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Duplicate of Ancient Rome
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Review for the Ancient Rome Evaluation. #worldhistory
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1
Carthaginians invading southern Spain led to the _______________________.
Pax Romana
Second Punic War
Second Triumvirate
Twelve Tables
2
Why do historians use the term "Greco-Roman art"?
The same artists worked in both Greece and Rome.
Roman art shows a strong influence from Greece.
Scholars cannot tell whether a work is Greek or Roman.
Greeks admired Roman styles and tried to imitate them.
3
Crassus, Pompey, and Julius Caesar made up a political alliance of three called the
First Triumvirate
Second Punic War
Pax Romana
Second Triumvirate
4
Who were Romulus and Remus?
the mythical founders of Rome
colonists from ancient Greece
opposing generals in a war
explorers on a famous river
5
Who became Rome's first emperor?
Constantine
Octavian Augustus
Julius Caesar
Caesar Augustus
6
Constantinople was the capital of which empire?
European
Greek
Roman
Byzantine
7
Which issue first led to war between Rome and Carthage?
both wanted to control the island of Sicily
the use of chariots in warfare
the ability to get wheat from Egypt
the right to start colonies in Spain
8
In ancient Rome, wealthy landowners called _____________ held government office.
plebians
dictator
patricians
senate
9
Plebeians became nearly equal to patricians when they won the right to
serve as priests and soldiers.
put laws in writing.
choose their own king.
pass laws for all Romans.
10
What were Rome's first written laws?
senate
republic
plebeians
Twelve Tables
11
All of the following led to the Fall of Rome EXCEPT.
German raids/defenseless borders
plague/disease
inflation/corrupted leaders
the rule of law
12
What could a foreign visitor to Rome expect to see in the Forum?
a site of fights with lions
a central gathering place
a track of chariot races
a wealthy country house
13
Why are both the Roman Republic and the United States today considered republics?
The people elected representatives to make laws for them.
Any citizen can voice an opinion about the laws.
All the citizens vote directly on all the laws.
The people give a leader the right to veto some laws.
14
Although, it did not last long, Antony, Lepidus, and Octavian made up this political alliance.
First Triumvirate
Second Punic War
Second Triumvirate
Republic
15
How did Romans learn about Greek culture?
They sold slaves to Greece.
They moved to Greece
Greek colonists had settled nearby.
Greek leaders met with Roman leaders.
16
How could a Roman become a tribune?
get the plebeians to elect him
inherit the job from his father
have a consul appoint him
elected by the assembly
17
All of the following are Roman contributions to modern society EXCEPT.
cement
hieroglyphics
the rule of law
arches
18
In ancient Rome, artisans, shopkeepers, and owners of small farms were known as _____________.
patricians
plebians
dictators
senate
19
During times of great danger in ancient Rome, a ____________ was appointed to lead Rome.
patrician
plebeian
dictator
senator
20
The First Punic War was
fought in the Alps
fought over control of Sicily
a war between Rome and China
a war between Rome and Greece
21
Who made the decisions at Roman trials?
a jury
the emperor
a senator
the victim
22
Why did thousands of Romans go to the Circus Maximus?
to shop for everyday clothing
to watch chariot races
to eat a free meal
to enjoy the dancing bears
23
The name of the Byzantine Empire's new simplified code of laws is
the First Triumvirate
the Twelve Tables
Justinian's Code
Hammurabi's Code of Laws
24
What was one major job of the consuls?
to perform religious rituals
to command the army
to choose the lawmakers
to construct public buildings
25
Rome's lawmaking body was known as the _______________.
latifundia
Pax Romana
plebian
senate
26
The religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus.
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Zoastrianism
27
Why was fighting a regular event in the Colosseum?
to entertain the audience
all of the above
to protect the city from rioting
to appease the anger of the poor
28
A type of government used by the Ancient Romans, where citizens have the power.
Pax Romana
latifundia
dictator
republic
29
Beginning with Octavian's rule, there were 200 years of Roman peace known as the _________.
Pax Romana
Christianity
Byzantine
Etruscans
30
How did the general Hannibal surprise the Romans?
He attacked their ships in the harbor.
He hired spies to pretend to be citizens.
He crossed the Alps with elephants,
He burned their city to the ground.
31
What is the name of a large farming estate worked by enslaved people in ancient Rome?
latifunidia
republic
senate
Etruscans
32
_____ were an early group of people who played a major role in shaping the Roman civilization.
patricians
republic
plebians
Etruscans
