WHI.6 Ancient Rome

Question 1

Which social class in the Roman Republic would be at the top (had most power but was minority)?

Accepted Answer

Patricians

Question 2

Which phrase best describes the Twelve Tables?

Accepted Answer

The constitution of the Roman Republic

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the religion of ancient Rome?

Accepted Answer

Polytheistic, based on nature

Question 4

How did the Emperor Constantine contribute to the development of Christianity?

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He converted to Christianity and made it legal in the empire

Question 5

The religious beliefs of the early Romans were influenced by the -

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Greeks

Question 6

What was the official language of the Roman Empire?

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Latin

Question 7

Which event best explains why the Roman Senate they had to assassinate Julius Caesar (kill him)

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Caesar declared himself "dictator for life"

Question 8

One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread-

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economic prosperity

Question 9

Which states the main reason for the growing number of poor in the Roman Republic?

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Many landless peasants move to cities to find work

Question 10

Which mountain range provided protection to the city of Rome?

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Alps

Question 11

The expansion of Rome benefited from the government's decision to -

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extend Roman law and citizenship to conquered people

Question 12

What do Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar have in common (are the same)?

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Attempted to bring stability to Rome

Question 13

Which of the following was an achievement of Roman architecture?

Accepted Answer

The Pantheon

Question 14

What new world religion began during the Roman Empire?

Accepted Answer

Christianity

Question 15

Which statement best describes the 200 years following Augustus Caesar's rule?

Accepted Answer

Rome experienced peace and prosperity

Question 16

Which of these best describes the role the Apostle Paul played for spreading Christianity?

Accepted Answer

He traveled throughout the Roman empire converting people

Question 17

What was the effect of the Decline in loyalty in the Roman Empire?

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Increased loyalty to the Church

Question 18

Zeus is to Greek Mythology as -

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Jupiter is to Roman Mythology

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a cause of the decline of the Roman Republic?

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Rise of Christian religion

Question 20

The Roman term "triumvirate" refers to -

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a government of 3 military leaders

Question 21

Which impact of the Pax Romana benefited the economy of the Roman Empire?

Accepted Answer

Establishment of a uniform system of money

Question 22

The Republic of Rome divided its population into classes known as -

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patricians and plebeians

Question 23

Which concept best explains the cause of the Punic Wars?

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competition for trade

Question 24

Which group was excluded from citizenship in the Roman Republic?

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Womem

Question 25

The first triumvirate forms, Julius Caesar is assassinated, Octavian wins Civil War are events-

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leading to the formation of an empire

Question 26

The Empire Age of Rome began under which individual?

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Caesar Augustus

Question 27

What do Judaism and Christianity have in common?

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Belief in one god

Question 28

Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?

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Apollo

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a Cause for the Decline of the Roman Republic

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No food left in the city

Question 30

As a result of the fall of Roman Empire, Western Europe -

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entered a period of chaos and weak central government

Question 31

Which event proved to be a crucial step in extending Christianity throughout the Mediterranean?

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Christianity was made legal throughout Rome

Question 32

As a result of the Punic Wars, Rome controlled -

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the western Mediterranean Sea

Question 33

What was the purpose of this structure?

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To carry water

Question 34

The capital of the Roman Empire moved in 330 AD because the new location-

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could be defended more easily than Rome

Question 35

Which Roman Emperors tried to save and restore the power of Rome?

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Diocletian and Constantine

Question 36

Which event resulted in inflation in the Roman Republic?

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Devaluation of Roman Currency

Question 37

Rome vs. Carthage, fought over trade, and Hannibal all describe what war?

Accepted Answer

Punic Wars

Question 38

The Romans believed that Juno was the -

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wife of Jupiter and patron of Rome

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