Which group did Julius Caesar extendcitizenship when he took over the Republic as dictator?

selected foreigners such as doctors and teachers

Christianity spread rapidly throughout the Roman Empire because-

its message of eternal salvation for all who repent

What was the social impact of the Pax Romana?

renewed emphasis on family loyalty

A citizen of the Roman Republic hadcertain responsibilities including –

paying taxes and providing military service

Early Rome was governed by a Republic. What is a republic?

government by elected representatives

What was the result of Julius Caesar seizing power in Rome?

Roman senators were made b/c he took their power& Killed him

Early Rome was able to develop because-

it was far away from the empires to the East

Whichof the following statements is NOT true of the geography of Rome?

Rome suffered from a lack of good farmland

What do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have in common?

they are monotheistic religions

Which of these contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire?

conflicts over imperial succession and weak civil admin

How were the Pax Romana and the Age of Pericles in Athens similar?

both were times of peace and artistic advancement

Rome was able to exert influence over theMediterranean Sea because-

it was located near the center of the Italian Peninsula

As Rome conquered surrounding lands, the Republic transformed into an empire which spread-

throughout the Mediterranean basin

What was the prominent concept for Western Civilization that was established in Roman law?

all citizens were innocent until proven guilty

Which statement best fits in the center of the diagram below?

Factors that contributed to the collapse of the Roman Empire

Which of the following reforms wasinstituted by Augustus Caesar?

He created a professional civil service

The map of The Travels of Paul shows that Paul-

traveled widely in the eastern Mediterranean

Rome's location neat the Mediterranean Sea allowed it to-

trade with other areas by water

How did the Romans respond to the problem of public health?

they built public baths and provided food for the poor

What finally brought unity, stability, and peace to Rome after years of civil war?

centralized imperial authority with military support

Which factor best indicates Rome was a Republic?

citizen assemblies made laws and elected officials

After the fall of the Western Roman Empire-

the Church became the unifying force in Western Europe

What was the primary weakness in the Roman Imperial system of government?

there were no rules for choosing a new emperor

Which statement about the geography of Rome is NOT true?

