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1
Which Roman Emperor was the first and most able of the Roman Emperors?
Theodosius
Constantine
Augustus
Julius Caesar
2
Who won the Punic Wars?
Carthage beat Rome
Rome beat Egypt
Rome beat Carthage
Greece beat Rome
3
Rome influence can be traced to the architecture, engineering, law, and language of today
False
True
4
Has individuals challenge the authority of the Senate in the Roman republic, what happened?
They were killed
They were supported by Patricians
They were supported by the Senate
The were exiled
5
Which parts of the world see the strongest Roman influence today?
Europe and the US
Middle East and East Asia
Middle East and Africa
Africa and Europe
6
What body of water were the Romans and Carthaginians fighting over in the Punic War?
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Aegean Sea
Black Sea
7
Which of the following was true of early Christians in Rome?
They were polytheistic
They refused to worship Roman gods
They were quick to give up their faith
They were mostly Jewish people
8
Which of the following was NOT a part of the 1st triumvirate?
Scipio
Julius Caesar
Pompey
Crassus
9
Jesus was the founder of which religion?
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
10
A government where people vote for representatives that make political decisions (like the USA)
is an Aristocracy
is a Democracy
is a Republic
is a Dictatorship
11
Under Roman law, which of the following was NOT a right of the people?
Seek justice without using the court system
To be considered innocent until proven guilty
Receive equal treatment
Punished for actions only, not thoughts
12
Although Roman gladiators were slaves, most ended up winning their freedom by fighting.
True
False
13
A government where people directly choose the laws of their country is
Republic
a Democracy
Monarchy
Despotism
14
Why did Germanic people invade the Roman Empire?
Resentment over Roman power and wealth
famines in Northern Europe
Fear of attack by the Huns
A desire to settle the frontier regions
15
Who was initially opposed by Roman rulers because they refused to worship Roman Gods?
Christians
The Senate
Patricians
Plebeians
16
What role did the Senate play in the Roman Republic?
They represented the wealthy/aristocratic people (patricians
They ran the army
They were the chief executives of government
They represented the poor/average citizens (plebeians)
17
The Marian Reforms made the Roman army more loyal to
The Senate
Their commanders
18
In Ancient Rome, the aristocracy was known as
Plebeians
Consuls
Gladiators
Patricians
19
Which of the following was NOT an important part of the Roman economy?
Trade
Coal
Agriculture
Slavery
20
A government where the citizens choose their elected public officials who make policy is a
Aristocracy
Theocracy
Democracy
Republic
21
Which Roman Emperor made Christianity the official religion of the Empire?
Constantine
Augustus
Theodosius
Diocletian
22
Jesus was a follower of which religion?
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
23
Which Roman Emperor divided the Empire into 2 halves?
Diocletian
Theodosius
Constantine
Augustus
24
How long did the Pax Romana (the Roman Peace) last?
207 years
200 years
217 years
180 years
25
Who was the leader of the Carthaginian forces that almost took Rome?
Scipio
Attila
Hannibal
Constantine
26
What was the name of the commoners that participated in the early Roman Republic?
Democrats
Patricians
Republicans
Plebeians
27
The period of Roman peace that started with Caesar Augustus was known as the Pax Romana
True
False
28
Which of the following was NOT a part of the 1st triumvirate?
Pompey
Julius Caesar
Crassus
Augustus
29
What mountain ranges did Hannibal cross with his troops to try and surprise Rome?
Pyrenees and Alps
Himalayas and Atlas
Appalachian and Rockies
Alps and Himalayas
30
What was the goal of Diocletian when he divided the Roman Empire?
Protect the west from Greek influences
Decrease the power of the Senate
Separate groups whose conflicts threatened unity
Make control of the Empire more efficient
31
Which of the following was NOT an achievement for Augustus?
stabilized the frontier
built splendid public buildings
created an enduring government
Founded the Academy in Rome
32
What did the Marian Reforms do?
Created a full time professional army in Rome
Took power from the Emperor and gave it back to the Senate
Made it easier for Christians to get married in Rome
Gave all the power to the Emperor
33
Which of the following languages does not have a Roman/Latin root?
Spanish
Romanian
Italian
English
34
Which Roman Emperor moved the capital to Byzantium and renamed the city?
Augustus
Diocletian
Constantine
Theodosius
35
Early in the Roman Republic, most power struggles were between
Citizens and slaves
The rich and the poor
Patricians and plebeians
Aristocrats and common citizens
36
What role did the Consuls play in the Roman Republic?
They were the chief executives of government
They represented the poor/average citizens (plebeians)
They were the legislators (lawmakers) of Rome
They were voting citizens of Rome and its provinces
37
Which of the following was NOT a reason Christianity spread throughout Rome?
Rome had excellent roads for spreading ideas/culture
It embraced all people: men, women, rich, poor, etc.
Jesus promised eternal life
Caesar Augustus embraced Christianity from the beginning
38
A government with rule by some that cater to the rich/wealthy class is a/an
Republic
Consulship
Aristocracy
Democracy
39
Which of the following languages does not have a Roman/Latin root?
English
French
Spanish
Portuguese
