Which of these belongs in the final box in this cause-and-effect chart?

Barbarian invasions of the empire increase

How did the Roman transportation system keep the empire strong?

All of the answers are correct.

How did conquest and expansion change Roman trade?

More goods flowed into Rome from distant lands.

How did the lives of the plebeians steadily change during the Roman Republic period?

They gained more political power.

Which best explains why the area between Spain & Gaul was not part of the Roman Empire until 107 CE?

Mountains made this region difficult to access.

How are the U.S. democratic principles similar to the judicial system from the Roman Republic?

It provides a separation of powers.

Social classes changed in the transition fromRoman Republic to the Roman EmpireWhich of these supports this statement?

Marcus Aurelius promoted army officers based on merit, not social standing.

How did barbarian groups affect the Western Roman Empire?

Various barbarian groups weakened the empire with a series of invasions.

Why was shipbuilding important to the Romans' international trade?

The fastest way to move goods between Italy and Asia or Africa was by ship.

Which statement can be said to be true, after examining this map?

By 476 AD, Christianity spread to most of the Roman Empire & beyond.

How did the political structure established by Augustus contribute to the strength and longevity of the Roman Empire?

Augustus appointed governors to rule provinces far from central Rome.

Which of these is a reason early Christians were persecuted in the Roman Empire?

Christians refused to worship the Roman emperor as a god.

Which of these actions strongly influenced Western European culture?

Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire.

How did farming change during the Roman Republic period?

Farming became more of a business, run by wealthy landowners.

Which of these reflects a democratic principle?

Roman citizens gathered to vote at legislative assemblies.

Which of the following best explains why Latin is used today to describe many scientific and legal terms?

Latin spread across Europe and became the common language of the educated.

How did this group, made up mainly of Roman patricians, contribute to democracy?

Patricians formed the Senate, who advised the Consuls.

Which statement describes the Western Roman Empire after the Pax Romana?

The Empire suffered from political and economic instability.

How was the appointment of two Consuls during the Roman Republic an example of a democratic principle?

Consuls agreed on all decisions -stopped any 1 man gaining too much power

Which of these democratic principles is true of Roman citizens in the republic?

They could choose officials to represent their vote.

How did distance from Rome likely affect people in the Roman Empire?

Rome had less political control over people in distant provinces.

Why was the hiring of Germanic mercenaries by Western Roman emperors a mistake?

The Germanics lacked loyalty to Rome & sometimes fought against the empire.

How did Romanization -making conquered people accepting Roman culture contribute to the strength & growth of the empire?

All of the answers are correct.

Greece & Italy (Rome) were neighbors across a narrow sea. How did this location affect the development of Roman society?

Romans borrowed much from Greek culture.

Which feature of the Roman Republic's government is also a feature of the United States' government?

a three-branch government with legislative, executive, and judicial arms

Which of the following describes how Marcus Aurelius affected the Roman Empire?

He killed and persecuted thousands of Christians.

How did the military contribute to the growth and longevity of the Roman Empire?

Soldiers were organized into highly efficient legions.

Which of the following is a change that resulted from the Christian apostle Paul's travels across the Roman Empire?

More people converted to Christianity.

How can it be explained that the Latin alphabet is the most recognized alphabet used in the world today?

Many of the most common languages are based on letters and sounds of Latin.

Which of these is true of the Roman road system?

Improving the roads helped the Roman Empire to grow.

Why did democracy develop during the Roman Republic?

Romans wanted to prevent one leader from gaining too much power.

Which of these belongs in the final box in this cause-and-effect chart?

Barbarian invasions of the empire increase

In which of the following ways is Latin still used today?

It is used to describe many legal and medical terms.

Which statement can be said to be true, after examining the map?

In 476 AD, Christianity had not spread to most of Africa.

Which of the following is an effect that Constantine's conversion to Christianity had on the Roman Empire?

Christianity soon became the official religion of the Roman Empire.

How did the Twelve Tables reduce conflict between Roman plebeians and patricians?

They spelled out the rights and privileges of all citizens.

Which of these was a direct result of the Punic Wars?

Rome became a great Mediterranean power.

