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1
Zeus us to Greek mythology as
Jupiter is to Roman mythology
Juno is to Roman mythology
Venus is to Roman mythology
Apollo is to Roman mythology
2
What geographic feature did Hannibal cross to invade the Italian Peninsula
The Himalayas
The Atlantic Ocean
The Sahara Desert
The Alps
3
Which phrase describes the twelve tables?
The meeting place for the Senate
the constitution of the Roman Empire
a marketplace for Rome
A part of the Roman religion
4
Which of the following contributed to the fall of Rome?
corrupt government officials
Rome hiring mercenaries to defend its borders
decline of citizenship and patriotism
all of the above
5
Which characteristic is associated with both the Roman and Greek cultures?
The rule of emperors
Bicameral legislature
An army of legionnaires
Polytheistic religion
6
Who ended the persecution of Christians?
Jesus
Constantine
Augustus
Nero
7
Jesus taught that one must forgive his/her enemies.
True
False
8
The Roman Senate consisted of
patricians
foreigners
plebians
women
9
Nero blamed the burning of Rome on
Christians
soldiers
senators
his Praetorian Guard
10
The 200-year period of peace, order, and prosperity in Rome is known as
Punic Wars
Pax Romana
republic
Circus Maximus
11
Rome experienced social and economic problems caused by
weak leadership.
a lack of trade.
angry Carthaginians.
the widening gap between the rich and poor.
12
Which group was excluded from citizenship in the Roman Republic?
Patrician men
Plebeian men
Women
Foreigners
13
Which god of goddess was believed to have power over the hunt and wild animals?
Diana
Venus
Minerva
Juno
14
Who was the first emperor of Rome and also established the Pax Romana?
Marcus Aurelius
Pompey
Augustus Caesar
Julius Caesar
15
Carthage was located on what continent?
Italy
Africa
Europe
Asia
16
Which statement DOES NOT describe how Romans treated the people they conquered?
They were allowed to pay taxes and acknowledge Rome
All conquered people were sold into slavery
Some were granted full Roman citizenship
They were often allowed to keep their customs and local govt
17
What led to Christianity's spread throughout Rome
It embraced people of all social classes
Excellent road systems
Jesus's promise of eternal life
All are correct
18
Which geographic term best describes Italy?
Mountain Range
Island
Peninsula
River
19
Which official document ended the persecution of Christians?
The Edict of Milan
The Twelve Tables
Pax Romana
The Ten Commandments
20
How did Romans supply their cities with water.?
rainfall
aqueducts carried water to cities
they built cities on the banks of rivers.
natural springs
21
A republic is a system of government in which officials are chosen by the people.
False
True
22
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Venus
Juno
Apollo
Zeus
23
The structure pictured served as
A marketplace in the center of Rome
a site for religious worship
An Amphitheater for gladiator contests
a temple to the gods of Ancient Rome
24
The Romans worshiped Minerva as the goddess of
wisdom and poetry
the hunt and wild animals
love
marriage
25
What did Rome and Carthage fight over?
Control of the Mediterranean Sea
All of the above
control of Anatolia
control of Egypt/Africa
26
Which text correctly identifies the teachings of Christianity?
Vedas
Quran
New Testament
Torah
27
Which mountain range provided protection to the city of Rome?
Alps
Himalayas
Pyrenees
Hindu Kush
28
Which individual started a civil was in the Roman Republic?
Hannibal
Julius Caesar
Alexander the Great
Constantine
29
Constantine moved the Roman capital from Rome and built a new capital called
Alexandria
Constantinople
Romanople
Jerusalem
30
The Republic of Rome divided its population into classes known as
senators and artisans
patricians and plebeians
monarchs and dictators
consuls and tribunes
31
Which emperor divided the Roman Empire?
Romulus
Diocletian
Bocephus McFarland
Constantine
32
Roman gods and goddesses resembled Greek gods and goddesses.
True
False
33
The following was an achievement of Roman architecture
The Hagia Sophia
The Pantheon
The Great Ziggurat
The Parthenon
34
Rome was built on seven hills on the banks of the
Tigris River
Nile River
Euphrates River
Tiber River
35
What was the Romans' attitude toward Christianity BEFORE 313 AD?
They ignored Christians.
They persecuted Christians.
They tolerated Christians.
They embraced Christians.
36
Which of these are contributions of the Roman Empire
architecture, engineering, law, language
technology, law, philosophy, poetry
language, drama, art, religion
philosophy, drama, architecture, religion
37
The religious beliefs of the early Romans were influenced by the
Egyptians
Latins
Greeks
Chinese
38
Between 246 to 146 B.C.E. how many wars occurred between Rome and Carthage?
5
4
3
2
39
Constantine brought a significant change to the Roman Empire by
abolishing slavery
banning monotheism
writing a constitution
moving the capital
40
Julius Caesar was assassinated by Roman senators because
he wanted to be king
his reforms for plebeians was controversial
he wanted to destroy the republic.
all of the above.
41
Which city did the Punic wars destroy?
Sparta
Carthage
Athens
Rome
42
Under Roman law, a Roman male had absolute authority over his household, which means
he could kill his wife and kids
he could whip his wife and children
he could imprison or sell his wife and children into slavery
all of the above.
43
Why did Carthage become important to Rome?
it was a Greek colony
it was a major trade city
it was a major military power
it was seen as a political rival or Rome
44
Which phrase best describes Venus?
Egyptian goddess of love
Greek goddess of war
Roman goddess of love
Roman goddess of farming
45
A plebeian is a member of the landholding upper class in ancient Rome.
False
True
