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Review for the Ancient Rome Evaluation.
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1
Plebeians became nearly equal to patricians when they won the right to
serve as priests and soldiers.
pass laws for all Romans.
put laws in writing.
choose their own king.
2
How old is Mrs. Schlinker?
39
29
19
49
3
Carthaginians invading southern Spain led to the _______________________.
Second Triumvirate
Twelve Tables
Second Punic War
Pax Romana
4
How did the general Hannibal surprise the Romans?
He crossed the Alps with elephants,
He attacked their ships in the harbor.
He burned their city to the ground.
He hired spies to pretend to be citizens.
5
What is the name of a large farming estate worked by enslaved people in ancient Rome?
senate
republic
Etruscans
latifunidia
6
The religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus.
Zoastrianism
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
7
Do we like Mrs. Schlinker's hair long or short?
Short
Long
8
Although, it did not last long, Antony, Lepidus, and Octavian made up this political alliance.
First Triumvirate
Republic
Second Punic War
Second Triumvirate
9
Why did thousands of Romans go to the Circus Maximus?
to enjoy the dancing bears
to shop for everyday clothing
to watch chariot races
to eat a free meal
10
Why are both the Roman Republic and the United States today considered republics?
The people elected representatives to make laws for them.
The people give a leader the right to veto some laws.
All the citizens vote directly on all the laws.
Any citizen can voice an opinion about the laws.
11
The name of the Byzantine Empire's new simplified code of laws is
Justinian's Code
Hammurabi's Code of Laws
the First Triumvirate
the Twelve Tables
12
In ancient Rome, artisans, shopkeepers, and owners of small farms were known as _____________.
patricians
senate
plebians
dictators
13
How could a Roman become a tribune?
elected by the assembly
have a consul appoint him
inherit the job from his father
get the plebeians to elect him
14
A type of government used by the Ancient Romans, where citizens have the power.
latifundia
Pax Romana
dictator
republic
15
Who were Romulus and Remus?
colonists from ancient Greece
the mythical founders of Rome
opposing generals in a war
explorers on a famous river
16
Crassus, Pompey, and Julius Caesar made up a political alliance of three called the
Second Punic War
First Triumvirate
Pax Romana
Second Triumvirate
17
What were Rome's first written laws?
Twelve Tables
republic
plebeians
senate
18
Rome's lawmaking body was known as the _______________.
Pax Romana
senate
latifundia
plebian
19
What was one major job of the consuls?
to perform religious rituals
to construct public buildings
to choose the lawmakers
to command the army
20
How did Romans learn about Greek culture?
Greek leaders met with Roman leaders.
They moved to Greece
Greek colonists had settled nearby.
They sold slaves to Greece.
21
_____ were an early group of people who played a major role in shaping the Roman civilization.
Etruscans
plebians
patricians
republic
22
Which issue first led to war between Rome and Carthage?
the use of chariots in warfare
the right to start colonies in Spain
the ability to get wheat from Egypt
both wanted to control the island of Sicily
23
Beginning with Octavian's rule, there were 200 years of Roman peace known as the _________.
Christianity
Pax Romana
Byzantine
Etruscans
24
What could a foreign visitor to Rome expect to see in the Forum?
a track of chariot races
a wealthy country house
a site of fights with lions
a central gathering place
25
What is the name of Mrs. Schlinker's dog?
Molly
Mondoe
Sally
Rally
26
Constantinople was the capital of which empire?
Roman
European
Greek
Byzantine
27
All of the following are Roman contributions to modern society EXCEPT.
the rule of law
cement
hieroglyphics
arches
28
All of the following led to the Fall of Rome EXCEPT.
plague/disease
the rule of law
inflation/corrupted leaders
German raids/defenseless borders
29
Why was fighting a regular event in the Colosseum?
to entertain the audience
all of the above
to appease the anger of the poor
to protect the city from rioting
30
In ancient Rome, wealthy landowners called _____________ held government office.
patricians
senate
dictator
plebians
31
During times of great danger in ancient Rome, a ____________ was appointed to lead Rome.
patrician
plebeian
senator
dictator
32
The First Punic War was
fought in the Alps
fought over control of Sicily
a war between Rome and Greece
a war between Rome and China
33
Who became Rome's first emperor?
Julius Caesar
Constantine
Octavian Augustus
Caesar Augustus
34
Who made the decisions at Roman trials?
the victim
the emperor
a jury
a senator
35
Why do historians use the term "Greco-Roman art"?
Scholars cannot tell whether a work is Greek or Roman.
Greeks admired Roman styles and tried to imitate them.
Roman art shows a strong influence from Greece.
The same artists worked in both Greece and Rome.
36
How many children does Mrs. Schlinker have?
10
1
2
3
