How were the Romans able to build bigger arches than anyone before them?

by mixing stone and sand with cement to make concrete

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

They were the greatest in the ancient world.

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

It lasted another thousand years.

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

The last emperor in Rome was removed.

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Ch 38 Quiz - The Legacy of Rome in the Modern World

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History Alive the Ancient World - Chapter 37

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1
Which Roman ideal of justice is based on natural law?
All the people are wise.
The strongest should rule.
All people have rights.
The ruler knows best.
2
How were the Romans able to build bigger arches than anyone before them?
by capturing skilled builders to work as slaves
by mixing stone and sand with cement to make concrete
by designing outdoor stadiums for sports events
by placing domes on top of their vaults
3
The Roman numeral I means 1, V means 5, and X means 10. What is this number: XVII?
12
6
17
25
4
Look at the chart. Which is another word that uses the Latin prefix meaning "eight"?
sextet
octagon
novice
decimal
5
Which quality would a Stoic consider most important?
anger
dignity
pleasure
love
6
Which statement is true of Rome's roads, bridges, and aqueducts?
They were copied from those of the Greeks.
They were the greatest in the ancient world.
They were weak and fell apart quickly.
They were usually made of wood.
7
Which modern languages developed from Latin?
Spanish and French
Greek and Turkish
Dutch and German
Polish and Russian
8
Which of the following was a main weakness that led to the fall of Rome?
The emperor was too far away from Rome to rule well.
Romans never developed a good way to transfer ruling power.
Romulus Augustus was allowed to have a private army.
The Plebians did not understand how to make new laws.
9
Why was the Roman Empire hard to defend?
Its population was very small.
It had a very long border.
It lacked harbors for ships.
Its rulers were unwilling to fight.
10
What became of the eastern empire after 476 C.E.?
It was conquered by nomads.
It lasted another thousand years.
It share the same fate as the west.
It fell apart under local warlords.
11
How did patrons support the arts?
They trained the artists.
They made the art.
They paid the artists.
They sold the art.
12
Which kind of art did Romans wear as jewelry?
mosaic
clay
fresco
cameo
13
What happened in 476 C.E., often considered to mark the fall of Rome?
Carthage defeated Rome.
Rome ceased to be a republic.
Rome surrendered to Persian invaders.
The last emperor in Rome was removed.
14
What is the most likely reason why Americans made statues of G. Washington in the Roman style?
to identify Washington as a general
to identify Washington as an emperor
to give Washington godlike status
to give Washington nobility
15
What was the name of the cultural flowering in Europe based on Greek and Roman ideas?
Renaissance
Enlightenment
New Age
Dark Age

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