Which of these had the greatest effect on Roman culture during the late Republic and early Empire?

Julius Caesar naming himself dictator and adopting his great nephew

Based on this chart showing the origins of the English language, which of the following statements is true?

The English language was strongly influenced by Germanic, Latin, and French

Which statement is true of both plebeians and slaves?

They worked at a variety of occupations.

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1
Which of these belongs in the final box in this cause-and-effect chart?
Barbarian invasions of the empire increase
Roman army raids temples for money
Roman government stops taxing its citizens
Roman military prevents any more invasions
2
How did the Roman transportation system keep the empire strong?
The Romans built roads that covered much of the empire.
Soldiers could quickly & safely travel as did goods and information.
The army maintained the roads and kept them in good condition.
All of the answers are correct.
3
How did conquest and expansion change Roman trade?
More goods flowed into Rome from distant lands.
Romans shipped huge amounts of grain to foreign lands.
Merchants became the new leaders of Rome.
Roman laws limited trade with conquered peoples.
4
How did the lives of the plebeians steadily change during the Roman Republic period?
They became slaves of the patricians.
They lost their Roman citizenship.
They stopped joining the Roman army.
They gained more political power.
5
Which best explains why the area between Spain & Gaul was not part of the Roman Empire until 107 CE?
Mountains made this region difficult to access.
This area was seen as undesirable by the Romans.
This area was populated by highly organized warriors.
Rivers in this region made it difficult to access.
6
How are the U.S. democratic principles similar to the judicial system from the Roman Republic?
It could lead the army in war.
It provides a separation of powers.
It represents Rome in foreign affairs.
It could appoint a dictator in times of crisis.
7
Social classes changed in the transition fromRoman Republic to the Roman EmpireWhich of these supports this statement?
Hadrian put an end to Rome's territorial expansion.
Trajan led an extensive public building program in Rome.
Marcus Aurelius promoted army officers based on merit, not social standing.
Diocletian established tetrarchy to deal with the Crisis of the 3rd Century
8
Which Roman emperor was concerned with marking the Empire's borders?
Diocletian
Augustus
Hadrian
Vespasian
9
How did barbarian groups affect the Western Roman Empire?
Various barbarian groups were conquered and became Roman slaves.
Various barbarian groups volunteered to become mercenary soldiers.
Various barbarian groups were contracted to protect Roman borders.
Various barbarian groups weakened the empire with a series of invasions.
10
Which Roman emperor was responsible for a major shift in the dominant religious attitude of the Roman Empire?
Hadrian
Constantine
Marcus Aurelius
Diocletian
11
Trade with India and China allowed Romans to buy rare goods such as
cinnamon and ivory
fish and olive oil
marble and wine
meats and fruits
12
Why was shipbuilding important to the Romans' international trade?
Italy was covered with forests, which provided lumber needed to build ships
A major part of Rome's economy was the selling ships to foreign merchants
Romans could build ships faster and better than their neighbors.
The fastest way to move goods between Italy and Asia or Africa was by ship.
13
Which statement can be said to be true, after examining this map?
By 476 AD, Christianity had begun to decline within the Roman Empire.
By 476 AD, Christianity extended past all boundaries of the Empire.
By 476 AD, Christianity spread to most of the Roman Empire & beyond.
By 476 AD, Christianity spread to all boundaries of the Roman Empire.
14
Ancient Romans made many contributions to modern architecture. Which one do you see pictured here?
watermill
lighthouse
dome
aqueduct
15
How did the political structure established by Augustus contribute to the strength and longevity of the Roman Empire?
Augustus set up a tetrarchy to divide power among regions of the Empire.
Augustus appointed governors to rule provinces far from central Rome.
Augustus dismissed the Senate and set up a peaceful dictatorship.
Augustus ended territorial expansion to have greater control over Rome.
16
Which of these is a reason early Christians were persecuted in the Roman Empire?
Monotheistic religions were seen as a threat to the Roman way of life.
Christians refused to work as slaves or soldiers for Rome.
Christians refused to worship the Roman emperor as a god.
Early Christians engaged in violent demonstrations to gain converts.
17
Which of these actions strongly influenced Western European culture?
Romans tolerated most religions.
Romans persecuted Christians.
Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire.
