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25 Lesson: The Legacy of Rome in the Modern World Quiz
25 Lesson: The Legacy of Rome in the Modern World Quiz
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TCI History Alive! The Ancient World Chapter 25
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Emperor Constantine oved his capital 850 miles east to the ancient city of
Rome
Constantine
Byzantium
Caesar
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this flourished in ancient Rome & focused on developing virtue, self-control, and courage as a way to achieve
philosophy
legacy
bravery
stoicism
3
Roman influence is seen in the design of what US government building?
The Empire State Building
The Space Needle
Circus Circus Adventuredome
The US Capitol Building
4
What was the name of the cultural flowering in Europe based on Greek and Roman ideas?
Renaissance
New Age
Enlightenment
Dark Age
5
the language originally spoken in ancient Rome, on which many words in modern languages are based
Latin
Italian
Etruscan
Greek
6
Which term describes Roman artwork made from small pieces of tiles, glass or colored stone?
mural
fresco
cameo
mosaic
7
What does the letter C represent in Roman Numerals?
5
100
50
10
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What became of the eastern empire after 476 C.E.?
It lasted another thousand years.
It was conquered by nomads.
It shared the same fate as the west.
It fell apart under local warlords.
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Which kind of art did Romans wear as jewelry?
mosaic
clay
cameo
fresco
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What is an example of the ancient Roman achievements in engineering?
concrete roads
written laws
mosaics
philosophy & law
11
a large monument in the shape of an arch that celebrates a leader or a military victory
Pantheon
Triumphal Arch
Oculus
Dome
12
Which statement is true of Rome’s roads, bridges, and aqueducts?
They were the greatest in the ancient world.
They were usually made of wood.
They were weak and fell apart quickly.
They were copied from those of the Greeks.
13
Which modern languages developed from Latin?
Spanish and French
Polish and Russian
Greek and Turkish
Dutch and German
14
How were the Romans able to build bigger arches than anyone before them?
by mixing stone and sand with cement to make concrete
by designing outdoor stadiums for sports events
by capturing skilled builders to work as slaves
by placing domes on top of their vaults
15
What is the likely reason why Americans made statues of George Washington in the Roman style?
to give Washington godlike status
to identify Washington as an emperor
to identify Washington as a general
to give Washington nobility
16
the concept that there is a universal order built into nature that can guide moral thinking
Natural Law
Stoicism
Law of Order
none are correct
17
What happened in 476 C.E., often considered to mark the fall of Rome?
The last emperor in Rome was removed.
Rome ceased to be a republic.
Carthage defeated Rome.
Rome surrendered to Persian invaders.
18
The Roman numeral I means 1, V means 5, and X means 10. What is this number? XVII
6
25
17
12
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What became of the eastern empire after 476 C.E.?
It became Italy.
It fell to the Barbarians.
It became known as the Byzantine Empire for another 1000 years.
It broke into smaller kingdoms.
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The __________________ is a magnificent temple in Rome, and is famous for its dome.
Parthenon
Pantheon
Arch of Triumph (Arc de Triomphe)
Colosseum
21
The capital of the Roman Empire moved & changed during this time. What is the correct sequence of names for this city?
Vatican City, Rome, New Rome, Rome
Rome, New Rome, Constantinople, Istanbuhl
Athens, Latin, Rome, Italy
Rome, Byzantium, New Rome, Constantinople
22
Which Roman ideal of justice is based on natural law?
The ruler knows best.
All people are wise.
All people have rights.
The strongest should rule.
23
Which of the following was a main weakness that led to the fall of Rome?
Romulus Augustus was allowed to have a private army.
The plebeians did not understand how to make new laws.
The emperor was too far away from Rome to rule well.
Romans never developed a good way to transfer ruling power.
24
Why was the Roman Empire hard to defend?
It had a very long border.
It lacked harbors for ships.
Its rulers were unwilling to fight.
Its population was very small.
25
Which quality would a Stoic consider most important?
love
dignity
pleasure
anger
26
How did patrons support the arts?
They trained the artists.
They made the art.
They sold the art.
They paid the artists.
27
Which is another word in the list that uses the Latin prefix meaning “eight”?
octagon
sextet
decimal
novice
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Who moved the capitol of the Roman Empire?
Brutus
Caesar
Constantine
Augustus
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the long-lasting impact of particular events, actions, etc. that took place in the past & influence today
Legacy
Constitution
Natural Law
Philosophy
