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Review for the Ancient Rome Evaluation.
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_____ were an early group of people who played a major role in shaping the Roman civilization.
plebians
Etruscans
republic
patricians
2
Carthaginians invading southern Spain led to the _______________________.
Second Punic War
Second Triumvirate
Twelve Tables
Pax Romana
3
How could a Roman become a tribune?
inherit the job from his father
elected by the assembly
have a consul appoint him
get the plebeians to elect him
4
What was one major job of the consuls?
to command the army
to choose the lawmakers
to construct public buildings
to perform religious rituals
5
What were Rome's first written laws?
plebeians
senate
republic
Twelve Tables
6
How old is Mrs. Schlinker?
39
19
29
49
7
Rome's lawmaking body was known as the _______________.
senate
latifundia
Pax Romana
plebian
8
Constantinople was the capital of which empire?
Roman
Greek
European
Byzantine
9
How did Romans learn about Greek culture?
They moved to Greece
Greek colonists had settled nearby.
They sold slaves to Greece.
Greek leaders met with Roman leaders.
10
What is the name of Mrs. Schlinker's dog?
Sally
Rally
Molly
Mondoe
11
The name of the Byzantine Empire's new simplified code of laws is
Hammurabi's Code of Laws
Justinian's Code
the Twelve Tables
the First Triumvirate
12
How many children does Mrs. Schlinker have?
1
10
2
3
13
Who made the decisions at Roman trials?
the victim
a senator
the emperor
a jury
14
Beginning with Octavian's rule, there were 200 years of Roman peace known as the _________.
Byzantine
Etruscans
Pax Romana
Christianity
15
Which issue first led to war between Rome and Carthage?
the right to start colonies in Spain
the ability to get wheat from Egypt
both wanted to control the island of Sicily
the use of chariots in warfare
16
Do we like Mrs. Schlinker's hair long or short?
Long
Short
17
The religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus.
Zoastrianism
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
18
What is the name of a large farming estate worked by enslaved people in ancient Rome?
Etruscans
republic
latifunidia
senate
19
In ancient Rome, artisans, shopkeepers, and owners of small farms were known as _____________.
senate
dictators
patricians
plebians
20
How did the general Hannibal surprise the Romans?
He hired spies to pretend to be citizens.
He crossed the Alps with elephants,
He attacked their ships in the harbor.
He burned their city to the ground.
21
Who were Romulus and Remus?
explorers on a famous river
opposing generals in a war
the mythical founders of Rome
colonists from ancient Greece
22
Why was fighting a regular event in the Colosseum?
all of the above
to protect the city from rioting
to entertain the audience
to appease the anger of the poor
23
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.
24
All of the following led to the Fall of Rome EXCEPT.
plague/disease
inflation/corrupted leaders
the rule of law
German raids/defenseless borders
25
Although, it did not last long, Antony, Lepidus, and Octavian made up this political alliance.
Republic
Second Punic War
First Triumvirate
Second Triumvirate
26
All of the following are Roman contributions to modern society EXCEPT.
hieroglyphics
the rule of law
cement
arches
27
In ancient Rome, wealthy landowners called _____________ held government office.
dictator
senate
patricians
plebians
28
Who became Rome's first emperor?
Caesar Augustus
Julius Caesar
Constantine
Octavian Augustus
29
Why did thousands of Romans go to the Circus Maximus?
to enjoy the dancing bears
to watch chariot races
to shop for everyday clothing
to eat a free meal
30
Crassus, Pompey, and Julius Caesar made up a political alliance of three called the
First Triumvirate
Pax Romana
Second Triumvirate
Second Punic War
31
The First Punic War was
a war between Rome and Greece
a war between Rome and China
fought in the Alps
fought over control of Sicily
32
Why are both the Roman Republic and the United States today considered republics?
Any citizen can voice an opinion about the laws.
The people give a leader the right to veto some laws.
All the citizens vote directly on all the laws.
The people elected representatives to make laws for them.
33
Why do historians use the term "Greco-Roman art"?
The same artists worked in both Greece and Rome.
Scholars cannot tell whether a work is Greek or Roman.
Roman art shows a strong influence from Greece.
Greeks admired Roman styles and tried to imitate them.
34
What could a foreign visitor to Rome expect to see in the Forum?
a wealthy country house
a site of fights with lions
a central gathering place
a track of chariot races
35
During times of great danger in ancient Rome, a ____________ was appointed to lead Rome.
senator
patrician
plebeian
dictator
36
A type of government used by the Ancient Romans, where citizens have the power.
republic
Pax Romana
dictator
latifundia