Rome is on a high altitude plateau surrounded by Mountains

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1
Which language was spoken in Rome and is considered the basis of the Romance Languages?
Italian
English
Latin
Spanish
2
Which group did Julius Caesar extendcitizenship when he took over the Republic as dictator?
selected foreigners such as doctors and teachers
all non-Romans within the Republic's boarders
slaves captured in Gaul during his campaigns
free-born women in the city of Rome
3
Christianity spread rapidly throughout the Roman Empire because-
many Romans had already converted to Judaism
its message of eternal salvation for all who repent
persecution of Christians only served to increase interest
as military commanders converted, they forced others to too
4
There were two major social classes in Ancient Rome. The ________ were wealthy and well born.
Hittites
Phoenicians
Romans
Patricians
5
What was the social impact of the Pax Romana?
renewed emphasis on family loyalty
Jerusalem was returned to Hebrews
slavery was abolished and slaves were freed
Christians were granted religious freedom
6
A citizen of the Roman Republic hadcertain responsibilities including –
paying taxes and providing military service
maintaining canals and irrigation systems
participation in jury trials and public debates
constructing public buildings and roads
7
Early Rome was governed by a Republic. What is a republic?
government by elected representatives
government by religious figures
government by all citizens
government by a king
8
There were two major classes in Ancient Rome. The ________ were the poorer members of society
Christians
Mennonites
Plebians
Gauls
9
What was the result of Julius Caesar seizing power in Rome?
the people of Gaul rebelled with Caesar's absence
a period of peace and stability began
the power of the Senate was reinstated
Roman senators were made b/c he took their power& Killed him
10
Who did Rome fight the Punic Wars against?
Egypt
Persia
Carthage
Greece
11
Early Rome was able to develop because-
the Persian Empire had collapsed into small states
Phoenician sailors kept pirates from attacking Rome
it was under the protection of Athens
it was far away from the empires to the East
12
Which influence below of the Pax Romana is False?
Economic influence
Geographic influence
Political influence
Social influence
13
Who were considered citizens in the Republican period of Rome?
enslaved foreigners
children of slaves
freeborn Roman women
freeborn Roman men
14
What famous Carthaginian general invaded the Italian Peninsula?
Attila
Belisarius
Alexander
Hannibal
15
Roman law was written down and displayed in the Forum. What was this set of laws called?
Twelve Tables
Laws of Solon
Code of Hammurabi
the Roman Constitution
16
Which structure BEST completes the diagram below?
Great Wall
Parthenon
Colosseum
Dome of Rock
17
What is the 200-year period of Roman peace and prosperity initiated by August Caesar known as?
Golden Age
Pax Sinica
Dark Age
Pax Roman
18
Whichof the following statements is NOT true of the geography of Rome?
Rome is located on the Italian Peninsula
Rome had easy access to the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas
Rome was protected by the Alps Mountains to the North
Rome suffered from a lack of good farmland
19
What was the book that contained the teachings of Jesus?
New Testament
Old Testament
Talmud
Quran
20
What do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have in common?
they think Jesus is a prophet of God
They recognize Muhammad as a prophet
they are monotheistic religions
they believe in reincarnation of the soul
21
Which of these contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire?
resistance to the idea of a large standing army
conflicts over imperial succession and weak civil admin
frequent wars with the Persian Empire
the adoption of a strict moral code
22
Which title best completes the outline below?
Socrates- the philosopher
Ptolemy- the Scientist
Galen- the investigator
Archimedes-the researcher
23
How were the Pax Romana and the Age of Pericles in Athens similar?
both were times of warfare
both were times of poverty
both had little trade with the outside world
both were times of peace and artistic advancement
24
Winning the Punic Wars gave Rome control of what body of water?
Mediterranean Sea
Black Sea
Adriatic Sea
Aegean Sea
25
Rome was able to exert influence over theMediterranean Sea because-
it had a strong naval tradition
it was located near the center of the Italian Peninsula
it was outside the Strait of Gibraltar
the Greek city-states abandoned their colonies
26
As Rome conquered surrounding lands, the Republic transformed into an empire which spread-
throughout the Mediterranean basin
as far South as sub-Saharan Africa
from the Nile to the Indus River
eastward to the Ural Mountains
27
What was the prominent concept for Western Civilization that was established in Roman law?
gladiator matches would not be allowed in public places
Slavery would be abolished
all members of society would be provided for by the gov
all citizens were innocent until proven guilty
28
Which statement best fits in the center of the diagram below?
factors that contributed to the end of the Greek Golden age
Factors that contributed to the breakup of Alexanders empire
