Why do historians use the term “Greco-Roman” art?

Roman art shows a strong Greek influence

How did General Hannibal of Carthage surprise the Romans?

He crossed the Alps with his elephants

Why were the plebeians unhappy with the Roman Republic?

They had no say in making the laws

What does this building in Rome show about Roman architecture?

It was influenced by the Greeks

Which of the following was a main weakness that led to the fall of Rome?

The Romans never developed a good way to transfer power.

One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of

a republican form of government

What did many wealthy Romans do when the city got hot in the summer?

Moved to their villas in the country-side

Which statement is true of Rome’s roads, bridges and aqueducts?

They were the greatest in the ancient world

What is the main source of early information about the life of Jesus?

Gospels written by his followers

What was the Pax Romana?

A 200 year period of peace and prosperity for Rome

Because the Law of the Twelve Tables were displayed, judges could not:

Make decisions based on secret laws

Electing tribunes and displaying the Law of the Twelve Tables

Protected Plebeians against unfair treatment by the Pats

Why did Augustus encourage the expansion of Roman roads?

To help goods, news and soldiers travel faster

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1
What was a common way to become a Roman slave?
Losing a political election
Having a skill
Being captured during war
Doing poorly in school
2
Why do historians use the term “Greco-Roman” art?
The same artists worked in Greece and Rome
Roman art shows a strong Greek influence
Scholars cannot tell if the work was Greek or Roman
Greeks admired Roman styles and tried to imitate them
3
What is the type of government called in which people elect leaders to represent them?
Democracy
Monarchy
Empire
Republic
4
Slaves who became gladiators were required to fight to
Train war horses
Amuse an audience
Establish colonies
Protect the city
5
What building material was invented by the Romans
velcro
concrete
adobe clay
bricks
6
Which is the curved structure Romans engineered that is used to support an open space?
Triangle
Pole
Column
Arch
7
What was the primary purpose of an aqueduct?
Delivered water to cities
Was designed as a place for gladiators to fight in public
Used on the battlefield to conquer land
Allowed people and animals to cross valleys
8
How did General Hannibal of Carthage surprise the Romans?
He crossed the Alps with his elephants
He attacked ships in the harbor
He hired spies that pretended to be Roman citizens
He burned the city to the ground
9
Why were the plebeians unhappy with the Roman Republic?
The wanted to be ruled by a dictator
They lost the right to vote
They had no say in making the laws
The wanted to have a monarchy
10
What does this building in Rome show about Roman architecture?
It was influenced by the Greeks
It used keystones for support
Slaves worked to complete it
Persian styles influenced it
11
Which of the following was a main weakness that led to the fall of Rome?
The Romans never developed a good way to transfer power.
Romulus Augustus was allowed to have a private army.
emperor was located in Athens, too far away to rule.
The plebeians did not understand how to make laws.
12
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
the concept of zero
the printing press
a republican form of government
the process of making silk
13
What factor contributed to the success of Roman agriculture?
Terrace farming
Rainy climate
Mild climate and fertile land
Advanced farming techniques
14
What did many wealthy Romans do when the city got hot in the summer?
Limited their diet to roasted snails
Moved to their villas in the country-side
Slept in rooms below ground
Covered their skin with fresh mud
15
A work of art made by putting together pieces of glass and tile is called a
Mosaic
Mural
Sculpture
Pediment
16
Who were Romulus and Remus?
The mythical founders of Rome
Opposing generals in war
Colonist from ancient Greece
Explorers on a famous river
17
Which country is Rome located in today?
Paris
Persia
France
Italy
18
This feature of the Pantheon was unique to Roman engineering
columns
Roof
dome
frieze
19
Why was the home of a wealthy Roman unlikely to burn down?
It had a chimney
It did not have a kitchen
It had small rooms
It was built out of stone
20
Who first ruled early Rome?
Military consuls
Roman senators
Etruscan Kings
Plebeian assemblies
21
Which statement is true of Rome’s roads, bridges and aqueducts?
They were the greatest in the ancient world
They were usually made of wood
The copied from those of the Greeks
They were weak and fell apart quickly
22
Which of the following shows a Roman influence?
A Windmill
Large courtyards
A building with arches
Fields of brightly colored flowers
23
What was a result of the Conflict of the Orders
Etruscan won control of Rome
Plebeians lost the right to vote
Romans defeated the Greek navy
Patricians gave up some power
24
Why was the Pantheon originally built?
To worship Jesus
To store gold and silver
To worship the Roman gods
To look at the sun and sky
25
All of the following were reasons for the fall of Rome EXCEPT
Successful military campaigns
Barbarian invasions
Corrupt emperors
High taxes
26
What is the main source of early information about the life of Jesus?
Egyptians scrolls from the dead sea
Scribes who recorded his life on wax
Gospels written by his followers
The Latin writings of Roman historians
27
What was the Pax Romana?
A 200 year period of peace and prosperity for Rome
The five years Ms. Haggerty ate a lot of Cesar salads.
The unification of the Roman empire with the Greek empire
A system for choosing new emperors
28
Because the Law of the Twelve Tables were displayed, judges could not:
Discriminate against the Etruscans
Show favor to non-Romans
Make decisions based on secret laws
Discriminate against the patricians
29
How did patrons support the arts?
They made art
They sold art
The trained artists
They paid artists
30
All the following were Roman achievements EXCEPT
Democracy
Republican government
Written Laws
Aqueducts
31
Why was fighting a regular event in the Colosseum?
To decide who should be emperor
To entertain the audience
To express the anger of the poor
To protect the city from raids
32
Why did thousands of Romans go to the Circus Maximus?
To watch chariot races
To eat a free meal
To watch gladiator fights
To enjoy dancing bears
33
Who were the rich and powerful people of Roman society?
Patricians
Wizards
Plebeians
Doctors
34
Electing tribunes and displaying the Law of the Twelve Tables
Violated the agreement between the Plebeians and Patricians
Protected Plebeians against unfair treatment by the Pats
Benefited Tribunes
Showed the influence of Etruscans
35
Why did Augustus encourage the expansion of Roman roads?
To help invaders get into the empire faster
To name the roads after himself
To help goods, news and soldiers travel faster
To create a sense of pride in the empire

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