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

The Empire was weakened by a series of natural disasters.

Why was having a written law code a victory for the plebeians of Rome?

It ensured that laws were enforced equally for all social classes.

Why did democracy develop during the Roman Republic.

Romans wanted to prevent one ruler form becoming too powerful

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

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

Which was a direct result of the Punic Wars?

Rome became a great Mediterranean power.

Which is true of the Roman road systems

Improving the roads helped the Empire to grow.

How did farming change during the Roman Republic Period?

Farming became more of a business, run by wealthy landowners.

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

It was completely enclosed and controlled by. the Roman Empire.

Which action strongly influenced Western European culture?

Christianity became the religion of the Roman Empire.

What way did the judicial system of the Roman Republic contribute to democratic principles?

It provided for a separation of powers

What affect did Constantine's conversion to Christianity have on the Roman Empire?

Christianity soon became the official religion of the Empire.

Which of these had the greatest effect on Roman culture during the late Republic and early Empire?

Julius Caesar naming himself dictator and adopting his great nephew.

How did the lives of the plebeians steadily change over the time of the Roman Republic Period?

They gained more political power

How did Marcus Aurelius affect the Roman Empire?

He demonstrated tolerance towards all religions.

Which best explains why Latin is used today to describe scientific and legal terms?

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

A significant difference between the social structure of the Roman Empire and the Republic was that,

Classes of the Empire were much more diverse than those of the Republic.

How did this group, made up of Roman Patricians, contribute to Democracy?

Patricians formed the Senate and advised Consuls.

Which best explains why the area between Spain and Gaul was not part of the Roman Empire while surrounding areas were.

Mountains made this region difficult to access.

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1
Which Statement describes the Western Roman Empire after the Pax Romana?
The Empire suffered from political and economic instability.
The Empire enjoyed a golden age of advancements in arts and sciences.
The Empire was extremely wealthy and Prosperous.
The Empire was weakened by a series of natural disasters.
2
Why was having a written law code a victory for the plebeians of Rome?
It provided them with opportunities to seize power from the dictators.
It ensured that laws were enforced equally for all social classes.
It allowed them to overthrow the patricians and gain power themselves.
It encourages upper class to make laws that benefited them
3
Why did democracy develop during the Roman Republic.
Romans wanted to prevent one ruler form becoming too powerful
Members of lower social classes began to demand representation.
Romans wanted to model their system after Athens.
Members of the military began to demand citizenship.
4
How was the Roman Empire affected by the division shown on this map?
The empire split into Christian and non-Christian lands.
The division led to prolonged wars between east and west.
The Roman Empire became stronger with two capitals
The division ultimately weakened the Empire and led to its decline.
5
Which was a direct result of the Punic Wars?
Rome and Carthage both rejected democratic prinicples.
Carthage became a great Mediterranean power.
Rome's navy lost a major battle and lost power.
Rome became a great Mediterranean power.
6
Which is true of the Roman road systems
Roman roads were only built in a time of peace.
Augustus had all Roman Roads paved with Marble.
Improving the roads helped the Empire to grow.
The road system provided easy access for enemies to invade.
7
How did farming change during the Roman Republic Period?
Small farmers forced wealthy land owners to sell them large estates.
Farmers began using steam powered machines to harvest crops.
Farmers began to rely on laborers from distant lands for harvest.
Farming became more of a business, run by wealthy landowners.
8
Why have historians referred to the Mediterranean sea as a Roman lake?
It was completely enclosed and controlled by. the Roman Empire.
It was a large as any lake in the world.
It extended from Spain in the West to Syria in the east.
Only Roman citizens were allowed to fish or swim in it.
9
Which action strongly influenced Western European culture?
Christianity became the religion of the Roman Empire.
Romans tolerated most religions.
Romans persecuted Christians
Christians refused to worship the Roman Emperor as a god.
10
Which Roman Emperor was responsible for a shift in the dominant religious attitude of the Roman Empire
Hadrian
Marcus Aurelius
Constintine
Diocletian
11
What way did the judicial system of the Roman Republic contribute to democratic principles?
It provided for a separation of powers
It represented Rome in foreign affairs
It could lead the army in war
It could appoint a dictator in times of crisis.
12
Where did Christianity mainly become established in its first 300 years of existence?
The coastal areas near cities.
The countryside, away from the coast.
The mountains between Italy and Gaul.
The islands of the Mediterranean.
13
What affect did Constantine's conversion to Christianity have on the Roman Empire?
The Senate turned against Constantine for his beliefs.
Jews and Pagans were persecuted.
There was a clash between Christians and non Christians in Rome.
Christianity soon became the official religion of the Empire.
14
Which of these had the greatest effect on Roman culture during the late Republic and early Empire?
Julius Caesar naming himself dictator and adopting his great nephew.
Rise of political power within a series of poets and painters.
Growing trade of goods and spices with Sicily and Spain.
Gaius Marcus angering the Senate by promising land to soldiers.
15
How did the lives of the plebeians steadily change over the time of the Roman Republic Period?
They lost their Roman citizenship
They became slaves to the Patricians
They stopped joining the Roman army.
They gained more political power
16
Which statement is true of both Plebeians and slaves?
They worked at a variety of occupations
They were often very poor.
They were abused often.
They turned out in large numbers to vote in assemblies.
17
Ancient Romans made contributions to modern architecture. Which is pictured here?
Aqueduct
Lighthouse
Watermill
Dome
18
How did Marcus Aurelius affect the Roman Empire?
He built many roads and waterways.
He persecuted thousands of Christians.
He gave land to soldiers who fought for Rome.
He demonstrated tolerance towards all religions.
19
Which best explains why Latin is used today to describe scientific and legal terms?
Many important legal principles originated in Roman culture.
It's the most spoken language in scientific and legal universities.
Many important scientific discoveries came from Ancient Roman culture.
Latin spread across Europe and became the common language of the educated.
20
A significant difference between the social structure of the Roman Empire and the Republic was that,
Classes of the Empire were much more diverse than those of the Republic.
There was a new upper class during hte Empire.
People had less opportunities during the empire.
Freed people and slaves were two different classes during the Republic.
21
How did this group, made up of Roman Patricians, contribute to Democracy?
Patricians formed assemblies to write and enforce laws
Patricians formed the Senate and advised Consuls.
Patricians formed juries in civil courts
Patricians elected Consuls, who remained in power for life.
22
How did most Roman plebeians make a living?
As slaves and servants
As soldiers and generals
As senators and priests
As farmers and traders
23
How did Romanization contribute to the strength and growth of the Roman Empire?
It gave the people a sense of belonging.
It Gave Rome a buffer or a Frontier to protect Rome itself.
It gave conquered people a reason to partcipate in the success of Rome.
All of the above.
24
Which best explains why the area between Spain and Gaul was not part of the Roman Empire while surrounding areas were.
Rivers made this area hard to pass.
This area was seen as undesireablew.
Mountains made this region difficult to access.
This area was populated by highly organized warriors.
25
To where did Christianity spread by 476 A.D.?
The West of Britain
Most of the Roman Empire
The Southern part of Asia Minor.
Most of Africa

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