Factors that contributed to the fall of the Han Dynasty
Factors that contributed to the collapse of the Roman Empire
29
Which of the following reforms wasinstituted by Augustus Caesar?
he instituted a system of elections to choose a new emperor
He created a professional civil service
he reorganized Roman law into Justinian's code
He granted religious freedom with the Edict of Milan
30
The map of The Travels of Paul shows that Paul-
did not spread Christianity to Rome or Italy
traveled widely in the eastern Mediterranean
helped spread Christianity to Alexandria in Egpty
went on only two missionary journeys
31
Early Romans developed a complex mythology largely borrowed from the-
Greeks
Hebrews
Egyptians
Persians
32
Which society continued the culture and traditions of Rome for more than 1,000years afteritsend
Frankish Empire
Byzantine Empire
Muslim Empire
Mongol Empire
33
What was the political alliance of Crassus, Pompey, Caesar called?
Counsel of Tribunes
First Triumvirate
Consulship
Praetors' Confederation
34
Rome's location neat the Mediterranean Sea allowed it to-
concentrate on having a strong navy
maintain peaceful relations with Carthage
use thes sea for drinking water
trade with other areas by water
35
Early Christian leaders who spread their faith were known as-
carriers
sages
apostles
monks
36
How did the Romans respond to the problem of public health?
they built free hospitals for the poor
they practiced strict population control
they made the weak and unhealthy slaves
they built public baths and provided food for the poor
37
What finally brought unity, stability, and peace to Rome after years of civil war?
establishment of an oligarchy of tribunes
the creation of a Greek-style democratic government
centralized imperial authority with military support
the reinstatement of Senatorial power
38
Which factor best indicates Rome was a Republic?
any free-born citizen could become a senator
leaders were chosen randomly by lottery
rulers like Sulla wielded absolute power
citizen assemblies made laws and elected officials
39
Who ended the Roman civil war with his victory over Marc Antony?
Marc Anthony
Julius Caesar
Augustus Caesar
Cassius
40
The Romans, in their early history, hadan elected Senate, Assemblies, and Consuls.whatformofgov
dictatorship
direct democracy
republic
patriarchy
41
what event signaled the end of the Roman civil war?
Persia defeated the Roman forces in the Middle East
Augustus defeated Marc Antony
Julius Caesar conquered Gaul
The Senate disbanded the Roman army
42
What was the basis of the power of the Roman emperor?
the Senate
his control of the Roman economy
the military
the personal wealth of his familly
43
Early Christianity had its roots in which ancient religion?
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
44
After the fall of the Western Roman Empire-
the Church became the unifying force in Western Europe
Europeans returned to tribalism and paganism
The Church lost influence without the emperor's support
the Muslim Empire easily conquered Western Europe
45
Christians believe Jesus of Nazareth is-
a disciple
a messiah
a prophet
an apostle
46
What was the primary weakness in the Roman Imperial system of government?
patricians took control of government
there were no rules for choosing a new emperor
emperors were foreign-born citizens
the emperor was a figurehead with no real power
47
what was the name of the large market and meeting place in Rome?
Acropolic
Pantheon
forum
agora
48
Latin became the basis for what language group?
Indo-European
Romance
Bantu
Slavic
49
According to the map The Empire at the Time of Trajan, Romecontrolled the –
Egypt
land of Arabia
the Huns
Parthian Kingdom
50
Which statement about the geography of Rome is NOT true?
Rome is on the Italian Peninsula, protected by the Alps
Rome is in central Italy near the Mediterraneanean Sea
Rome is on a high altitude plateau surrounded by Mountains
Rome is located on a river near an abundance of goodfarmland
51
Which epic by Virgil told the story of the Trojan prince who was an ancestor to foundersof Rome
the Odyssey
The Aeneid
the Illiad
Gilgamesh
52
How did the Church influence the Roman Empire?
it became the voice of morality
it controlled the military
it enforced Roman law
it taught government
53
Which of the following is NOT a Roman contribution to engineering and architecture?
Colosseum
mosques
paved roads
aqueducts
54
What title best fits the list below?
The Pax Romana of Augustus
Accomplishments of the 2nd Triumvirate
Reforms of Julius Caesar
Endeavors of Marius and Sulla
55
Originally Christianity was suppressed by Roman authorities-
but later was tolerated, if not accepted
continued to remain ilegal
and eventually died out within the empire
but later it became the official state religion
56
What role did councils play in the early Christian Church in the Roman Empire?
They wrote the New Testament of the Bible
they organized Crusades to conquer the Holy Land
They competed with the Pope for control of the Church
They established Church Doctrine
57
If the Romans worshipped a family of gods, their religion can best be described as a form of-
Polytheism
animism
idolatry
monotheism
58
All of the Following contributed to the end of the Roman empire except-
the use of foreign mercenaries