Christians refused to worship the Roman Emperor as a god.
18
How did farming change during the Roman Republic period?
Farmers began using steam-powered machines to harvest crops
Farming became more of a business, run by wealthy landowners.
Small farmers forced wealthy landowners to sell them their large estates.
Farmers began to rely on laborers from distant lands to harvest their crops
19
Which of these reflects a democratic principle?
Patricians had certain rights that plebeians did not have.
Some Roman slaves were freed by their owners.
Once appointed, a Roman senator could stay in office for life.
Roman citizens gathered to vote at legislative assemblies.
20
How did the Romans' tolerance of religion add to the stability and growth of the empire?
Practicing their own religions unified the citizens.
Unity & freedom to worship madethem stronger citizens less likely to rebel
Conquered people were able to continue practicing their native religions.
all of the answers are correct
21
To which area had Christianity spread by 325 AD?
Constantinople
most of Greece
Northern Spain
Southern Britain
22
Which of the following best explains why Latin is used today to describe many scientific and legal terms?
Many important scientific discoveries come from ancient Roman culture.
Many important legal principles originated in ancient Roman culture.
Latin spread across Europe and became the common language of the educated.
It is the most widely spoken language in universities around the world.
23
How did this group, made up mainly of Roman patricians, contribute to democracy?
Patricians formed assemblies to write and enforce the laws.
Patricians formed juries in civil courts.
Patricians formed the Senate, who advised the Consuls.
24
Which statement describes the Western Roman Empire after the Pax Romana?
The Empire was weakened by a series of natural disasters.
The Empire was extremely wealthy and prosperous.
The Empire suffered from political and economic instability.
The Empire enjoyed a golden age of advancements in the arts and sciences.
25
How was the appointment of two Consuls during the Roman Republic an example of a democratic principle?
Consuls had to make decisions based on majority rule in the Senate.
Consuls agreed on all decisions -stopped any 1 man gaining too much power
Each Consul controlled the same # of military legions -stopped takeovers
26
Which of these democratic principles is true of Roman citizens in the republic?
They had no influence over government issues.
They could elect Consuls but not Tribunes.
They could choose officials to represent their vote.
They could vote directly on issues.
27
Which of these belongs in the region where the circles overlap in this diagram?
had the right to vote
could not own land
consisted largley of poor farmers
were children of foreigners
28
To where did Christianity spread by 476 A.D.?
Most of the Roman Empire
The West of Britain
Most of Africa
The Southern part of Asia Minor.
29
How did distance from Rome likely affect people in the Roman Empire?
People further from Rome had lower social status.
Rome had less political control over people in distant provinces.
Rome sent better goods and supplies to its far territories.
People closer to Rome were more likely to hold political office.
30
Why was the hiring of Germanic mercenaries by Western Roman emperors a mistake?
Regular Roman army joined mercenaries to attack the Eastern Roman Empire
The Germanics were poor soldiers who could not handle Roman weapons.
The Germanics lacked loyalty to Rome & sometimes fought against the empire.
The regular Roman army rose up against mercenaries & killed many of them.
31
Which geographical feature helped Rome to develop trade routes with other regions?
the Danube River
the Rhone River
the Black Sea
the Mediterranean Sea
32
How did Romanization -making conquered people accepting Roman culture contribute to the strength & growth of the empire?
They were introduced to Roman building, language & customs.
Conquered people were subject to Roman laws which kept them from rebelling
All of the answers are correct.
It introduced conquered people to Roman culture to make them more loyal.
33
Greece & Italy (Rome) were neighbors across a narrow sea. How did this location affect the development of Roman society?
Romans fought the Punic Wars to defend against Greek invasions.
Romans developed advanced ships to cross the Black Sea.
Romans built roads in order to transport trade goods to Greece.
Romans borrowed much from Greek culture.
34
Which feature of the Roman Republic's government is also a feature of the United States' government?
a Senate with 300 members appointed by the head of government
a group of praetors who acted as judges in courts of law
the ability to appoint a dictator to power in time of crisis
a three-branch government with legislative, executive, and judicial arms
35
