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Review of SOL 6, the Roman Republic/Empire
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Who wrote Aeneid?
Virgil
Plato
Socrates
Sophocles
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What were the Twelve Tables
The earliest attempt at a Roman law code
The oldest tables known to man
A religious scripture
A fiction book
3
What served as geographic protection for Rome?
The Himalayas and the Ganges
The Rocky Mountains
The Alps and Mediterranean Sea
Mount Olympus
4
Who was in the first triumvirate?
Julius Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey
Julius Caesar, Christ, and Pompey
Marc Antony, Octavian, and Lepidus
Marc Antony, Octavian, and Leviticus
5
Why was Julius Caesar assassinated?
Nobody liked him
It was a last attempt to save the Roman Republic
He was a bad leader
He was too powerful
6
Where did "innocent until proven guilty" come from?
Vedas and Upanishads
The Twelve Tables
The Ten Commandments
Hammurabi's Code
7
Why was Christianity such a big deal in the Roman Empire?
It was new and no one liked change
It wasn't a big deal
It conflicted with initial polytheistic beliefs
No one liked Jesus
8
Who won the Punic Wars?
Sparta
Athens
Rome
Carthage
9
Why did the Roman Empire split?
A pair of Caesars
It became too big for one person to control
The economy
An earthquake
10
What are some examples of Roman gods/goddesses?
The sun, the moon, the stars, etc.
Jupiter, Mars, Juno, etc.
Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, etc.
Mother, Father, Brother, etc.
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How did Augustus establish the Roman Empire?
A common coinage
Secure travel and trade throughout the Empire
Rule by law
Providing money for the people
12
What is the legend behind the founding of Rome?
A mighty warrior wanted to build a city
Pirates made their own city
Two sisters both wanted to be the only queen
Romus and Remulus wanted to be the only king of their city
13
Where is Rome located?
On one of the Greek islands
The Balkan Peninsula
The Italian Peninsula
In America
14
Where did Emperor Constantine move the capital of the Western Roman Empire to?
Athens
Sparta
Rome
Istanbul
15
How was Christianity spread?
Aryans
Whispers on the street
Trade
Apostles
16
Who established the Roman Empire?
Augustus Caesar
Pericles
Julius Caesar
Ptolemy
17
What did Roman mythology explain?
Human behavior
Natural phenomena
The meaning of life
Life events
18
What was the highest position of government in the Roman Republic?
Consul
Senate
President
Cardinals
19
How did Roman culture spread through Europe?
Musicians
Painters
Asokas
Trade
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What title was given to Julius Caesar?
Dictator for life
President
Emperor
The best dad ever
21
Why did the spread of Christianity slow down?
Persecution by Roman authorities
Emperor Constantine died
Islam became the main religion of the Byzantine Empire
Jesus died
22
Women were involved in the governing process
True
False
23
What is the Pax Romana?
A type of tree
Age where Greek culture grew and prospered
An important Roman war
200 years of peace
24
Devaluation in Roman currency was not a cause for the decline of the Western Roman Empire.
True
False
25
What did Hannibal do instead of surrender?
Ran away
Trampled the Romans with elephants
He got someone to rescue him
He committed suicide
26
What was the Eastern Roman Empire called?
The Byzantine Empire
The Other Roman Empire
East Side Ballers
The Eastern Roman Empire
27
Who did Rome fight in the Punic Wars?
Athens
Sparta
Persia
Carthage
28
Why did Rome put salt over Carthage?
They asked for it
Carthage was lacking in salt
They didn't
It was their punishment for losing the Punic Wars
29
What religion did Emperor Constantine convert to?
Shintoism
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
30
Why did the Roman Republic fall?
Devaluation of Roman currency
Unemployment
Civil war over the power of Julius Caesar
War with the Ottoman-Turks
31
What were the three social classes of Rome?
Men, Women, Slaves
Brahman, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas
Warriors, Workers, Peasants
Patricians, Plebians, and Slaves
32
Who made Christianity legal in the Roman Empire?
Augustus Caesar
Julius Caesar
Jesus
Emperor Constantine
33
When did Julius Caesar die?
The Ides of March
March 5th, 44 BC
Christmas Day, 27 BC
March 4th, 44 BC
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How is Roman mythology different from Greek mythology?
They have different names for gods and goddesses
Apollo is the leader of the gods
The Romans were monotheistic instead of polytheistic
There are differnet rituals
35
How was Julius Caesar killed?
He committed suicide
He was shot
His dog killed him
He was stabbed
36
Who did the Romans rebel against, which led to the start of the Roman Republic?
Emperor Constantine
Julius Caesar
Tarquinis Superbus
Romulus and Remus
37
What areas was Roman culture spread to?
Antarctica
Gaul
British Isles
America
38
Who led elephants across the Alps?
Ptolemy
Hannibal
Julius Caesar
Herodotus
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Who could be a citizen?
Government officials
Selected foreigners
Men and Women
Patrician and Plebian men
40
What is Italy's geography?
Smooth plains with many streams
Lots of mountains and caves
Boot-shaped peninsula on the Mediterranean
Desert
41
What were some of the architectural achievements of Rome?
Colosseum
Forum
Pantheon
Parthenon
42
Army membership started to include non-Romans, which led to an increase in discipline.
True
False
43
What was the name of the capital after Emperor Constantine moved it?
Constantinople
Land of Constantine
Istanbul
Constantinopolis
44
What advancement in public health did Rome contribute?
Public baths
Medical school
Fire
Eating fruit
45
Who led Christianity?
Emperor Constantine
Paul
Jesus
Buddha
46
What was the cause of the Punic Wars?
The Republic wanted land that Carthage was in control of
Rome sent an attack on Carthage
They were practicing fighting
Carthage sent an attack on Rome
47
What was the main unifying force of the Western Roman Empire?
Augustus Caesar
Politics
The Church
War
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Who led the Pax Romana?
Pericles
Augustus Caesar
Hugh Capet
Greeks
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What were some of the impacts of the Pax Romana?
Expansion of trade
Stability to social classes
Safe travel
Devaluation of currency
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What are some characteristics of Christianity?
Monotheistic
Reincarnation
Embraces the caste system
Life after Death
