What became of the eastern empire after 476 C.E.?

It lasted another thousand years.

In the later empire, why did large numbers of Roman farmers move to the citites?

They could not compete with large landowners who had slaves.

What are the three geographic formations that acted as the northern borders of the Roman Empire at its height?

Carpathian Mtns, Danube River, and Rhine River

What happened in 476 C.E., often considered to mark the fall of Rome?

The last emperor in Rome was removed.

Which feature of American democracy comes from the Romans?

Citizens have certain rights and responsibilities.

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

Romans never developed a good way to transfer ruling power.

What type of Roman sculpture inspired some American artists?

lifelike statues of famous people

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1
What form of transportation was most likely used to carry trade goods between the cities of Rome and Carthage?
Elephants
Whale
Camels
Boats
2
Which engineering feat connected the city of Rome with territory throughout the empire?
canals
ships
runners
roads
3
The Romans built aqueducts to carry
ships
water
armies
merchants
4
What became of the eastern empire after 476 C.E.?
It shared the same fate as the west.
It lasted another thousand years.
It was conquered by nomads.
It fell apart under local warlords.
5
In the later empire, why did large numbers of Roman farmers move to the citites?
They could sell more food by moving closer to the markets.
They knew jobs were available for all who wanted to work.
They felt that cities were safer and more secure.
They could not compete with large landowners who had slaves.
6
What are the three geographic formations that acted as the northern borders of the Roman Empire at its height?
Sahara Desert, Mediterranean Sea, Nile River
Atlantic Ocean, Alps, Black Sea
Carpathian Mtns, Danube River, and Rhine River
Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Alps
7
What happened in 476 C.E., often considered to mark the fall of Rome?
Rome surrendered to Persian invaders.
Carthage defeated Rome.
The last emperor in Rome was removed.
Rome ceased to be a republic.
8
What protected the borders of the Roman Empire?
wood fences
soldiers
treaties
wild lions
9
Which of these traits did the Stoics value most?
courage and self-control
personal ambition and wealth
emotions and pleasure
imagination and creativity
10
Which term describes Roman artwork made from small pieces of tile, glass, or colored stone?
mosaic
fresco
mural
cameo
11
Which of the following describes how Latin most influences modern English?
numeral style
alphabet style
sentence structure
prefixes and roots
12
Which feature of American democracy comes from the Romans?
Leaders are elected directly by the people.
Government is based on a written constitution.
Citizens have certain rights and responsibilities.
All people are born equal.
13
Why was the Roman Empire hard to defend?
Its rulers were unwilling to fight.
Its population was very small.
It lacked harbors for ships.
It had a very long border.
14
Which of the following was a main weakness that led to the fall of Rome?
The emperor was too far way from Rome to rule well.
Romulus Augustus was allowed to have a private army.
Romans never developed a good way to transfer ruling power.
The plebeians did not understand how to make new laws.
15
The Roman numeral I means 1, V means 5, X means 10. What is this number XVII?
12
17
6
25
16
What type of Roman sculpture inspired some American artists?
abstract statues of fanciful beasts
large statues of horses in action
lifelike statues of famous people
humorous statues of children playing
17
Whose action reduced the importance of the city of Rome within the Roman Empire?
Caeesar Augustus
Marcus Aurelius
the Praetorian Guard
Constantine
18
What kind of art did Romans wear as jewelry?
cameo
clay
fresco
mosaic
19
Which of the following methods was commonly used to choose a new Roman emperor?
secret ballot by the Senate
voice vote by Roman citizens
selection by philosophers
fighting among private armies
20
Which languages are most closely related to Latin?
German and Danish
Polish and Russian
French and Spanish
Greek and Turkish

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