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Classical Rome Exam Review
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1
Who were the consuls in the early Roman government?
The representatives of the common citizens
Citizens of Rome & of the provinces
The chief executives of the government
The executive & legislative parts of the government.
2
Name of month that honors Julius Caesar.
July
August
September
June
3
Why did the emperor divide the Roman Empire?
to decrease the authority of the Senate.
to make control of the empire more efficient.
to protect the west from Greek influences.
to spread groups whose conflicts threatened unity.
4
What were common citizens of Rome called?
centurions
legions
patricians
plebians
5
Power shifted to the east when the capital of the empire moved to_______.
Carthage
Constantinople
Antioch
Byzantium
6
What were the Roman channels that brought water to cities & towns around the empire?
legions
canals
channels
aqueducts
7
Which Roman ruler held the title of dictator at the time of his assassination by members of the Senate?
Diocletian
Octavian
Julius Caesar
Constantine
8
Which was an important part to the Roman economy?
trade
all of the above.
agriculture
slavery
9
Which emperor divided the empire into Greek-speaking East & Latin-speaking West?
Octavian
Constantine
Juluis Caesar
Diocletian
10
Hannibal's army traveled on elephants through which mountain ranges?
Pyrenees & Alps
Alps & Apennines
Himalayas & Alps
Apennines & Himalayas
11
Carthage was located on which continent?
Europe
Asia
Australia
Africa
12
The Jewish Diaspora refers to _______.
Jerusalem is the Diaspora.
the years the Jews were slaves in Egypt.
the forced disperal of the Jews.
the destruction of the Temple in AD 70.
13
The new capital of Rome was named after the emperor Constantine. What was it named?
Pompeii
Carthage
Constantinople
Antioch
14
To slow the empire's decline, _________ doubled the size of the army, fixed prices & tried to restore his status.
Diocletian
Caesar Augustus
Julius Caesar
Nero
15
Which was NOT a reason the Roman Empire declined.
The disruption of trade.
The invasions by Huns & Germanic tribles.
A strong military
The huge amount of $ spent on defense.
16
The Roman code of laws known as the Twelve Tables freed all slaves.
True
False
17
The period of peace & prosperity that lasted 207 years in Rome.
Post-Classical
Renaissance
Pax Romana
Bronze Age
18
Which part of the Mediterranean Sea did Rome control by the end of the Punic Wars? (see tan)
eastern Mediterranean
southern Mediterranean
western Mediterranean
northern Mediterranean
19
Which regions continue to be influenced by Roman achievements?
Europe & the United States
Africa & the MIddle East
Africa & the United States
Europe & the Middle East
20
The aquaducts made use of which architectural structure?
dome
arch
turret
trapdoor
21
After driving the Etruscans from power, the Romans created a republic, in which________.
power rests with small group supported by the military
power rests with citizens who select their leaders
power rests with nobility & the wealthy
power rests with citizens who directly make laws
22
What were Rome's military forces called
legion
centurion
navy
army
23
Who is considered the 1st pope of the Christian Church?
Constantine
Peter
John Paul
Paul
24
The Romam Empire experienced a drop in the value of money combined with rising prices. This combination is called?
depression
devalutaion
inflation
depreciation
25
Which Christian leader wrote letters that formed the Epistles of the New Testament to groups of believers?
Peter
Diocletian
Paul
Constantine
26
Choose the terms that best summarize the legacy of the Roman Empire
poetry, technology, law, philosophy
religion, architecture, drama, philospohy
religion, art, language, drama
language, engineering, architecture, law
27
Name the conflict of interest between Rome & Carthage
all of the above
control of the Mediterranean Sea
control of Egypt
control of Anatolia
28
Why did Roman rulers oppose Christianity?
Christians called for overthrow of Roman laws.
Christians ignored wealth & status
Christians would not worship Roman gods.
Christians were mostly Jews.
29
Choose the "enduring" principle of Roman law.
A person is innocent until proven guilty.
All citizen have right to freedom of speech
All citizens have freedom of religion
Property could not be seized without just cause.
30
Greco-Roman culture is also referred to as what kind of culture?
ancient
Renaissance
classical
Pax Romana
31
As discipline collapsed in Rome, many soldiers became more loyal to their own____ rather than the empire.
centuron
platoon leader
emperor
general
32
Which language listed below is not considered a Romance language?
Spanish
Italian
German
French
33
Which reason below is NOT CORRECT as to why Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?
Rome's roads enabled exchange of ideas
It had spread to areas surrounding Rome.
Jesus promised eternal life.
It embraced men, women, rich & poor.
