What was the prominent concept for Western Civilization that was established in Roman law?

all citizens were innocent until proven guilty

Which of these contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire?

conflicts over imperial succession and weak civil admin

All of the Following contributed to the end of the Roman empire except-

the rise of the Christian Church and the growing influence

Which title would best fit the list below?

Things Romans believed that the gods were responisbile for

After the fall of the Western Roman Empire-

the Church became the unifying force in Western Europe

Christianity spread rapidly throughout the Roman Empire because-

its message of eternal salvation for all who repent

The map of The Travels of Paul shows that Paul-

traveled widely in the eastern Mediterranean

What was the primary weakness in the Roman Imperial system of government?

there were no rules for choosing a new emperor

How did the Church influence the Roman Empire?

it became the voice of morality

What role did councils play in the early Christian Church in the Roman Empire?

They established Church Doctrine

Rome's location neat the Mediterranean Sea allowed it to-

trade with other areas by water

The Roman Republic became the Roman Empire when the-

Senate gave Octavian the title Augustus

What was the social impact of the Pax Romana?

renewed emphasis on family loyalty

Which of the following reforms wasinstituted by Augustus Caesar?

He created a professional civil service

Early Rome was governed by a Republic. What is a republic?

government by elected representatives

Rome was able to exert influence over theMediterranean Sea because-

it was located near the center of the Italian Peninsula

The Roman execution of early Christians made them martyrs. What effect did this have?

the death of martyrs inspired others with their faith

Which group did Julius Caesar extendcitizenship when he took over the Republic as dictator?

selected foreigners such as doctors and teachers

Which statement best fits in the center of the diagram below?

Factors that contributed to the collapse of the Roman Empire

How were the Pax Romana and the Age of Pericles in Athens similar?

both were times of peace and artistic advancement

Rome and Carthage fought over-

trade routes on the Mediterranean Sea

How did the factors below affect Roman Society?

they caused economic instability and civil unrest

What finally brought unity, stability, and peace to Rome after years of civil war?

centralized imperial authority with military support

What role did the Christian Church play in the late Roman Empire?

the Church became the moral authority in Rome

What do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have in common?

