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Unit 8 IFA
Unit 8 IFA
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1
Aqueducts were constructed by the Romans so they could
take water away from their enemies
hold religious ceremonies to honor Neptune
transport goods great distances using boats
bring water into cities from far away
2
Roman audiences enjoyed public entertainment
in temples and at the Forum
in the Forum on Capitoline Hill
in the Colosseum or at Circus Maximus
on the Palatine and Pont du Gard
3
Which of these was NOT an invading force that helped to weaken and eventually end the Western Roman Empire?
Huns
Vandals
Saxons
Mongols
4
Which of these marks the city from which the Roman Empire spread?
B
D
A
C
5
Which ruler of the Roman Empire converted to Christianity in the 4th century CE?
Theodosius I
Basil II
Constantine
Justinian
6
What famous Hun invaded the Eastern Roman Empire in the hopes collecting higher tributes from Rome?
Bleda
Theodosius II
Rugila
Attila
7
Which statement BEST describes the effect of the Punic Wars on Rome?
Rome was unable to defend its northern borders and fell to the Gauls
Defeating Carthage, Rome became the dominant force in the Mediterranean
Sparta emerged victorious, but was unable to keep power.
philosophers and poets expressed their sadness in new forms of art.
8
In the Roman Republic, what was the major contribution of Cicero?
Medicine
Art
Writing
Architecture
9
Unlike
the native territory of Ancient Greece, the Ancient Roman homeland
had no way to access the Mediterranean Sea
had many ports suitable for trade
had no natural barriers to prevent invading forces
had a large amount of land suitable for farming
10
Latin, the language of ancient Rome, lives on in
the Romance languages
modern drama
Homer's Iliad
the Germanic languages
11
What might account for the rapid growth of the Christian population in the late 200s?
The King of England became Christian
The disciples of Jesus became more successful
Muslim kingdoms fell in Spain
Christianity was more tolerated in the Roman Empire
12
Whether wealthy or poor, no woman in Rome could
vote or hold office
become a doctor or a lawyer
become a weaver
be a poet
13
How did the Roman Empire react to citizens not wanting to join its army due to a decline in patriotism?
they hired non-Romans German people or mercenaries
they offered more money to Roman citizens who volunteered
they forced the citizens to join the army using a draft
they threatened to starve the people who would not join voluntarily
14
What two leaders went to war after the death of Julius Caesar?
Cleopatra and Mark Antony
Octavian and Mark Antony
Constantine and Octavian
Constantine and Cleopatra
15
What two languages are based on Latin the language of the Romans?
English and Spanish
German and English
Italian and German
Italian and French
16
Which of these is the MOST accurate geographic description of the center of the Roman Empire?
mountains to the north, water to the east, south, and west
desert to the north, water to the south, mountains to the east and west
water to the north, desert to the south and west, mountains to the east
mountains to the north, desert to the south, water to the east and west
17
What kingdom did Cleopatra control that later became a Roman territory after her death?
Egypt
Carthage
Greece
Gaul
18
Which person's actions represent what takes place in a barter economy?
A merchant sells bowls to a family for money to be paid in the future
A rancher receives corn in exchange for cattle
A banker deposits money in an account and gives a receipt
A fisher purchases a boat from a store
19
The modern alphabet used for English comes from which civilization?
Phoenicia
Harappa
Maya
Tigris
20
Slavery in the Roman Empire had its GREATEST impact on
rural plantations
political servants
urban businesses
urban industry
21
How did the attitudes toward women living in Classical Rome differ from women in Classical Greece?
Roman women could hold office whereas Greek women were forbidden
Roman women were considered citizens Greek women were considered property
Roman women had some legal rights whereas Greek women were more secluded
Romans included women in mythology and Greek mythology did not have women
22
Which of these was a major reason for the appeal of Christianity in its early stages?
The religion was open only to Roman citizens
The new teachings of Christianity promised freedom from Roman rule
Christianity promised the end of other religions
Christianity offered a new spirit of hope to poor, downtrodden people
23
What letter on the map represents the barrier that helped protect Rome from invasion by land?
C
A
D
B
24
This philosopher separated the government into three branches of government and argued for separation of powers.
Diderot
Locke
Montesquieu
Pythagoras
25
Which feature of ancient Rome made it a republic?
right to free speech in civic events
the absence of a king or an emperor
equality for all adult male citizens
rule of law elected by representatives
