Romans built roads in order to transport trade goods to Greece.
Romans fought the Punic Wars to defend against Greek invasions.
Romans developed advanced ships to cross the Black Sea.

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