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1
Why was Latin an important achievement for Roman culture?
All of the Above
Still the official language of Italy
Official language of the Visigoths
Developed the Romance Languages
2
Who were the Plebeians?
Artisans
Farmers
Merchants
All of the Above
3
What did Roman Emperors use to distract the people from problems in the city?
Gladiator games in the Colosseum
Many holidays and celebrations
All of the Above
Free Bread to poor
4
Gladiators were slaves that participated in what part of society?
Forced to join the army
Forced to fight in the Colosseum
Forced to build temples
Forced to work as servants
5
Which emperor moved the Capital from Rome to Byzantium?
Diocletian
Augustus Caesar
Julius Caesar
Constantine
6
What happened to trade during the the Pax Romana?
Limited to military supplies
Increased and Flourished
Opened up trade with all of Africa
Declined severely
7
Which Roman Emperor changed his name from Octavien and ruled during the Pax Romana?
Diocletian
Nero
Julius Caesar
Augustus
8
Which of the following is a lasting legacy of the Roman Empire?
Engineering
Architecture
Language
All of the Above
9
Why was Peter important in Christianity?
First bishop
Crucified by Pontius Pilate
Made Christianity the official religion of Rome
Son of God
10
What were the aquaducts?
Holding tanks of water in the cities
Brought water to Roman Cities
Port Cities of the Mediteranean
Docks built for traders in Rome
11
The Punic Wars were fought between which two powers?
Rome and Persia
Rome and Carthage
Greece and Carthage
Rome and Greece
12
Why were Christians persecuted in the Roman Empire?
All of the Above
Seen as a threat to Roman leaders
Refused to worship Roman Gods
Used as scapegoats when things went wrong
13
What typically happened after a Roman Emperor died?
Son taking over
Power Struggle
Adoption
Peaceful transition
14
What was the significance of the 12 Tables?
The Persian Laws that ruled the empire
Gave women equal rights
The basis for Christianity
Everyone is equal under the law
15
Which group of people made up the Roman Senate?
Wealthy Landowners
Common People
Short people like Townsley
Military Leaders
16
What helped spread Christianity across Rome?
Widespread use of Hebrew throughout the Empire
Wealth of early Christians
Religious tolerance of Roman Emperors
The Peace of the Pax Romana
17
Who was Hannibal?
Roman Emperor
Roman General
Carthage General
Pope
18
Which Roman Emperor burned down part of Rome to clear land for his own palace?
Diocletian
Constantine
Augustus
Nero
