Which of the statements listed below is NOT true of the Etruscans?

They contributed the idea of republican government to Rome

Which of these was NOT true of the Pax Romana?

The system of electing emperors by region was introduced

How did Rome’s conquests affect the economic and social structures of the Roman Republic?

Slavery became important to Rome’s agricultural production

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Rome is on a plateau among mountains acting as barriers

What event signaled an end to the series of Roman civil wars?

Octavian defeats Marc Antony, establishes himself as emperor

Which of the following represents a democratic reform of the Roman Republic?

Rights were given to plebeians, representation by tribunes

The Romans established a republic, a government in which

power rests with citizens who vote and select their leaders

Julius Caesar began a civil war by

crossing the Rubicon River with his troops

During the time of the Roman Republic

Rome became dominant over the Mediterranean world

The period known in Roman history as the Pax Romana is best known for

peace, prosperity, and flourishing trade

Which of these did NOT contribute to a weakened economy in the Roman Republic?

Julius Caesar’s conquest of Gaul

Which of the following is NOT true of Julius Caesar?

he is generally acknowledged as the first emperor of Rome

Which of the following is NOT true concerning Rome’s location on the Italian peninsula?

Rome bordered the Aegean Sea, which increased sea trade

Why did Scipio invade North Africa in the Second Punic War?

to draw the commander Hannibal into a final, decisive battle

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Rome 1 Quiz

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1
Which of the statements listed below is NOT true of the Etruscans?
They were merchants, artisans, and engineers
They transmitted the alphabet to Roman culture
They contributed the idea of republican government to Rome
They provided Roman culture with architectural skills
2
Which of these was NOT true of the Pax Romana?
It introduced a unified monetary system
The safety of travel and trade on Roman roads was guaranteed
The system of electing emperors by region was introduced
The Roman civil service was created during that time
3
The Senate of the Roman Republic represented
the non-native Romans
the emperor
the merchants and businessmen
the landed aristocracy
4
What famous general invaded the Italian peninsula during these wars?
Belisarius
Attila
Hannibal
Alexander
5
During times of crisis in the Republic, one of these would be appointed for six months
Tribune
Dictator
Senator
Consul
6
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek Mythology by the Romans?
Juno
Venus
Zeus
Apollo
7
From which civilization did the Romans borrow their myths and gods?
Hittites
Egyptians
Babylonians
Greeks
8
Some slaves, who were forced to battle to the death in an arena full of spectators, were called
tribunes
gladiators
praetorians
consuls
9
How did Rome’s conquests affect the economic and social structures of the Roman Republic?
Slavery became important to Rome’s agricultural production
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
10
What was the series of wars called that gave Rome control over the Mediterranean?
Roman Civil Wars
Punic Wars
Persian Wars
Peloponnesian Wars
11
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
Rome is part of Italy, which is protected by the Alps
Rome is on a plateau among mountains acting as barriers
Rome is located on a river near good farmland
Rome is in middle of Italy with access to the Mediterranean
12
Which city-state went to war with Rome for control of the Mediterranean Sea?
Carthage
Athens
Persepolis
Alexandria
13
What event signaled an end to the series of Roman civil wars?
Persia defeated the Roman forces in the Middle East
The Senate disbanded the Roman army
Julius Caesar conquered Gaul and became dictator for life
Octavian defeats Marc Antony, establishes himself as emperor
14
Roman law was codified and displayed in the Forum. What was this set of laws called?
the Constitution
Laws of Caesar
Code of Hammurabi
Twelve Tables
15
Which of the following represents a democratic reform of the Roman Republic?
Augustus assigned governorship to various political leaders
Rights were given to plebeians, representation by tribunes
Conquest of foreign lands spread wealth among the plebeians
Large numbers of the plebeians rose to the patrician class
16
The Romans established a republic, a government in which
power rests with citizens who vote directly on laws
power rests with the nobility and the wealthy
power rests with a small minority, supported by the military
power rests with citizens who vote and select their leaders
17
Which governmental position in Rome involved a one-year term and veto power?
Dictator
Consul
Tribune
Senate
18
Which characteristic is associated with both the Roman and the Greek cultures?
The rule of emperors
Polytheistic religion
An army of legionnaires
Bicameral legislature
19
Julius Caesar began a civil war by
forcing Pompey out of Italy
killing his nephew, Octavian
crossing the Alps with troops and elephants
crossing the Rubicon River with his troops
20
During the time of the Roman Republic
Rome became dominant over the Mediterranean world
only patricians enjoyed the protection of the law
all conquered peoples were offered citizenship
the plebeians enjoyed no political representation
21
Who formed the First Triumvirate to bring stability to Rome following a civil war?
Caesar, Octavian, and Antony
Antony, Cleopatra, and Brutus
Caesar, Pompey, and Gracchus
Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey
22
The ______ were wealthy and well-born, while the ______ were the poorer members of society
Plebeians, Patricians
Carthaginians, Christians
Patricians, Plebeians
Romans, slaves
23
The city of Rome was founded on what river?
Tiber
Rubicon
Po
Mediterranean
24
The Roman social class that made up about 90% of the population, including farmers and artisans
Plebeians
Slaves
Patricians
Tribunes
25
Which of the following is NOT true of the reign of Augustus Caesar?
the renewed war with Carthage
the construction of magnificent buildings
the beginning of the Roman Empire
the beginning of the Pax Romana
26
The period known in Roman history as the Pax Romana is best known for
the governmental change from Empire to Republic
civil war, massive unemployment, and Caesar’s assassination
peace, prosperity, and flourishing trade
religious change from Roman gods to Christianity
27
Which of these did NOT contribute to a weakened economy in the Roman Republic?
devaluation of Roman currency that caused inflation
Julius Caesar’s conquest of Gaul
increased unemployment among small farmers
the spread of agricultural slavery
28
Which of the following is NOT true of Julius Caesar?
was assassinated by senators
he gave land to the poor
he was a member of the First Triumvirate
he is generally acknowledged as the first emperor of Rome
29
Which of the following is NOT true concerning Rome’s location on the Italian peninsula?
Rome benefitted from protection from the Alps
Rome bordered the Aegean Sea, which increased sea trade
Rome’s location represented a natural crossroads for trade
Rome had an advantageous location in the Mediterranean Sea
30
Why did Scipio invade North Africa in the Second Punic War?
to draw the commander Hannibal into a final, decisive battle
to avoid a battle that would create opportunity for Hannibal
to support Roman forces already attacking Carthage
to capture Carthaginian naval bases and isolate their fleet

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