they are monotheistic religions

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1
Which society continued the culture and traditions of Rome for more than 1,000years afteritsend
Byzantine Empire
Mongol Empire
Muslim Empire
Frankish Empire
2
Which structure BEST completes the diagram below?
Great Wall
Colosseum
Dome of Rock
Parthenon
3
What was the prominent concept for Western Civilization that was established in Roman law?
all members of society would be provided for by the gov
Slavery would be abolished
all citizens were innocent until proven guilty
gladiator matches would not be allowed in public places
4
Which of these contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire?
conflicts over imperial succession and weak civil admin
resistance to the idea of a large standing army
frequent wars with the Persian Empire
the adoption of a strict moral code
5
Where did the Romans hold the games of gladiators?
Colosseum
Colonnade
Parthenon
Elysian Fields
6
All of the Following contributed to the end of the Roman empire except-
inflation and economic instability
a weak government and civil unrest
the use of foreign mercenaries
the rise of the Christian Church and the growing influence
7
what was the name of the large market and meeting place in Rome?
Pantheon
forum
agora
Acropolic
8
Who did Rome fight the Punic Wars against?
Greece
Carthage
Egypt
Persia
9
Roman law was written down and displayed in the Forum. What was this set of laws called?
Code of Hammurabi
Laws of Solon
Twelve Tables
the Roman Constitution
10
Which title would best fit the list below?
Things Romans believed their emperor had power over
Occurrences interpretted by Roman leaders to predict future
Concepts that the Romans believed were beyond explanation
Things Romans believed that the gods were responisbile for
11
After the fall of the Western Roman Empire-
The Church lost influence without the emperor's support
Europeans returned to tribalism and paganism
the Church became the unifying force in Western Europe
the Muslim Empire easily conquered Western Europe
12
Christianity spread rapidly throughout the Roman Empire because-
many Romans had already converted to Judaism
persecution of Christians only served to increase interest
its message of eternal salvation for all who repent
as military commanders converted, they forced others to too
13
Which influence below of the Pax Romana is False?
Political influence
Economic influence
Geographic influence
Social influence
14
The emperor ___________________ moved the Roman capital to Byzantium
Augustus
Justinian
Constantine
Nero
15
The map of The Travels of Paul shows that Paul-
did not spread Christianity to Rome or Italy
helped spread Christianity to Alexandria in Egpty
traveled widely in the eastern Mediterranean
went on only two missionary journeys
16
Which language was spoken in Rome and is considered the basis of the Romance Languages?
Latin
Spanish
Italian
English
17
What was the primary weakness in the Roman Imperial system of government?
the emperor was a figurehead with no real power
there were no rules for choosing a new emperor
emperors were foreign-born citizens
patricians took control of government
18
How did the Church influence the Roman Empire?
it taught government
it became the voice of morality
it enforced Roman law
it controlled the military
19
What role did councils play in the early Christian Church in the Roman Empire?
They established Church Doctrine
They competed with the Pope for control of the Church
they organized Crusades to conquer the Holy Land
They wrote the New Testament of the Bible
20
Who were considered citizens in the Republican period of Rome?
enslaved foreigners
freeborn Roman men
children of slaves
freeborn Roman women
21
Rome's location neat the Mediterranean Sea allowed it to-
maintain peaceful relations with Carthage
use thes sea for drinking water
trade with other areas by water
concentrate on having a strong navy
22
The Roman Republic became the Roman Empire when the-
Romans first expanded outside Italy
Senate gave Octavian the title Augustus
First Triumvirate was established
patricians took control of government
23
Historians date the end of the Western Roman Empire to when the last emperor was disposed in-
44 B.C.
64 C.E.
476 A.D.
410 B.C.
24
Early Christian leaders who spread their faith were known as-
sages
carriers
monks
apostles
25
The Romans, in their early history, hadan elected Senate, Assemblies, and Consuls.whatformofgov
patriarchy
republic
dictatorship
direct democracy
26
What was the social impact of the Pax Romana?
Jerusalem was returned to Hebrews
renewed emphasis on family loyalty
slavery was abolished and slaves were freed
Christians were granted religious freedom
27
If the Romans worshipped a family of gods, their religion can best be described as a form of-
monotheism
animism
idolatry
Polytheism
28
Which of the following reforms wasinstituted by Augustus Caesar?
He created a professional civil service
he instituted a system of elections to choose a new emperor
He granted religious freedom with the Edict of Milan
he reorganized Roman law into Justinian's code
29
Winning the Punic Wars gave Rome control of what body of water?
Black Sea
Aegean Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Adriatic Sea
30
