The information on this timeline suggests that

A) Roman culture thrived on the border of Asia and Europe

Which statement best explains the importance of ancient Rome’s large system of roads?

D. Efficient transportation was a necessity in the Empire.

What’s your favorite subject?!?!?!?

D. SOCIAL STUDIES! (Hint: this is the right answer)

The decline of the Roman Empire was accelerated by which factor?

D) invasions by barbarian tribes

An archaeologist finding a Roman coin in India most likely indicates that

A) Roman trade networks reached all the way to India

The main idea of this passage is what?

B. to explain the fall of the Roman Empire

How was the Roman Empire different from the Roman Republic?

C. It was run by a dictator for life instead of two consuls.

What statement is NOT correct according to this passage?

A. A civilization can only survive with good scientists.

The two ‐century period of Roman history known as the “Pax Romana” was what?

D. an extended period of internal peace and prosperity

The Punic Wars resulted in

A) a massive expansion of Roman territory

Which factor contributed to the Senate granting Caesar the title dictator for life?

B) his generosity toward the lower classes of Rome

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1
The main legend about the founding of Rome is contained in
B) the Odyssey
C) the Twelve Tables
D) the Roman Constitution
A) the Aeneid
2
What natural features made Rome an ideal place to settle?
D. Mediterranean Sea
A. Arabian Sea
C. Nile River
B. Gobi Desert
3
Which principle was central to the organization of the Roman Republic?
C. separation of powers
B. direct democracy
D. limited government
A. personal freedom
4
Important contributions of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are found in the area of
C. economic policy and planning
D. government and law
A. military technology
B. religious doctrine
5
The Coliseum in ancient Rome was used for
D) buying and selling slaves
B) holding political rallies
A) training soldiers
C) entertaining the public
6
The information on this timeline suggests that
C) Dividing the Roman Empire made the Western Empire strong
B) The Roman Imperial system was corrupt than the Republican
A) Roman culture thrived on the border of Asia and Europe
D) The decisions of Constantine began a period of civil wars
7
Along with the Greeks, what other culture influenced Roman religion?
B) Etruscan
A) Chinese
C) Germanic
C) Germanic
8
In ancient Rome, the common people were known as
C) patricians
D) plebeians
A) consuls
B) tribunes
9
Which factor most contributed to the warly success of Roman agriculture?
advanced farming methods
a mild climate
annual flooding
government-run farms
10
The Roman ideals of justice were reflected in
B) the Pax Romana
D) the tributum
C) the census
A) the Twelve Tables
11
Which statement best explains the importance of ancient Rome’s large system of roads?
A. The Roman population was highly mobile.
C. prevented unemployment by funding public‐works projects.
D. Efficient transportation was a necessity in the Empire.
B. Foreign trade was the main basis of the Roman economy.
12
At its greatest extent, the Roman Empire extended all the way to
B) West Africa
A) India
D) Great Britain
C) China
13
What’s your favorite subject?!?!?!?
A. MATH
B. SCIENCE
D. SOCIAL STUDIES! (Hint: this is the right answer)
C. ELA
14
The decline of the Roman Empire was accelerated by which factor?
B) the spread of Christianity
C) the rise of an Islamic empire
D) invasions by barbarian tribes
A) war with trade rivals
15
An archaeologist finding a Roman coin in India most likely indicates that
D) the Roman army attempted to invade India at one point
C) the Roman Empire controlled India for a period of time
B) Roman ambassadors signed treaties with Indian rulers
A) Roman trade networks reached all the way to India
16
The main idea of this passage is what?
D.to explain the reason for plagues in the late Roman Empire
C. to argue that the Roman Empire was superior to Greek
A. to detail the strengths of Roman civilization
B. to explain the fall of the Roman Empire
17
How was the Roman Empire different from the Roman Republic?
C. It was run by a dictator for life instead of two consuls.
A. All elected positions were abolished under the Empire.
D. The Empire focused on protection of its borders.
B. Only patricians had the right to occupy public offices.
18
What statement is NOT correct according to this passage?
D. Weak emperors can cause political confusion
C. Plagues or disease can weaken a civilization.
A. A civilization can only survive with good scientists.
B. Good political leadership maintains order.
19
The two ‐century period of Roman history known as the “Pax Romana” was what?
B. a result of Roman peace treaties
C. essential to the stability of the Roman Republic
A. more beneficial to plebeians than it was to patricians
D. an extended period of internal peace and prosperity
20
Which option best replaces the question mark in the diagram?
C) public entertainments
A) peace treaties
D) expanded plebeian rights
B) the end of civil wars
21
The Punic Wars resulted in
B) a civil war that ended the Roman Republic
D) a reduction in trade among Mediterranean nations
A) a massive expansion of Roman territory
C) a 500-year rivalry between Rome and Carthage
22
Roman coins typically included images of
B) major military victories
C) scenes from faraway places
D) governmental buildings and temples
A) emperors and gods
23
Which factor contributed to the Senate granting Caesar the title dictator for life?
B) his generosity toward the lower classes of Rome
A) his alliances with powerful foreign rulers
D) his connections with the governors of all of the province
C) his support among Rome’s most influential families
24
After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, most of Europe was ruled by
B) Germanic tribes
C) Byzantine governors
A) Italian nobles
D) Central Asian warlords
25
What was a cause that historians debate to be a reason the Roman Empire?
A. Lack of participation in government
B. Weak leadership
D. All of the above
C. Disease and plagues

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