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1
Which statement BEST describes the lasting impact of Emperor Constantine on the Roman Empire?
He allowed women the right to vote.
He legalized Christianity in Ancient Rome.
He had the Colosseum constructed.
2
Which person is MOST closely related to Rome's transition from republic to an empire?
Julius Caeser
Socrates
Pythagoras
3
How did Alexander the Great increase the size of Hellenic Empire?
through religion
through trade
through military conquests
4
The United States government was MOST influenced by the government of what ancient civilization?
Athens
Mesopotamia
Egypt
5
Which statement BEST describes the differences in the cultures & goals of people living in Athens & Sparta?
Athens had a strong military/Sparta created democracy
Athens focus on education/Sparta focused on powerful warriors
Athens discovered new lands/Sparta worked on curing diseases
6
What does the Latin term "Pax Romana" mean?
Roman Peace
Roman Power
Roman Police
7
Which statement about the decline of the Roman Empire is most accurate?
The declined happend quickly when Rome was attacked by several invaders.
The decline took place over centuries & was caused by multiple factors.
The decline happend slowly & all contributions of the Empire were lost.
8
How did the rise of Alexander the Great impact much of the Middle East?
Monotheistic religion was spread throughout the region.
Greek culture was spread throughout the region.
An era of peace and prosperity spread throughout the region.
9
Why did Julius Caesar created the First Triumvirate?
to end Roman expansion
to weaken the senate
to weaken the military
10
Below is an ancient aqueduct. Which technological advancement during the Roman Empire helped create tall structures?
brick
column
arch
11
If a person is demonstrating the teaching method developed by Socrates, which strategy is being used?
asking questions
memorization of content
telling stories
12
Which area was the source of mythology that Roman gods and goddesses were based upon?
Egypt
Greece
China
13
In Ancient Rome, what was the name of the 2 people elected by the Sanate to serve for a one year term?
Representatives
Consuls
Senators
14
What conclusion can be made about the connection between Greek and Roman gods & goddesses?
Both regularly punished the people on Earth.
They fought for power over the people of Greece & Rome.
They shared similar roles in societies, but had different names.
15
Which civilization had the largest influence on Roman art and literature?
Greece
Egypt
Macedonia
16
Why was Julius Caesar assassinated?
He was disliked by other cultures as Rome expanded.
His ememies feared he would declare himself the King of Rome.
His death was a punishment for his military failures.
17
How were ancient Greek and Roman religions similar to most other ancient religions throughout the world?
They orginated in Asia.
They were polytheistic.
They were monotheistic.
18
Caesar Augustus started the era Pax Romana. What was significant about this time period.
The Roman Empire experienced a time of peace and prosperity.
The Roman Empire decreased in size and wealth.
The Roman Empire gave voting rights to everyone under its control.
19
Which term desribes the original religion of Ancient Rome?
monotheistic
atheist
polytheistic
20
What was the cultural significance of the mythical figures, Romulus and Remus?
They created an alliance between Egypt and Rome.
They created Judaism.
They were the founders of Rome.
21
The Ancient Greeks had great accomplishments in which areas?
medicine and astronomy
architecture and theater
science and civics
22
What 2 genres of theatre were used in Ancient Greece to convey Greek ideas and values?
humor and romance
drama and music
comedy and tragedy
23
Why did the Roman Empire develop aqueducts?
to increase trade
to transport fresh water to cities
to make transportation easier
24
Which Greek city-state was known for its superior military?
Corinth
Athens
Sparta
25
Why did Constantinople become the MOST significant city Europe?
It slowed the Germanic invasion of the Roman Empire.
It became the center of Jewish studies.
It was named the capital of the Roman Empire.
26
What was one purpose of the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece?
to spread democracy
to standardize all laws within the city-states
to promote peace between city-states
27
The government of Sparta's city-state can be best described as . . .
All the above.
Military forces were led by 2 kings.
Laws were proposed by a council of powerful aristocrats.
5 wealthy magistrates supported the kings.
28
The Greek city-state of Athens is best known for creating what type of government?
democracy
empire
dictatorship
29
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle made contributions to what area of Greek culture?
philosophy
literature
architecture
30
Which term identifies the stories and tales through which many Greek values and beliefs were shared?
philosophy
mythology
history