Early Rome was governed by a Republic. What is a republic?
government by religious figures
government by all citizens
government by elected representatives
government by a king
31
There were two major social classes in Ancient Rome. The ________ were wealthy and well born.
Phoenicians
Hittites
Romans
Patricians
32
Which epic by Virgil told the story of the Trojan prince who was an ancestor to foundersof Rome
the Illiad
The Aeneid
Gilgamesh
the Odyssey
33
There were two major classes in Ancient Rome. The ________ were the poorer members of society
Gauls
Mennonites
Plebians
Christians
34
Rome was able to exert influence over theMediterranean Sea because-
it had a strong naval tradition
the Greek city-states abandoned their colonies
it was located near the center of the Italian Peninsula
it was outside the Strait of Gibraltar
35
The Roman execution of early Christians made them martyrs. What effect did this have?
Christians renounced their religion to become polytheists
the martyrs' deaths had no real impact
the death of martyrs inspired others with their faith
the executions dissuaded people from converting
36
Which of the following is NOT a Roman contribution to engineering and architecture?
mosques
Colosseum
paved roads
aqueducts
37
Which group did Julius Caesar extendcitizenship when he took over the Republic as dictator?
selected foreigners such as doctors and teachers
slaves captured in Gaul during his campaigns
all non-Romans within the Republic's boarders
free-born women in the city of Rome
38
What title belongs in the blank for the two elected chief executives of the Roman Republic?
consul
praetor
Tribune
senator
39
Which statement best fits in the center of the diagram below?
Factors that contributed to the breakup of Alexanders empire
factors that contributed to the end of the Greek Golden age
Factors that contributed to the collapse of the Roman Empire
Factors that contributed to the fall of the Han Dynasty
40
How were the Pax Romana and the Age of Pericles in Athens similar?
both were times of warfare
both were times of peace and artistic advancement
both were times of poverty
both had little trade with the outside world
41
Rome and Carthage fought over-
the natural resources of the Nile River Valley
religious beliefs: polytheism v. monotheism
trade routes on the Mediterranean Sea
the Greek colonies in southern Italy
42
What famous Carthaginian general invaded the Italian Peninsula?
Belisarius
Alexander
Attila
Hannibal
43
Early Christian doctrine was established by-
Jews who were exiled from Jerusalem after a failed revolt
a series of church councils
Greek historians who translated Hebrew texts
a Grand synod called by the Roman Emperor
44
How did the factors below affect Roman Society?
they caused economic instability and civil unrest
they caused Rome to be conquered by Carthage
the caused the return of the Roman monarchy
they caused a movement to greater political freedom
45
What finally brought unity, stability, and peace to Rome after years of civil war?
centralized imperial authority with military support
establishment of an oligarchy of tribunes
the reinstatement of Senatorial power
the creation of a Greek-style democratic government
46
The Romans built public baths and had a public water system to solve the problem of-
population control
public heath
drought
feeding the poor
47
Latin became the basis for what language group?
Romance
Bantu
Slavic
Indo-European
48
What role did the Christian Church play in the late Roman Empire?
the Church provided holy soldiers for the Roman army
The Church took over the government as the Empire fell
The Church ran the court system and made laws
the Church became the moral authority in Rome
49
Which title best completes the outline below?
Archimedes-the researcher
Ptolemy- the Scientist
Socrates- the philosopher
Galen- the investigator
50
What do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have in common?
they are monotheistic religions
They recognize Muhammad as a prophet
they think Jesus is a prophet of God
they believe in reincarnation of the soul
51
what event signaled the end of the Roman civil war?
Julius Caesar conquered Gaul
Augustus defeated Marc Antony
Persia defeated the Roman forces in the Middle East
The Senate disbanded the Roman army
52
Early Rome was able to develop because-
it was far away from the empires to the East
the Persian Empire had collapsed into small states
it was under the protection of Athens
Phoenician sailors kept pirates from attacking Rome
53
According to the map The Empire at the Time of Trajan, Romecontrolled the –
Egypt
Parthian Kingdom
the Huns
land of Arabia
54
Which of the following is NOT a Roman god?
Mars
Jupiter
Venus
Yahweh
55
A citizen of the Roman Republic hadcertain responsibilities including –
participation in jury trials and public debates
maintaining canals and irrigation systems
constructing public buildings and roads
paying taxes and providing military service
56
Whowas assassinated by the Roman Senate after he had become a dictator?
Augustus Caesar
Julius Caesar
Pliny the Elder
Marc Antony
57
Whichof the following statements is NOT true of the geography of Rome?
Rome suffered from a lack of good farmland
Rome is located on the Italian Peninsula
Rome had easy access to the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas
