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Ancient Rome Unit Test Review - Dr. Mills
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How did the Romans use the Colosseum during ancient history?
They used it for gladiator fights and for concerts
They only used it for the Olympic Games
They used it for gladiator fights and battle reenactments
They used it for concerts and battle reenactments
2
Why do historians consider Roman replicas of ancient Greek sculptures, despite being copies, a significant achievement?
The Egypt sculptures are lost but the Greek versions let us appreciate them
The Egypt sculptures are lost but the Roman versions let us appreciate them
The Roman sculptures are lost but the Greek versions let us appreciate them
The Greek sculptures are lost but the Roman versions let us appreciate them
3
Why did the plebeians protest against the Roman government and form their own council?
Plebeians couldn't hold political offices but could be a part of government
Plebeians held political offices but couldn't participate in government
Plebeians could hold political offices and participate in government
Plebeians couldn't hold political offices or participate in government
4
Why did the Romans establish a tripartite government during the Republic?
Romans believed in checks & balances to keep groups from being too powerful
Romans believed in voting democracy to keep groups from being too powerful
Greeks believed in checks & balances to keep groups from being too powerful
Greeks believed in voting democracy to keep groups from being too powerful
5
Which of the following was NOT at the site of a forum?
A spot for socializing and public speeches
Government buildings & religious temples
A marketplace
A public bath
6
How did the Imperial Crisis contribute to the decline of the Roman Empire?
There was consistent leadership with over 20 different emperors in 50 years
There was inconsistent leadership w/ over 20 different emperors in 50 years
There was consistent leadership with over 50 different emperors in 20 years
There was inconsistent leadership w/ over 50 different emperors in 20 years
7
What were the powers of the Senate in the Roman Republic?
The Senate didn't debate policy, but proposed potential laws to officials
The Senate debated policy and proposed potential laws to officials
The Senate debated policy, but didn't propose potential laws to officials
The Senate didn't debate policy or propose potential laws to officials
8
Which role did enslaved people NOT play in the economy of the Roman Empire?
Providing labor in city government
Providing labor on homes and building projects
Providing labor on farms
Providing labor on mines
9
TRUE OR FALSE: Peter was an apostle who helped Christianity through churches, writing in the New Testament & sharing it.
True
False
10
Why did Julius Caesar align himself with Pompey and Crassus to form the First Triumvirate?
Caesar didn't wish to overrule the Senate or take control of the government
Caesar didn't wish to rule the Senate, but wanted control of the government
Caesar wished to overrule the Senate and take control of the government
Caesar wished to overrule the Senate, but not control the government
11
What was the most significant part of the Roman economy?
Currency (Money)
City projects
Agriculture
Trade
12
Why was the story of Romulus and Remus important to the Romans?
The story explained the founding of Egypt
The story explained the founding of Greece
The story explained the founding of Rome
The story explained the founding of Mesopotamia
13
Which of the following did assemblies NOT do?
Refuse to hear criminal appeals cases
Elect government officials
Declare war or peace with other civilizations
Pass or reject law proposals
14
How did Diocletian attempt to save the Roman Empire?
He split the Roman Empire into two halves and ruled alone
He split the Roman Empire into 2 halves & had a co-emperor to rule with him
He split the Roman Empire into 3 parts & had a co-emperor to rule with him
He split the Roman Empire into three parts and ruled alone
15
According to the Bible, what method did the Romans use to execute Jesus of Nazareth?
Death by crucifixion
Death by stones
Death by being drowned
Death by stabbing
16
How did using standard currency help support trade in ancient Rome?
Silver and gold in coins were valuable to everyone and simplified trade
Silver & gold in coins were not valuable to everyone and complicated trade
Silver & gold in coins were valuable to everyone and complicated trade
Silver & gold in coins weren't valuable to everyone and simplified trade
17
Why is Constantine considered an important figure in world history?
He recognized Christianity & organized a convention to form teachings
He didn't recognize Christianity & organized a convention to form teachings
He recognized Judaism & organized a convention to form teachings
He didn't recognize Judaism & organized a convention to form teachings
18
Why did Judea and Rome fight during the Roman-Jewish Wars?
Jews were happy Romans respected their religion & leaders didn't tax Judea
Jews were upset Romans disrespected their religion and leaders taxed Judea
Jews upset Romans disrespected their religion & leaders didn't tax Judea
Jews were happy Romans respected their religion and leaders taxed Judea
19
Why is Julius Caesar considered an important figure in world history?
He conquered Spain & rose to power due to his popularity & victory in war
He conquered Gaul & rose to power due to military tactics & victory in war
He conquered Spain & rose to power due to military tactics & victory in war
He conquered Gaul & rose to power due to his popularity & victory in war
20
How did Rome’s geography affect the people who lived there?