the rise of the Christian Church and the growing influence
inflation and economic instability
a weak government and civil unrest
59
Where did the Romans hold the games of gladiators?
Colonnade
Colosseum
Elysian Fields
Parthenon
60
Which of the following is NOT a Roman god?
Mars
Venus
Jupiter
Yahweh
61
The Romans built public baths and had a public water system to solve the problem of-
drought
public heath
population control
feeding the poor
62
Whowas assassinated by the Roman Senate after he had become a dictator?
Marc Antony
Augustus Caesar
Pliny the Elder
Julius Caesar
63
Roman mythology influenced all of the following EXCEPT-
art
politics
architecture
literature
64
What group(s) invaded Rome, finally putting an end to the Empire?
Carthage
Egypt
Greek Rebels
Germanic barbarians
65
All of the following were Roman goddesses except-
Minerva
Athena
Diana
Venus
66
Which of these did NOT contribute to aweakened economy in the Roman Republic?
increased unemployment among small farmers
devaluation of Roman currency
discovery of new gold and silver deposits in Northern Italy
the spread of agricultural slavery
67
Where are the nations located that fought in the Punic War?
Sea of Japan
Baltic Sea
Mediterranean Basin
Indian Ocean
68
What role did the Christian Church play in the late Roman Empire?
the Church provided holy soldiers for the Roman army
The Church took over the government as the Empire fell
the Church became the moral authority in Rome
The Church ran the court system and made laws
69
From whom did the Romans borrow their myths and gods?
Egyptians
Greeks
Hittites
Babylonians
70
Historians date the end of the Western Roman Empire to when the last emperor was disposed in-
64 C.E.
476 A.D.
410 B.C.
44 B.C.
71
The emperor ___________________ moved the Roman capital to Byzantium
Justinian
Augustus
Nero
Constantine
72
Which title belongs in the center of the diagram below?
beliefs of Islam
Jewish traditions
Buddhist teachers
Christian beliefs
73
Early Christian doctrine was established by-
a Grand synod called by the Roman Emperor
a series of church councils
Greek historians who translated Hebrew texts
Jews who were exiled from Jerusalem after a failed revolt
74
How did geography influence the collapse of the Roman Empire?
Long boarders made the empire difficult to defend
Despite it's large size the empire was easy to govern
75
At first, Christian beliefs-
conflicted with Roman polytheism
accepted Roman polytheism
were endorsed by Roman emperors
were accepted widely in Rome
76
Over time, how did most Romans come to view the Christian Church?
they lost faith in the church, as well as the Emperor
The Church had little authority and was largely ignored
People's first loyalty was to the Church, not to the emperor
Romans continued to persecute members of the Church
77
How did the factors below affect Roman Society?
they caused a movement to greater political freedom
they caused economic instability and civil unrest
the caused the return of the Roman monarchy
they caused Rome to be conquered by Carthage
78
Rome and Carthage fought over-
the Greek colonies in southern Italy
the natural resources of the Nile River Valley
religious beliefs: polytheism v. monotheism
trade routes on the Mediterranean Sea
79
Rome was protected from invasion by-
a series of coastal forteresses
trade agreements with Celtic tribes to the north
a ring of volcanoes surrounded the Italian Peninsula
the Alps Mts. blocking land access to the Italian Peninsula
80
What title belongs in the blank for the two elected chief executives of the Roman Republic?
senator
Tribune
consul
praetor
81
The Roman Republic became the Roman Empire when the-
First Triumvirate was established
patricians took control of government
Senate gave Octavian the title Augustus
Romans first expanded outside Italy
82
The period known in Roman History as the Pax Romana is best known for-
the change in government from empire to democracy
peace, prosperity,, and flourishing trade
civil war, massive unemployment, and Caesar's assination
religious change in the empire from Roman godstoChristianity
83
What is the best description of the territory held by the Roman Empire at its height?
Italy, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
Modern day Britain, France, Italy, areas in middle e.&Africa
Italian Peninsula, Middle East, India, and Persia
84
What group spread Roman culture more than any other did?
Roman Philosophers
Roman explorers
Roman Legions
Roman Senate
85
When did the Punic Wars occur?
431-404 B.C.
476 A.D.
264-146 B.C. (B.C.E.)
499-449 B.C.
86
The Roman execution of early Christians made them martyrs. What effect did this have?
the death of martyrs inspired others with their faith
Christians renounced their religion to become polytheists
the executions dissuaded people from converting
the martyrs' deaths had no real impact
87
Which title would best fit the list below?
Things Romans believed that the gods were responisbile for
Things Romans believed their emperor had power over
Concepts that the Romans believed were beyond explanation
Occurrences interpretted by Roman leaders to predict future
88
Which Roman emperor legalized Christianity with the Edict of Milan?
Justinian
Augustus
Constantine
Diocletian

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