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What was the basic "unit" of a Roman army called?
phlanx
militia
sergeant
legion
2
Who said "I am the first true Emperor of Rome - may the gods find me in their favor so that I may rule almost 50 years"
Mark Antony
Romulus
Cleopatra
Octavius Augustus
3
Who said "I will serve my country because it is my duty- it's the right thing to do, with honor and discipline"
A citizen-soldier
Patricians
Plebians
A gladiator
4
What do you call a Roman farmer, merchant, artisan, or trader
serf
plebeian
agriculturist
mercenary
5
Who conquered Gaul and greatly increased the size of the Roman Republic?
Nero
Octavian
Julius Caesar
Constantine
6
Who said "The laws of the Republic should be written- so that ALL can know and follow the rules, not just the wealthy"
An Etruscan
A Jew
Plebeians
Jesus
7
Who said "I don't believe Jesus is a Messiah. It's not possible for him to be the God of All Creation, he is just a man"
An Etruscan
A gladiator
A Jew
Constantine
8
What form of art was used to create a picture that is made from colored chips of stone or glass.
Jewelry
Refraction
Mosaic
Glass Blowing
9
What do you call an Anointed king sent by God
Demigod
Jesus
Martyr
Messiah
10
Jesus' message was MOST appealing to many Roman citizens because:
He was a Roman citizen
He preached salvation/heavenly reward regardless of wealth or power
He was Jewish
None of the above - his message was not appealing, he was killed.
11
The decline of Rome's power and military was hastened (sped up) by:
Too many dictators that served too many years & lost touch w/ the citizens
Various nomadic tribes conquering Roman lands for its wealth/resources
Germans invading from the North
A desire for silk, available only in the Byzantine Empire
12
What do you call a foreign soldier who serves for pay
prisoner of war
hit man
mercenary
assassin
13
Who said "By crossing the Rubicon River, I am defying the Senate. Rome will crown me dictator, or I will force them to"
Remus
Augustus
Julius Caesar
Cincinnatus
14
Which type of government did Rome NOT have over its 1000 year rule
Theocracy
Monarchy
Republic
Empire
15
A few of the main factors in helping the growth of Rome were:
Using the circus Maximus as a marketing tool to spread Roman ideas
Civil treatment of conquered people (for the most part)
All of the above
Using imperialism to take over land, resources, and trade routes
16
Who is 1 of 5 "greatest leaders" in Roman history during the Pax Romana, made a wall in Britain, reinforced defenses?
Hadrian
Spartacus
Gaius Marius
Constantine
17
In the fields of art and literature, Romans were greatly influenced by the culture of:
Carthage
Palestine
Greece
Gaul
18
What group of citizens made up the largest percentage of Rome's population?
Serfs
The Senate
Plebeians
Patricians
19
The Republic differed from the Empire in:
Cincinnatus was the Emperor in the Empire
The way the Romans ruled
Acceptance of various religions
A dictator was only meant to be temporary in times of war
20
Achieving victory in the Punic Wars was MOST significant in the growth of the Roman Empire because:
Hannibal was finally defeated
The use of salt as a weapon of war was approved
Elephants were no longer used as weapons, as they are seen as ridiculous.
The Roman Empire extended to both sides of the Mediterranean Sea
21
The term "civic duty" refers to giving your time and service to:
Your Government
The Consuls
Your Boss
The Land Owner
22
In 284 A.D., this emperor cut the empire in half, letting the western portion decline. Who was it?
Diocletian
Theodosius I
Romulus
Lucinius
23
Which of the following was NOT related to the "fall" of Rome
heavy taxes
Germanic invasions
poor leadership
the assassination of Julius Caesar
24
Jesus proclaimed that his mission was to:
overthrow Roman rule
reject the Ten Commandments
lead the Jews out of Palestine
bring spiritual salvation to believers
25
The "Fall of Rome" was:
not a singular event, but a long lasting process of change
due entirely to military failures
a rapid, cataclysmic event
the result of natural disasters
26
Who said "I will fight my brother to the death for who shall lead the city at- gods willing, I will win"
Senators
Mark Antony
Hannibal
Romulus
27
What do you call a person who suffers or dies for their beliefs
Matyr
Congregant
Heretic
Devotee
28
What is a member of the Roman landholding upper class called?
patrician
plebeian
aristocrat
noble
29
Wealthy Roman families built huge estates called:
plantations
latifundias
mansions
palaces
30
What is the name of a bridge-like stone structure that brought water from the hills to the city
Pipe
Aqueduct
Waterfall
Canal
31
During the Roman Empire Period, what was an execution style used to kill criminals, Christians, & enemies of the empire?
Hanging
Suffocation
Burning
Crucifixion
32
What city is considered to be the Holy Land (think Jesus)
Jerusalem
Mecca
Vatican City
Bodhgaya
33
During the empire, the Roman legal system contributed to:
unity and stability
the downfall of the emperor
further conquests
the outbreak of civil war