Which of the following describes how Marcus Aurelius affected the Roman Empire?
He built many roads and waterways.
He killed and persecuted thousands of Christians.
He gave land to soldiers who fought for Rome.
He demonstrated tolerance towards all religions.
36
How did the military contribute to the growth and longevity of the Roman Empire?
Military commanders were in charge of appointing Senators.
Military leaders formed a balance of power with the Emperor.
Soldiers were organized into highly efficient legions.
Soldiers helped to expand the network of Roman roads.
37
Which famous Roman structure do you see pictured here?
the Tower of Hercules
the Colosseum
the Amphitheatre
the Dome of the Pantheon
38
Which of the following is a change that resulted from the Christian apostle Paul's travels across the Roman Empire?
Paul convinced the Roman emperor to legalize Christianity.
Paul helped spread the Latin language across Europe.
More people converted to Christianity.
More people converted to Judaism.
39
How can it be explained that the Latin alphabet is the most recognized alphabet used in the world today?
The Latin alphabet has been well preserved and is very easy to use.
Latin is still spoken as the primary language in most European nations.
Many ancient and modern buildings have Latin inscriptions.
Many of the most common languages are based on letters and sounds of Latin.
40
Which of these is true of the Roman road system?
Augustus had all Roman roads paved with marble.
Improving the roads helped the Roman Empire to grow.
Roman roads were built only during times of peace.
The road system provided easy access for enemies to invade Rome.
41
Why did democracy develop during the Roman Republic?
Members of lower social classes demanded representation in government
Members of the military began to demand citizenship.
Romans wanted to model their system of government after ancient Athens.
Romans wanted to prevent one leader from gaining too much power.
42
Which of these belongs in the final box in this cause-and-effect chart?
Roman military prevents any more invasions
Roman government stops taxing its citizens
Barbarian invasions of the empire increase
Roman army raids temples for money
43
In which of the following ways is Latin still used today?
Many newspapers are printed in Latin.
It is used to describe many legal and medical terms.
It is commonly used in business transactions.
It is spoken in many countries throughout the world
44
Where did Christianity mainly become established by 325 AD?
the countryside, away from the coast
the mountains between Italy and Gaul
the coastal areas, near cities
the islands of the Mediterranean Sea
45
Which statement can be said to be true, after examining the map?
In 476 AD, most of Asia practiced Christianity.
In 476 AD, Christianity had not spread to most of Africa.
In 476 AD, most of Africa practiced Christianity.
In 476 AD, Christianity had not spread to most of Europe.
46
Which of the following is an effect that Constantine's conversion to Christianity had on the Roman Empire?
The Roman Senate turned against Constantine for his beliefs.
Jews and pagans were persecuted in Rome.
there was a clash in Rome between Christians and non-Christians.
Christianity soon became the official religion of the Roman Empire.
47
How did the Twelve Tables reduce conflict between Roman plebeians and patricians?
They forced plebeians and patricians to live in separate districts.
They gave plebeians the legal right to control the army.
They spelled out the rights and privileges of all citizens.
They gave patricians full voting rights in the Senate.
48
Which of these was a direct result of the Punic Wars?
Rome and Carthage both rejected democratic principles.
Rome became a great Mediterranean power.
Carthage became a great Mediterranean power.
Rome's navy lost a major battle and lost power.
49
Which of these had the greatest effect on Roman culture during the late Republic and early Empire?
Julius Caesar naming himself dictator and adopting his great nephew
Gaius Marcus angering the Senate by promising land to soldiers
growing trade of goods and spices with Sicily and Spain
the rise to political power of a series of poets and painters
50
Based on this chart showing the origins of the English language, which of the following statements is true?
The English language was strongly influenced by Germanic, Latin, and French
The English language was equally influenced by Greek and Latin sources.
The origins of the English language are mostly unknown.
The English language was strongly influenced by proper names and Greek
51
Which statement is true of both plebeians and slaves?
They turned out in large numbers to vote in assemblies.
They worked at a variety of occupations.
They were abused often.
They were often very poor.
52
Which of these resulted from the First Punic War?
Phoenicians lost their hold on Carthage.
Roman citizens were allowed to own slaves.
Sicily became a Carthaginian province.
