How did Julius Caesar become a leading public figure?

He won military victories in Gaul and other regions

Rome's greatest legacy to the modern world was probably its

commitment to the rule of law and justice

Which statements describe Homo erectus?

They were the first hominids to learn how to use fire

What event closely followed on the murder of Julius Caesar?

A round of civil wars brought Octavian to power

During the empire period, the Roman senate

had little power compared to the emperor

What was a result of the Punic Wars?

Rome gained control of the western Mediterranean

What is a clue about the religious beliefs of Old Stone Age?

They buried their dead with great care

How do historians evaluate evidence to determine if it is reliable?

by asking questions about the evidence like detectives would

Which statements best describes the Roman view of science?

They did little research but put science to practical use

Which statement best describes Rome's policy toward conquered peoples?

Most were treated justly and allowed to keep their customs

What characteristics did early hominid groups share?

They all walked upright on two feet

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1
How did Julius Caesar become a leading public figure?
He supported the slave uprisings
He owned one of the largest latifundias
He won military victories in Gaul and other regions
He defeated Gracchus brothers and reversed their reforms
2
Rome's greatest legacy to the modern world was probably its
commitment to the rule of law and justice
invention of democracy
development of modern military discipline
policy of religious freedom
3
Which statements describe Homo erectus?
They were the first hominids to learn how to use fire
They were the first modern humans
They lived in Africa 7 million years ago
They were the first hominids to make stone tools
4
One of the greatest advances of Old Stone Age people was to
survive several days in the desert
develop spoken language
improve farming methods
domesticate animals
5
What event closely followed on the murder of Julius Caesar?
The Pax Romana created a widespread peaceful rule
A round of civil wars brought Octavian to power
Soldiers began to give loyalty to their generals the state
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus achieved important reforms
6
To which civilization did Roman culture owe the greatest debt?
Greek
Sumerian
Egyptian
Babylonian
7
During the empire period, the Roman senate
began to use the title of king for its rulers
was smaller than it had been in earlier times
retained its enormous power
had little power compared to the emperor
8
Which discovery encouraged the Leakeys to continue looking for human remains at Olduvai Gorge?
tools chipped from stone
complex hieroglyphics in a cave
weapons fashioned from bones
human footprints in the gorge
9
What was a result of the Punic Wars?
Hannibal and his army conquered Rome
Rome gained control of the western Mediterranean
Carthage became a serious trade rival to the Romans
Rome defeated Hellenistic rulers of Eastern Mediterranean
10
The ruler of Rome at the beginning of the empire was
Augustus
Julius Caesar
Hadrian
Marcus
11
What is a clue about the religious beliefs of Old Stone Age?
They buried their dead with great care
They carved crosses out of stone
They relied heavily on their environment
They built worship sites in their villages
12
How do historians evaluate evidence to determine if it is reliable?
by reading straightforward accounts of past events
by relying on personal experiences and opinions
by recreating historical artifacts
by asking questions about the evidence like detectives would
13
Which geographic factor supported Italy's growth?
Italy's rugged mountains
Italy's great stability
European migration to Rome
Italy's many fertile plains
14
Which statements best describes the Roman view of science?
They did much research and put science to practical use
They had little interest in science
They did little research but put science to practical use
Science should be used to strengthen belief in the gods
15
Many Roman gods and goddesses were
named after important senators and consuls
part animal, part human
adapted from Greek religion
adapted from Egyptian religion
16
What building material did Romans use for the rounded dome roofs they developed?
lead
marble
concrete
tin
17
Which statement best describes Rome's policy toward conquered peoples?
Most were treated justly and allowed to keep their customs
They were not allowed to serve in the Roman army
They were not allowed to learn the Latin language
All were offered Roman citizenship
18
What characteristics did early hominid groups share?
They all first developed in Asia
They all made polished tools
They all could kindle fires
They all walked upright on two feet
19
Livy and Tacitus were best known as Roman
engineers
poets
historians
architects
20
The earliest civilizations to develop were
established on the Mediterranean Sea
located near major rivers
large and powerful
simple, with traditional economies
21
During a war, Roman senate could choose a temporary
patrician
dictator
tribune
consul

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