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Why did Rome create a system of checks and balances?
to defend people from being abused by government
to keep military in line.
to prevent one group from getting too much power
to prevent invaders from taking over
2
Romans built and extensive road system. Which purpose was the road system most likely used for?
moving troops
exporting pottery
spreading religion
importing silk
3
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Diocletian
Augustus
Constantine
Julius C
4
Which statement describes the possible reason for Caesar's murder?
Created laws that were unfair for the people
Gained too much power too quickly
Involved the Roman army in costly wars
raised taxes on the poor and slave classes
5
How was the Roman Republic similar to the United States government?
both elected presidents to run the nation
both developed systems of checks and balances
both had one group responsible for laws
both expected the common people to participate
6
What was the purpose of tribunes, assesmblies, and consuls in the Roman Republic?
to represent various groups
to control military
to decide major punishments
to serve as spiritual leaders
7
Which ancient civilization influenced Roman mythology, architecture, and government?
Egypt
China
Greece
India
8
The modern English alphabet has roots in which ancient language?
Spanish
Greek
Mandarin
Latin
9
Augustus Caesar started the Pax Romana. What was significant about this era?
the empire experienced a time of peace and prosperity
Rome continued to be at war
Rome gave voting rights to everyone under its control
Rome decreased in size and wealth
10
Both Greece and Rome had monotheistic religions
False
True
11
Ancient Romans developed a tradtion of "bread & circuses." This tradition was most likely created to?
provide farm jobs
train performing artists
keep society peaceful
promote democratic ideas
12
What impact did aqueducts have on Ancient Rome?
they allowed armies to conquer faraway enemies
they provided citizens with places for entertainment
they provided cities with water from distant sources
they allowed travelers to cross wide rivers
13
Which of the following is a reason why the Fall of the Roman Empire occurred?
civil war
barbarian invasions
democratic reforms
natural disasters
14
In which area did Rome make the largest contribution to the world?
law
economics
poetry
drama
15
Which geographical feature contributed most to Rome's ability to conduct trade?
Mountains
Major River
Fertile plains
Mild Climate
16
Which of the following is NOT an impact of Rome on the modern world?
Latin
Republican Government
Arch
Astrolabe
17
The Empire was the first type of government in Rome?
True
False
18
Which statement about the government of the Roman Republic is true?
it was a dictatorship
it had separation of powers
it was a monarchy
it had a federal system
19
The reason Rome fell was for these two reasons?
economic and political
political and social
social and economic
achievements and social
20
Rome was able to expand their territory in all directions because of the Mediterranean Sea?
True
False
