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1
Which best describes the Pax Romana?
an arena where military victories were recreated
a time period of peace and stability
a common language spoken by the citizens of Rome
the last Roman Emperor
2
Why was Emperor Constantine historically significant to the Roman Empire?
Official policies promoted the spread of Christianity.
Overland trade routes were expanded.
Democratic rule was established in the capital.
Merchants established contact with Islamic civilization.
3
Which emperor is best know for moving the capital east, to Byzantium?
Tactitus
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
Polybius
4
Julius Caesar was part of the:
2nd Triumvirate
1st Triumvirate
Tribune
Pax Romana
5
Which group is most associated with the collapse of the Roman Empire?
Huns
Mongols
Carthaginians
Egyptians
6
Which religion spread rapidly during the height of the Roman Empire?
Zoroastrianism
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
7
The Law of the Twelve Tables, are an early example of:
the creation of a written constitution
the establishment of republicanism
the development of a superior court
the enforcement of election regulations
8
Which change resulted from the fall of the western Roman Empire?
New military tactics were developed.
The role of religious institutions in society declined.
New farming techniques were developed.
The use of established trade routes declined.
9
Which phrase best explains a major result of the fall of the Roman Empire?
start of the Crusades in the Middle East
expansion of the authority of the Catholic Church
development of the Renaissance in Northern Europe
beginning of the European age of exploration
10
What was one immediate effect of the fall of the Roman Empire on Europe?
a decrease in trade among major port cities
the rise of more centralized political institutions
a decline in the influence of the Catholic Church
the expansion of Germanic tribal kingdoms
11
What is an aqueduct?
common currency that allowed for easy trade
road system that allowed the military to move rapidly
system of government that gave all citiens a voice
structure that moves water from mountains
12
Which Punic War was by far the shortest and saw the destruction of Carthage?
2nd
3rd
1st
4th
13
"Putting to death of any man who has not been convicted, is forbidden." What is this today?
innocent until proven guilty
direct election of leadership
equal distribution of income
property rights for women
14
Which Roman emperor is known for dividing the empire in two?
Odoacer
Justinian
Diocletian
Constantine
15
The diffusion of aqueduct technology occurred because of which development?
the expansion of the Roman Empire
the spread of Islam in North Africa
the growth of Middle East trade
the Macedonian conquest of Asia Minor
16
After Constantine legalizes Christianity, what is most likely to have happened?
Rome is violently divided over Christian doctrine.
Believers in the old Roman gods are forced to flee Rome.
Christianity spreads quickly with government support.
Catholic Church begins the Counter-Reformation.
17
Which statement best explains the cause of the fall of Rome during the 5th century A.D.?
Crop famines forced many Romans to abandon the city.
Repeated invasions by Germanic tribes weakened society.
Rome’s republic was replaced by an authoritarian dictator.
Commerce lured many of Rome’s merchants to Carthage.
18
A Senate, Democracy, & Republic are all ideas associated with which civilization?
Chinese & Indian
Greek and Roman
Mesopotamian & Sumerian
Aztec and Mayan
19
The influence of Judeo-Christian laws spread throughout Europe by which empire?
Sumerian
Persian
Roman
Egyptian
20
Which is NOT a characteristic of an empire?
grows through military conquest
relatively large areas of land
citizens are heterogeneous
ruled by military leaders
21
Which Punic War saw Rome taking control of Sicily?
1st
2nd
4th
3rd
22
What outcome resulted from the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe?
Local leaders established representative governments.
Dependence on foreign trade increased.
Feudalism replaced a centralized empire.
Church institutions declined in influence.
23
These were early laws of Rome and displayed in the Forum.
Twelve Tables
Senate
Forum
Tribunes
24
Who was the last Roman emperor?
Romanus Deceum
Gaius Latinus
Marcus Aurelius
Romulus Augustus
25
This group was part of the aristocracy and controlled the Senate in Rome.
consuls
plebeians
patricians
carthaginians
26
Which Punic War is best know for Hannibal crossing the Alps on elephants?
1st
2nd
4th
3rd
27
How did the collapse of the western Roman Empire affect Europe?
Christianity declined in eastern areas.
Farmers abandoned rural districts.
Trade networks shifted to northern areas.
Germanic invaders expanded territorial claims.
