Western Civilization to 1689 Test 2 Review

Ancient Roman infrastructure used this new building material.

Julius Caesar was a member of Rome's _______ Triumvirate.

"Republic" comes from the Latin phrase "res publica" and means what?

This emperor executed Christians after blaming them for a massive fire in Rome in 64 C.E.

The ancient Romans drew a hard line between the human and the supernatural when telling and writing their histories.

This Roman emperor actively supported Christians by allowing Christian advisors to play a role in his inner circle.

The writings of this Roman philosopher and writer defined Latin literature and the best use of the Latin language.

The Zealots were a group of Jewish political revolutionaries inspired by what event?

After the Struggle of the Orders, marriages between patricians and plebeians became legal.

Which of the following was NOT a social class within ancient Roman society?

This was a series of political and legal reforms that limited the wealthy and powerful and elevated the disadvantaged.

Historians tend to date the beginning of the Roman Empire to this emperor's assumption of power.

This Roman temple dedicated to all the Roman gods was built in 125 C.E.

This Jewish group emphasized worship at the Second Temple in Jerusalem prior to its destruction.

Literature by which of the following Roman authors valorized and glorified Caesar Augustus as a divine being?

Rome's fields were better situated for large-scale agriculture than had been possible for the Greek city-states.

Which of the following were aspects of Roman culture that were borrowed from the neighboring Etruscans?

In the Plutarch reading, Caesar is said to have "burst into tears" because he was reading the history of what figure?

"But those who had prepared themselves for the murder bared eachof them his dagger..."

Which of the following is NOT one of the groups that comprised what the textbook calls "The Four Faces of Judaism"?

"All these too not only worshipped your statue and the images of the gods, but cursed Christ."

This Roman social class only made up about 6 percent of the Roman population.

Cleopatra VII's death signaled the end of the _____ age that had begun with Alexander the Great's empire.

This Jewish group withdrew into desert communities in order to maintain a pure Jewish identity.

This was a long period of Roman peace that followed the Triumvirates, civil war, and the death of Julius Caesar.

This female ruler of Egypt had a political and romantic relationship with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

"Now any one of these who wishes to observe Christian religion may do so freely and openly, without molestation."

The date on which Julius Caesar was assassinated is remembered in history by what name?

"Wherefore, for this our indulgence, they ought to pray to their God for our safety, for that of the republic."

What was the cause of death of Julius Caesar?

This people group had the most influential impact on the culture of the ancient Romans.

This philosophical system, building off the previous work of Plato, was the most influential in the first century world.

Caesar Augustus was not related to Julius Caesar.

The ancient Romans allowed someone to become a dictator for up to six months in times of crisis.

Christianity began as a Jewish sect in the first century C.E.

This Jewish group was radically conservative in their adherence to purity laws and dietary rules.

For the most part in this class, we have been concerned with what specific subfield of history?

The Roman Republic was exclusively ruled by men.

Under this Roman emperor, Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire.

Who were the equestrians?

Which of the following was NOT a member of the Second Triumvirate?

After defeat at this battle in 31 B.C.E., Cleopatra VII and Mark Antony committed suicide.

Despite being born into the nobility, Julius Caesar was admired and supported by the plebeians.

Early Christians were left alone to worship as they pleased between 64 and 304 C.E.

This Roman social class made up the majority of the Roman population.

Jesus of Nazareth was put to death by crucifixion under this Roman governor of Judaea.

The Second Jewish Temple was destroyed by the Romans in ____ C.E.

Built by Emperor Vespasian, this venue held hunting exhibitions, public executions of criminals, and gladiator contests.

Which of the following is NOT one of the mythological origin heroes of Rome?

Male Roman citizens were able to work their way up to lifelong membership in the Senate through this career path.