Rome was protected by the Alps Mountains to the North
58
All of the following were Roman goddesses except-
Diana
Athena
Venus
Minerva
59
What group(s) invaded Rome, finally putting an end to the Empire?
Greek Rebels
Egypt
Carthage
Germanic barbarians
60
Early Romans developed a complex mythology largely borrowed from the-
Greeks
Persians
Egyptians
Hebrews
61
What group spread Roman culture more than any other did?
Roman explorers
Roman Senate
Roman Philosophers
Roman Legions
62
Early Christianity had its roots in which ancient religion?
Judaism
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
63
Rome was protected from invasion by-
a series of coastal forteresses
the Alps Mts. blocking land access to the Italian Peninsula
trade agreements with Celtic tribes to the north
a ring of volcanoes surrounded the Italian Peninsula
64
As Rome conquered surrounding lands, the Republic transformed into an empire which spread-
throughout the Mediterranean basin
from the Nile to the Indus River
eastward to the Ural Mountains
as far South as sub-Saharan Africa
65
What was the result of Julius Caesar seizing power in Rome?
Roman senators were made b/c he took their power& Killed him
a period of peace and stability began
the power of the Senate was reinstated
the people of Gaul rebelled with Caesar's absence
66
How did geography influence the collapse of the Roman Empire?
Long boarders made the empire difficult to defend
Despite it's large size the empire was easy to govern
67
What title best fits the list below?
Reforms of Julius Caesar
Accomplishments of the 2nd Triumvirate
Endeavors of Marius and Sulla
The Pax Romana of Augustus
68
What is the best description of the territory held by the Roman Empire at its height?
Italy, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
Italian Peninsula, Middle East, India, and Persia
Modern day Britain, France, Italy, areas in middle e.&Africa
69
Which of these did NOT contribute to aweakened economy in the Roman Republic?
devaluation of Roman currency
the spread of agricultural slavery
increased unemployment among small farmers
discovery of new gold and silver deposits in Northern Italy
70
What was the political alliance of Crassus, Pompey, Caesar called?
Counsel of Tribunes
First Triumvirate
Consulship
Praetors' Confederation
71
Over time, how did most Romans come to view the Christian Church?
Romans continued to persecute members of the Church
People's first loyalty was to the Church, not to the emperor
they lost faith in the church, as well as the Emperor
The Church had little authority and was largely ignored
72
The period known in Roman History as the Pax Romana is best known for-
religious change in the empire from Roman godstoChristianity
the change in government from empire to democracy
civil war, massive unemployment, and Caesar's assination
peace, prosperity,, and flourishing trade
73
What was the basis of the power of the Roman emperor?
the military
his control of the Roman economy
the Senate
the personal wealth of his familly
74
Which statement about the geography of Rome is NOT true?
Rome is on the Italian Peninsula, protected by the Alps
Rome is in central Italy near the Mediterraneanean Sea
Rome is located on a river near an abundance of goodfarmland
Rome is on a high altitude plateau surrounded by Mountains
75
What was the book that contained the teachings of Jesus?
Talmud
Old Testament
New Testament
Quran
76
Who ended the Roman civil war with his victory over Marc Antony?
Julius Caesar
Augustus Caesar
Marc Anthony
Cassius
77
Christians believe Jesus of Nazareth is-
an apostle
a disciple
a messiah
a prophet
78
From whom did the Romans borrow their myths and gods?
Babylonians
Egyptians
Hittites
Greeks
79
Which Roman emperor legalized Christianity with the Edict of Milan?
Justinian
Constantine
Augustus
Diocletian
80
Where are the nations located that fought in the Punic War?
Mediterranean Basin
Baltic Sea
Indian Ocean
Sea of Japan
81
What is the 200-year period of Roman peace and prosperity initiated by August Caesar known as?
Pax Sinica
Golden Age
Pax Roman
Dark Age
82
Originally Christianity was suppressed by Roman authorities-
continued to remain ilegal
and eventually died out within the empire
but later was tolerated, if not accepted
but later it became the official state religion
83
Roman mythology influenced all of the following EXCEPT-
architecture
politics
art
literature
84
Which title belongs in the center of the diagram below?
Buddhist teachers
Jewish traditions
Christian beliefs
beliefs of Islam
85
At first, Christian beliefs-
accepted Roman polytheism
were endorsed by Roman emperors
conflicted with Roman polytheism
were accepted widely in Rome
86
When did the Punic Wars occur?
476 A.D.
264-146 B.C. (B.C.E.)
499-449 B.C.
431-404 B.C.
87
How did the Romans respond to the problem of public health?
they made the weak and unhealthy slaves
they practiced strict population control
they built free hospitals for the poor
they built public baths and provided food for the poor
88
Which factor best indicates Rome was a Republic?
rulers like Sulla wielded absolute power
any free-born citizen could become a senator
citizen assemblies made laws and elected officials
leaders were chosen randomly by lottery

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