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Ch 37 Quiz - The Legacy of Rome in the Modern World
Ch 37 Quiz - The Legacy of Rome in the Modern World
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History Alive the Ancient World - Chapter 37
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1
What is the
most
likely reason why Americans made statues of G. Washington in the Roman style?
to identify Washington as a general
to give Washington nobility
to identify Washington as an emperor
to give Washington godlike status
2
What became of the eastern empire after 476 C.E.?
It lasted another thousand years.
It share the same fate as the west.
It was conquered by nomads.
It fell apart under local warlords.
3
How were the Romans able to build bigger arches than anyone before them?
by capturing skilled builders to work as slaves
by placing domes on top of their vaults
by mixing stone and sand with cement to make concrete
by designing outdoor stadiums for sports events
4
How did patrons support the arts?
They sold the art.
They trained the artists.
They paid the artists.
They made the art.
5
Which of the following was a
main
weakness that led to the fall of Rome?
The Plebians did not understand how to make new laws.
Romulus Augustus was allowed to have a private army.
The emperor was too far away from Rome to rule well.
Romans never developed a good way to transfer ruling power.
6
The Roman numeral I means 1, V means 5, and X means 10. What is this number: XVII?
17
6
12
25
7
What did Romans do with the art forms of other cultures?
copied them
bought them
adapted them
rejected
8
Look at the chart. Which is another word that uses the Latin prefix meaning "eight"?
sextet
decimal
octagon
novice
9
What was the function of an aqueduct?
to celebrate military victories
to carry water into the city
to support vaults and domes
to carry water out of the city
10
Which kind of art did Romans wear as jewelry?
mosaic
fresco
cameo
clay
11
Which modern languages developed from Latin?
Polish and Russian
Dutch and German
Greek and Turkish
Spanish and French
12
Who was the emperor that move the capital of the Roman empire to Byzantium?
Constantine
Constantinople
Augustus
Julius Caesar
13
Which Roman ideal of justice is based on natural law?
All people have rights.
All the people are wise.
The ruler knows best.
The strongest should rule.
14
Which quality would a Stoic consider
most
important?
pleasure
love
dignity
anger
15
Why was the Roman Empire hard to defend?
It lacked harbors for ships.
Its population was very small.
It had a very long border.
Its rulers were unwilling to fight.
16
What was the name of the cultural flowering in Europe based on Greek and Roman ideas?
New Age
Enlightenment
Renaissance
Dark Age
17
Which statement is true of Rome's roads, bridges, and aqueducts?
They were weak and fell apart quickly.
They were usually made of wood.
They were the greatest in the ancient world.
They were copied from those of the Greeks.
18
What happened in 476 C.E., often considered to mark the fall of Rome?
Rome ceased to be a republic.
Carthage defeated Rome.
The last emperor in Rome was removed.
Rome surrendered to Persian invaders.
