Which of the following is accurate about Greco-Roman art?

Renaissance artists revived the style long after the Roman Empire fell.

Historians consider the fall of Rome as

the beginning of the Middle Ages.

What happened in the western half of the Roman Empire in 476 C.E.?

The last Roman emperor in the west was driven from his throne.

Why is it important to learn about the Roman Empire when studying medieval history?

The medieval world preserved aspects of Roman culture.

Why was the size of the Roman Empire a problem that contributed to the empire’s fall?

The size of the empire made it hard to defend.

Which of the following is accurate about Roman architecture?

The Romans were the first to make widespread use of concrete.

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TCI: Legacy of the Roman Empire

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1
What number does the Roman numeral “III” represent?
Three
One
Two
Four
2
Which of the following is accurate about Greco-Roman art?
Romans avoided making sculptures of the human form.
The use of Greco-Roman art forms ended with the fall of the Roman Empire.
American artists avoided imitating Greco-Roman art styles.
Renaissance artists revived the style long after the Roman Empire fell.
3
By 500 C.E., the western half of the Roman Empire fell, due in part to political instability. Which of these is an examp
high taxes
unemployment
high crime rate
leadership conflicts
4
Small pieces of tile or glass would be found in which type of art?
Frescoe
Mosaic
Cameo
Sculpture
5
One historian wrote, “Rome perished, yet it lived on.” Which does the word 'perish" mean?
to pass away
to survive
to succeed
to increase
6
The official language of Rome was
English
Greek
Latin
French
7
Historians consider the fall of Rome as
the end of the Middle Ages.
the end of Roman influence in history.
the beginning of the Middle Ages.
the beginning of ancient history.
8
In the English word “semicircle,” the Latin prefix “semi” means
across
half
after
before
9
What happened in the western half of the Roman Empire in 476 C.E.?
The emperor moved his capital from Rome to Byzantium.
The last Roman emperor in the west was driven from his throne.
The eastern half of the empire began to dissolve into separate kingdoms.
A German tribe attacked and looted Rome.
10
Why is it important to learn about the Roman Empire when studying medieval history?
The Roman Empire lasted throughout medieval history.
The medieval world preserved aspects of Roman culture.
The medieval world eliminated aspects of Roman culture.
The fall of the Roman Empire ended the medieval period.
11
Greco-Roman art refers to Roman art influenced by
Egypt
Italy
France
Greece
12
What is the term for a painting made on moist plaster?
Mosaic
Portrait
Cameo
Fresco
13
Why was the size of the Roman Empire a problem that contributed to the empire’s fall?
Many emperors were needed to rule the empire.
Much of the empire was empty land with no population.
The size of the empire made it hard to defend.
Most of the empire was dry land that could not support farming.
14
Who was the emperor who moved his capital from Rome to Byzantium?
Constantine
Nero
Caligula
Ceaser Augustus
15
Which of these is an element of architecture used by Romans?
Aqueduct
Roads
Dome
Bridge
16
The U.S. motto of E pluribus unum is an example of a Latin
Proverb
Suffix
Prefix
Numeral
17
Which of the following is accurate about Roman architecture?
The Romans rarely constructed religious buildings.
The Romans were the first to make widespread use of concrete.
The Romans built a temple called the Colosseum.
The Romans built more than 50,000 miles of roads.
18
At the height of the Roman Empire, the Roman world was generally
peaceful
poor
thinly populated
at war
19
Which of the following did the Romans build to bring water to towns and cities?
Vaults
Fountains
Triumphant Arches
Aqueducts
20
Which of the following shows Roman influence in architecture?
the U.S. Capitol building
the paved roads throughout South America
the water system in Segovia, Spain
the El Camino Real in California

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