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