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What does Diocletian do once he takes over Rome?
Makes Christianity the official language
Expands the empire
Ends the Roman Empire
Splits the Roman Empire into E and W
2
The Senate eventually made Caesar
Dictator for life
the President
a Senator
a Representative
3
The geography of Rome allowed for protection. This is because they had lots of
Volcanoes
Rain
Mountains
Lakes
4
Rome wanted Carthage because it had
mountains
fresh water
rivers
many resources, like grain
5
Which group in Roman society supported Caesar?
women
the government
the rich
the poor
6
Constantine moves the Empire's capital from Rome to what city?
Paris
Constantinople
Athens
He doesn't. The capital stays in Rome.
7
Jews rebeled against the Romans. This resulted in the Jewish _____________
religion to end
neighborhood of Rome
homeland of Israel
diaspora (scattering of people)
8
What language was the official language of the Roman Empire?
Greek
Latin
Italian
French
9
Gladiator fights, chariot races, and animal hunts all took place at the
Lighthouse
Forum
Colosseum
Senate
10
People who suffer and die for their beliefs are known as
Martyrs
Plebians
Non-believers
Saviors
11
Which Emperor converted to Christianity?
Brutus
Augustus
Constantine
Caesar
12
By the end of the Punic Wars, Rome had control of
the whole Mediterranean World
Italy and Carthage
Italy
Italy, Carthage, and Gaul
13
A Republic is a type of government in which people
Do not vote
Elect representatives to vote
Vote directly on issues
Vote once a year
14
Rome's biggest contribution to western society is
its architecture
its system of laws
its statues
its aqueducts
15
When Augustus became the Emperor of Rome, what happened?
the Roman Empire began
the Republic continued
Rome became a democracy
Rome was split into E and W
16
After much protest, and many years, Plebians eventually were allowed to become
Senators and Representatives
Freedmen and Patricians
Sentaors and Consuls
Leaders and Priests
17
The Plebians made up what percentage of Rome's population
50%
95%
15%
5%
18
Roman artists would paint directly on a house's walls. This type of painting is known as
Canvas painting
Oil painting
Pottery
Frescoes
19
The Twelve Tables is similar to what other law code
the 10 Commandments
the good laws
Hammurabi's Code
the Declaration of Independence
20
Roman civilization started out as a
Republic
Empire
Hunter-gatherer civilization
Democracy
21
All of the following are causes of the fall of the Roman Empire EXCEPT
Social Causes
Religious Causes
Economic Causes
Military causes
22
The Roman art of piecing together stones or glass is known as
realism
sculpture
glass work
mosaic
23
At the top of the Roman government were
God
the kings
the Pope
2 Consuls
24
Early Rome has what type of government?
Republic
Tyranny
Democracy
Oligarchy
25
What religion did Jesus practice?
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Hinduism
26
Caesar became famous and wealthy because
he was attractive
of his efforts during the Punic Wars
because he was smart
because he was a Patrician
27
The Roman Empire falls in the West, but it keeps going in the East. The East is known as
The Byzantine Empire
Eastern Christianity
The New Roman Empire
The Eastern Roman Empire
28
The people at the top of Roman society were known as
Plebians
the Upper Class
Patricians
the Rich
29
All of these helped the spread of Christianity EXCEPT
the Silk Road
Soldiers
Missionaries
the Mediterranean Sea
30
A member of the Senate served for how long
10 years
25 years
until the person turned 50
until the person died
31
After Caesar was assassinated, what happened to Rome?
Rome entered a civil war
Nothing changed
Rome fell
Rome prospered
32
What Roman structure helped to move water?
Aqueducts
Canals
Plumbing systems
Bridges
33
Rome could grow lots of food because the land was flat. Flat land is known as a
High land
Plain
Mountain
Marsh
34
Early Christianity appealed to all of these people EXCEPT
Slaves
the Poor
Women
the Roman Emperors
35
Rome is located near what body of water?
Tigris River
Mediterranean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
36
The central marketplace in ancient Rome is known as
the Market
the Public Place
the Forum
the Town Center
37
The name of the law code in ancient Rome is called
the law of the land
Hammurabi's Code
the Twelve Tables
the 10 Commandments
38
Rome had access to each continent EXCEPT
Asia
Africa
the Middle East
Europe
39
Who took over Rome after Caesar?
Octavian Augustus
Brutus
No one- Rome was divided
Caesar Jr.
40
Both Judaism and Christianity are what kind of religions?
Monotheistic
Polytheistic
Neither have a god
Hateful religions
41
The Plebians gained some representation in the Roman government. Their group was known as
the Senate
the Assembly
the Tribunes
the Congress
42
Augustus' rule ushered in a Golden Age. This Golden Age is known as
Peace of Rome
Augustus' Golden Age
Pax Romana
The Golden Age of Rome
43
This part of the Roman government had 300 members and was extremely powerful
the President
the Republic
the people
the Senate
44
Caesar was assassinated by Brutus. Brutus was a
Representative
Plebeian
Senator
Patrician
45
The people at the bottom of Roman society were known as
Patricians
the Poor
Plebians
the Lower Class
46
The Punic Wars were between Rome and
Gaul
Sicily
Spain
Carthage
47
In order to have a golden age, you need all of the following EXCEPT
war
arts
prosperity
achievements