Rome strengthened its naval force.
53
Which is an example of how the Roman Republic contributed to the democratic principle of separation of powers?
It was based on a written set of laws.
It was based on a tripartite system.
It was based on a triumvirate system.
It was based on a dictatorship.
54
How was the Roman Empire affected by the division shown in this map?
The division led to prolonged wars between the East and West.
The Roman Empire split into Christian and non-Christian territories.
The division ultimately weakened the empire and led to its decline.
The Roman Empire became stronger, with two centralized capitals.
55
Which of the following describes how Diocletian affected the Roman Empire?
He built a second capital in the East, which led to division of the Empire
He raised taxes, which angered the citizens and led to uprisings.
He created an alliance with Attila the Hun
He reduced the size of the army, weakening Rome's defenses.
56
Which Roman emperor was responsible for extending the boundaries of the Empire, as shown in this map?
Hadrian
Trajan
Augustus
Julius Caesar
57
Which of these describes how children were treated differently from slaves in the Roman Republic?
Free children were allowed to vote, but adult slaves could not.
Children could own property, but a slave's goods belonged to his master.
Male children could go to school, but male slaves could not.
Children ate three meals per day, but slaves ate one meal per day.
58
Which statement explains why Britain became a part of the Roman Empire much later than nearby Gaul?
Fierce tribes in Britain held off Roman soldiers for many years.
Rome was not interested in local resources from Britain.
The channel of water between Britain and Gaul was an obstacle.
Mountains near the coast of Gaul were an obstacle.
59
What was the key difference between the government of the Roman Republic and the government of Imperial Rome?
Roman Republic -written laws; in Imperial Rome there were no written laws.
Republic ruled by elected leaders Imperial ruled by leaders inherited power
Roman Republic preferred peace; the government of Imperial Rome was warlike
Roman Republic - indirect democracy; Imperial Rome - direct democracy.
60
What was the long-term economic effect of the Punic Wars on Rome?
The conquests brought great power and wealth to the Romans.
Payments to the army bankrupted the Romans.
The end of slave labor cost farmers greatly.
The loss of territory drained Roman funds.
61
Why was having a written law code a victory for the plebeians of Rome?
It ensured that laws were enforced equally for all social classes.
It allowed them to overthrow the patricians and gain power for themselves.
It encouraged the upper class to make laws that benefited them.
It provided them with opportunities to seize power from the dictators.
62
How did most Roman plebeians make a living?
as soldiers and generals
as senators and priests
as slaves and servants
as farmers and traders
63
Why have historians referred to the Mediterranean Sea as a "Roman lake"?
It extended from Spain in the west to Syria in the east.
Only Roman citizens were allowed to fish in it or swim in it.
It was as large as any lake in the world.
It was completely enclosed and controlled by the Roman Empire.
64
Which of these illustrates Rome's legacy in our modern world?
The Orthodox Church has moved its center to the city of Rome.
Many of the Romans' aqueducts and roads are still in use today.
Languages based on Greek are still spoken today.
The clothes we wear today are based on Roman designs.
65
Which is a trend that developed during the decline of the Roman Republic and continued during the rise of Imperial Rome?
Decreased interest in art, literature, and scholarship
Increased wealth among the upper class and poverty among the lower class
Increased power of the lower classes in government decision-making
Decreased trade and more focus on internal matters
66
Senate create legislation*Consuls enact legislation* Praetors interpret legislation. Which democratic principle is it?
Freedom of speech differed from group to group.
Equality in tasks is important in the Republic.
Different bodies have separate roles.
All citizens are subject to the law.
67
Roman building was built 2,000 years ago American building built 200 years ago. Comparing them, what do they tell us?
Romans did not properly maintain their buildings, unlike how we do today.
Roman buildings were a direct source of inspiration for American buildings.
Romans liked inscriptions on their buildings, while Americans prefer clocks
American buildings were a direct source of inspiration for Roman buildings.
68
Where did Christianity mainly become established in its first 300 years of existence?
The mountains between Italy and Gaul.
The countryside, away from the coast.
The islands of the Mediterranean.
The coastal areas near cities.

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