Which of the following is accurate about Greco-Roman art?

Renaissance artists revived the style long after the Roman Empire fell.

Historians consider the fall of Rome as

the beginning of the Middle Ages.

Why is it important to learn about the Roman Empire when studying medieval history?

The medieval world preserved aspects of Roman culture.

Which of the following is accurate about Roman architecture?

The Romans were the first to make widespread use of concrete.

Why was the size of the Roman Empire a problem that contributed to the empire’s fall?

The size of the empire made it hard to defend.

What happened in the western half of the Roman Empire in 476 C.E.?

The last Roman emperor in the west was driven from his throne.

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TCI: Legacy of the Roman Empire

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1
What is the term for a painting made on moist plaster?
Cameo
Portrait
Fresco
Mosaic
2
By 500 C.E., the western half of the Roman Empire fell, due in part to political instability. Which of these is an examp
high taxes
leadership conflicts
unemployment
high crime rate
3
Which of the following is accurate about Greco-Roman art?
Renaissance artists revived the style long after the Roman Empire fell.
Romans avoided making sculptures of the human form.
The use of Greco-Roman art forms ended with the fall of the Roman Empire.
American artists avoided imitating Greco-Roman art styles.
4
The U.S. motto of E pluribus unum is an example of a Latin
Suffix
Numeral
Prefix
Proverb
5
One historian wrote, “Rome perished, yet it lived on.” Which does the word 'perish" mean?
to survive
to succeed
to increase
to pass away
6
In the English word “semicircle,” the Latin prefix “semi” means
after
before
half
across
7
Historians consider the fall of Rome as
the end of Roman influence in history.
the end of the Middle Ages.
the beginning of the Middle Ages.
the beginning of ancient history.
8
Greco-Roman art refers to Roman art influenced by
Egypt
France
Italy
Greece
9
Which of these is an element of architecture used by Romans?
Roads
Dome
Aqueduct
Bridge
10
Which of the following shows Roman influence in architecture?
the water system in Segovia, Spain
the El Camino Real in California
the U.S. Capitol building
the paved roads throughout South America
11
Why is it important to learn about the Roman Empire when studying medieval history?
The Roman Empire lasted throughout medieval history.
The medieval world preserved aspects of Roman culture.
The medieval world eliminated aspects of Roman culture.
The fall of the Roman Empire ended the medieval period.
12
At the height of the Roman Empire, the Roman world was generally
poor
thinly populated
at war
peaceful
13
Which of the following is accurate about Roman architecture?
The Romans built more than 50,000 miles of roads.
The Romans rarely constructed religious buildings.
The Romans were the first to make widespread use of concrete.
The Romans built a temple called the Colosseum.
14
Why was the size of the Roman Empire a problem that contributed to the empire’s fall?
Many emperors were needed to rule the empire.
Most of the empire was dry land that could not support farming.
The size of the empire made it hard to defend.
Much of the empire was empty land with no population.
15
What number does the Roman numeral “III” represent?
One
Two
Three
Four
16
Small pieces of tile or glass would be found in which type of art?
Cameo
Sculpture
Mosaic
Frescoe
17
Which of the following did the Romans build to bring water to towns and cities?
Vaults
Fountains
Aqueducts
Triumphant Arches
18
The official language of Rome was
Latin
Greek
English
French
19
Who was the emperor who moved his capital from Rome to Byzantium?
Caligula
Ceaser Augustus
Nero
Constantine
20
What happened in the western half of the Roman Empire in 476 C.E.?
A German tribe attacked and looted Rome.
The emperor moved his capital from Rome to Byzantium.
The last Roman emperor in the west was driven from his throne.
The eastern half of the empire began to dissolve into separate kingdoms.

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