Which fact indicates that the Roman Empire was the most powerful empire in the ancient world?

Its rule extended over three continents.

What was significant about the Twelve Tables of 450 B. C.?

They spelled out the responsibilities of Roman citizens.

How did Gutenberg's invention empower Europeans?

It gave them access to knowledge.

What was possibly the most lasting achievement of Greek civilization?

laying the groundwork for democracy

What happened during the golden age of Greece?

Democracy, wealth, and culture flourished.

In reality, who founded Rome?

the people of Latium, or Latins

When Rome was a republic, what were its branches of government?

executive, legislative, and judicial

What is one of Rome's great engineering legacies?

the network of roads connecting the empire

What were the most powerful influences on Europeans during the Middle Ages?

Roman Catholic Church and feudalism

Why were the Greek city-states independent from one another?

Geography made traveling and communicating difficult.

Alexander the Great spread ideas about what?

Greek ideas about democracy, science, and philosophy

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1
Which fact indicates that the Roman Empire was the most powerful empire in the ancient world?
Its rule extended over three continents.
It defeated the barbarians from Germany.
It was peaceful during Augustus' rule.
It made Christianity the official religion.
2
What was significant about the Twelve Tables of 450 B. C.?
Laws enacted gave Roman women the right to vote.
They spelled out the responsibilities of Roman citizens.
They marked the beginning of Roman Empire.
It was a plan for rebelling against Etruscan King Tarquin.
3
What was "reborn" during the Renaissance?
war between Eastern and Western Europe
feudalism, manorialism, and the Crusades
Europeans' hatred of tyrants
arts, philosophy, culture
4
What system provided security for kingdoms after Charlemagne?
the system of towns
the Frank system
the Roman Catholic Church
the feudal system
5
a structure that carries water across long distances over land
indulgence
aqueduct
plebeian
patrician
6
How did Gutenberg's invention empower Europeans?
It gave them access to knowledge.
It gave them a new invention to trade.
It gave them new techniques for art and architecture.
It gave them stronger armies.
7
a member of the common people of ancient Rome
plebian
indulgence
patrician
aqueduct
8
a wealthy landowner and member of the highest social class
philosopher
patrician
democracy
golden age
9
What is perspective?
a painting technique
a battle strategy
a farming method
a religious meditation
10
What was possibly the most lasting achievement of Greek civilization?
having many city-states
laying the groundwork for democracy
enabling transportation and communication
always having great leaders
11
What happened during the golden age of Greece?
Democracy, wealth, and culture flourished.
Alexander the Great conquered Greece.
Sparta became the center of wealth and the arts.
Tyrants ruled all the city-states.
12
a payment relaxing the penalty of sin, sold by the church
plebeian
indulgence
patrician
aqueduct
13
a person who closely examines basic questions to seek wisdom
patrician
democracy
philosopher
golden age
14
In reality, who founded Rome?
the people of Latium, or Latins
the Etruscans
Romulus and Remus
the plebeians
15
When Rome was a republic, what were its branches of government?
executive, legislative, and judicial
patricians, plebeians, and tribunes
the Twelve Tables
the Senate and Assembly
16
What period lasted from 500 to 1500?
the Crusades
the Renaissance
the Middle Ages
the Reformation
17
How did Julius Caesar help the poor?
He gave voting rights to them.
He created farmland for them.
He built shelters for them.
He gave money to them.
18
a period of prosperity and cultural achievement
democracy
patrician
golden age
philosopher
19
What is one of Rome's great engineering legacies?
the minting of Roman coins
use of marble for buildings and statues
advances in weaponry against invaders
the network of roads connecting the empire
20
What were the most powerful influences on Europeans during the Middle Ages?
Charlemagne and the Franks
Roman Catholic Church and feudalism
Johannes Gutenberg and Martin Luther
Eastern Orthodox Church and the plague
21
a form of government in which people can influence law and vote for representatives
democracy
philosopher
golden age
patrician
22
Why were the Greek city-states independent from one another?
The tyrants who ruled them hated each other.
Geography made traveling and communicating difficult.
They had different religions and education systems.
Cleisthenes made them all democracies.
23
Alexander the Great spread ideas about what?
his father's accomplishments in math, music, and history
Greek ideas about democracy, science, and philosophy
Macedonia approaches to government, religion, and power
ways to rule and extend an empire

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