Mediterranean Sea gave access to trade routes & hills made invading hard
Mediterranean Sea gave access to trade routes & hills made invading easy
Mediterranean Sea denied access to trade routes & hills made invading easy
Mediterranean Sea denied access to trade routes & hills made invading hard
21
Which of the following did Augustus NOT do?
Decrease soldiers' pay
Establish himself as the first emperor of Rome
Prevent civil wars
Expand trade
22
According to Christianity, why did Jesus of Nazareth sacrifice his life?
Repayment for followers good choices & helped them enter Egyptian afterlife
Repayment for followers wrongdoings & helped them enter Egyptian afterlife
Repayment for his followers good choices & it would help them enter Heaven
Repayment for his followers wrongdoings & it would help them enter Heaven
23
At its peak, Ancient Rome consisted of which three early ancient civilizations?
Egypt, Greece, and Mesopotamia
China, Greece, and Mesopotamia
Egypt, Greece, and China
Egypt, China, and Mesopotamia
24
Why did Rome’s economy depend on the colonization of new territories?
The Romans gained access to new sources of trade
The Romans were denied access to new sources of trade
The Romans were denied access to new sources of labor and resources
The Romans gained access to new sources of labor and resources
25
List the eras of ancient Roman history in chronological order:
Roman Kingdom, Roman Republic, Roman Empire
Roman Republic, Roman Empire, Roman Kingdom
Roman Empire, Roman Republic, Roman Kingdom
Roman Kingdom, Roman Empire, Roman Republic
26
What two major sections is the Bible divided into?
Old Testament and New Testament
Ancient Testament and Current Testament
Ancient Testament and New Testament
Old Testament and Current Testament
27
How was Roman mythology influenced by the Greeks?
The Romans ignored Greek religion learning it from Greek colonies
The Romans ignored Greek religion learning it from Mesopotamian colonies
The Romans adopted Greek religion learning it from Greek colonies
The Romans adopted Greek religion learning it from Mesopotamian colonies
28
TRUE OR FALSE: Dictators from the Early Roman Republic, such as Cincinnatus were seen as cruel and harmful rulers.
True
False
29
Why did several Roman senators murder Julius Caesar?
Caesar wasn't dictator of Rome & some senators feared he would be king
Caesar was a dictator of Rome & some senators feared he would be president
Caesar wasn't dictator of Rome & some senators feared he would be president
Caesar was a dictator of Rome & some senators feared he would be king
30
According to the Bible, why did some people believe Jesus of Nazareth was the Messiah?
He performed several miracles like instantly fixing people's money issues
He couldn't perform miracles, such as instantly healing people’s illnesses
He couldn't perform miracles such as instantly fixing people's money issues
He performed several miracles, such as instantly healing people’s illnesses
31
Why did Marc A. & Octavian start a civil war after Caesar’s death and fight against each other at the Battle of Actium?
Octavian was upset he built their alliance, divorced his sister & remarried
Octavian was upset he broke their alliance, divorced Cleopatra & remarried
Octavian was upset he built their alliance, divorced Cleopatra & remarried
Octavian was upset he broke their alliance, divorced his sister & remarried
32
What did Romans build across their empire for 50,000 miles (80,000 km) to improve the travel of armies & trade goods?
Boats
Rivers
Train tracks
Roads
33
Jesus of Nazareth’s teachings of Judaism evolved into what other world religion?
Judaism
Christianity
Daoism
Hinduism
34
What language was spoken in ancient Rome and is the source of many English words today?
Roman
Greek
Latin
Phoenician Alphabet
35
What were the consequences of the Roman-Jewish Wars?
Romans destroyed the 2nd Temple & forced all Jews to move from Jerusalem
Romans destroyed the 4th Temple & forced all Jews to move from Jerusalem
Romans destroyed the 3rd Temple & forced all Jews to move from Jerusalem
Romans destroyed the 1st Temple & forced all Jews to move from Jerusalem
36
What event do historians consider the start of the Roman Empire?
Octavian was named Augustus & became the 1st citizen of the government
Octavian was named Augustus & became the 1st president of the government
Marc Antony was named Augustus & became the 1st citizen of the government
Marc Antony was named Augustus & became the 1st president of the government
37
TRUE OR FALSE: The name of Rome’s first written law code, which was displayed in the Roman Forum was the Twelve Tables.
False
True
38
Which branch included officials who commanded the military, judged court cases, held festivals, and kept track of money?
Plebeians
Magistrates
Patricians
Assembly
