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Roman Empire Chapter 1
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A ~fun~ closed note class quiz on the Legacy of the Roman Empire
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1
What was the new capital of Rome renamed as by Constantine?
Sicily
New Rome
Naples
Florence
2
For how long was the Rome Empire the greatest empire in the world?
400 years
500 years
300 years
200 years
3
Who influenced Roman art?
French
Greeks
Germans
Romanians
4
What is a proverb?
A witty saying
A factual statement
An analogy
A wise saying
5
What was a particularly good artistic skill of the Romans that influenced Western art?
Innovative pottery
Painting realistic portraits
Realistic scenery paintings
Making lifelike busts and statues
6
Who was Rome's first emperor?
Napoleon
The Pope
Cleopatra
Caesar
7
How many official languages did the Romans have?
None
One
Three
Two
8
What were decorative bottles made out of?
Clay
Porcelain
Glass
Crystal
9
Who financed Rome's huge armies?
States that were conquered
Civilian Taxes
Private Donations
They Fundraised
10
The Latin prefix "semi" means
half
under
after
before
11
Which year did the Roman Empire peak?
117 C.E.
110 C.E.
107 C.E.
100 C.E.
12
What did "frescoes" often depict?
People
Animals
Landscapes
13
What is a cameo?
A painting on a wall/ceiling
A mural
A lifelike statue
A portrait of yourself
14
What is the name of the large stadium that seated thousands of spectators?
Vault
Dome
Colosseum
Cathedral
15
True of false: Frescoes can be seen in buildings today.
False
True
16
Which of the following artists revived the Greco-Roman style during the Renaissance?
Michaelangelo
Vincent van Gogh
Frida Kahlo
Pablo Picasso
17
The fall of Rome marked which era?
Mediterranean Era
Medieval Era
Modern World
Middle Ages
18
By what year did the Roman Empire collapse?
600
300
400
500
19
Romans architecture is known for it's use of
Stained glass
Domes
Wielded frames
Frescos
20
The Roman numeral "X" means what number?
20
5
15
10
21
The US and Roman law have what in common?
Basic educational rights
Common equality
Universal justice
Voting for laws
22
The US Congress Capitol building is influenced by which architecture structure?
Vault
Aqueducts
Dome
Cathedral
23
Where in the USA do we see influences of the Roman statues?
Fenway in Boston
Golden Gate Bridge in LA
Empire State Building in NYC
Capitol Building in Washington DC
24
Who often chose the next ruler when the current one died?
The Praetorian Guard
The Citizens
The Royal Family
The Pope
25
The Sistine Chapel ceiling is an example of what type of Roman art?
Fresco
Cameo
Mosaic
Mural
26
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of economic/social instability
no peaceful transfer of leaders
high unemployment rates
decline in trade
heavy taxes
27
Who believes in living with nature?
Peasants
Stoics
Catholics
Nobles
28
What were cameos made out of?
Metal
Wood
Paint
Clay
29
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the fall of the Roman Empire?
Economic/Social Problems
Weakening Frontiers
Political Instability
Civilian Uprising
