The period of Pax Romana can best be described as

a period peace and prosperity for the Roman Empire

Julius Caesar officially committed treason when he defied the Senate by

crossing the Rubicon with his troops

A study of the Byzantine civilization would show that this civilization

Preserved Greek and Roman learning

What is the role of a citizen in a republic?

Citizens elect leaders to make laws and rules

How did ancient Greece and Rome differ from the earlier civilizations of Asia and Egypt?

Citizens of Greece and Rome had some voice in the government

What were the new beliefs of Jesus that became the foundation for Christian religion?

Jesus is son of God, and people should forgive their enemies

A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was

political corruption and the instability of the government

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1
A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture was the
belief that the govt should be controlled by the military
rejection of the concept of slavery
concept of government by laws
establishment of agricultural communes
2
Which famous Roman leader was assassinated because he threatened the Republic?
Julius Caesar
Romulus
Augustus Caesar
Nero
3
Long-term contributions of Greek & Roman civilizations are found primarily in the area of
military technology
religious doctrine
economic policy and planning
government and law
4
Which of the following is NOT a Roman contribution to engineering and architecture?
Coliseum
concept of zero
aqueducts
paved roads
5
The period of Pax Romana can best be described as
a period of war against Carthage
a period of war against Persia
a period peace and prosperity for the Roman Empire
a period of poverty and destruction for the Roman Empire
6
Constantinople was a good capital for Byzantine Empire for all of the following reasons except
It was easy to defend
It was in a river valley
It was heavily fortified with land and sea walls
It was centrally located near the Silk Road
7
Which invading force is generally acknowledged as the group who destroyed the Roman Empire?
Germanic Tribes
Barbary Pirates
Muslim forces
Rebellious Italian tribes
8
In Rome’s Republic, the most powerful government body was
the dictator
the Senate
the emperor
the consul
9
Julius Caesar officially committed treason when he defied the Senate by
giving citizenship to people in foreign provinces
forming a triumvirate with Pompey and Crassus
crossing the Rubicon with his troops
conquering Gaul and most of modern France
10
A study of the Byzantine civilization would show that this civilization
Collapsed as a result of Germanic invasions
Preserved Greek and Roman learning
Reduced the influence of the Eastern Orthodox Church
Based its economy on subsistence farming
11
What is the role of a citizen in a republic?
Citizens elect leaders to make laws and rules
Citizens vote on every issue
Citizens have no say in their government
Citizens give up their rights to wealthy-landowners
12
How did ancient Greece and Rome differ from the earlier civilizations of Asia and Egypt?
The Greeks and Romans were always polytheistic
The kings of Greece and Rome had more power
Religion played a larger role in daily life
Citizens of Greece and Rome had some voice in the government
13
The Romans dominated the Mediterranean basin after they defeated what country in what war(s)?
Germanic invaders, Barbarian Wars
Persia, Persian Wars
Carthage, Punic Wars
Sparta, Peloponnesian War
14
What were the new beliefs of Jesus that became the foundation for Christian religion?
Believe in “eye for an eye” and Jesus is the Messiah
The Jews were God’s chosen people
Believe in many gods and in “eye for an eye”
Jesus is son of God, and people should forgive their enemies
15
A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
a series of military defeats in Africa
continued acceptance of traditional religions
political corruption and the instability of the government
the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire
16
Russian culture is mainly rooted in the traditions of the
Vikings and Romans
Abbasids
Slavs and Byzantine Greeks
Turks and Persians
17
What famous Roman poet entertained Romans with adventure stories about Roman history?
Virgil
August Caesar
Homer
Marcus Aurelius
18
Rome’s written code of laws were known as
Hammurabi’s Code
the Twelve Tables
the Ten Commandments
the Constitution

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