Roman Unit test
Which choice best describes the Roman Republic?
A government run by elected representatives
How did the Roman emperors keep the support of the masses of people?
A) They providing free food and entertainment.
One reason the Roman Empire was difficult to conquer was because
A) the geographic features that surrounded it.
21. The Western Roman Empire was weakened by which of these?
A) the high cost of defending the empire
The ____________________ were 12 men whom Jesus chose to receive special training
Apostles
16. What famous Hun invaded the Eastern Roman Empire in the hopes collecting higher tributes from Rome?
Attila
How was Augustus's rule different from the rule of the emperors who came after him?
Augustus kept republican traditions; his successors were more autocratic
Place the following events in sequence: A)Constantinople is founded; B) Commodus dies; C)Romulus Augustus surrenders * 1/1
B A C
18. Beginning in 510 B.C. the Roman Republic began a long period of expansion, but it was not considered an empire until the throne was occupied by
B) Augustus, nephew of Julius Caesar.
25. · two people served in this position · highest elected position in the Roman Republic · elected by the Assembly · highest civilian and military magistrates These describe what position in the Roman Republic?
B) Consul
How was Roman government different before the Twelve Tables were created? * 1/1
Beforehand, plebeians didn't know what all of Rome's laws were
Divided into two parts, Old and New Testament, the ________________ is the holy book of Christianity
Bible
How are the United States and the Roman Republic alike?
Both have three branches of government
During the 3rd century, how did new emperors claim the throne? *
By killing or overthrowing old emperors
27. Which is the BEST description of plebeians in Ancient Rome?
C) a large but politically limited group of people
7. In an attempt to save the Roman Empire, Emperor Diocletian
C) divided the empire into Western and Eastern sections.
13. Which of these is a major reason why Constantinople was chosen to be the capital of the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire?A) it was close to the wealthy Russian Empire
C) it was at a crossroads of lucrative trade routes
Which term best describes Rome's political situation during the 3rd century? *
Chaotic
Keeps one part of a government from becoming too strong
Checks and balances
At the beginning of the first century AD, a new religion appeared in Judea called __________________.
Christianity
What "new" religion gained support in the Roman Empire in the AD 300's?
Christianity
Philosopher who tried to stop the chaos in Rome's government
Cicero
5. ___________________ was a type of execution in which a person was nailed to a cross. *
Crucifixion
Which of these was a major reason for the appeal of Christianity in its early stages?
D) Christianity offered a new spirit of hope to poor, downtrodden people.
28. Which of these played the BIGGEST role in helping communication within the Roman Republic?
D) a network of good roads
Which is the BEST description of patricians in Ancient Rome?
D) a powerful group of nobles who were small in number
19. The Western Roman Empire collapsed for many reasons, including
D) expensive wars with neighboring tribes.
17. Which feature of ancient Rome made it a republic?
D) rule of law elected by representatives
24. Throughout the Pax Romana, one of the strongest unifying forces in the empire was
D) the government.
The Fall of the Roman Empire marks the beginning of the
Dark Ages.
Which statement BEST describes the effect of the Punic Wars on Rome?
Following its defeat of Carthage, Rome became the dominant force in the Mediterranean region.
Hannibal, the brilliant general from Carthage, was never able to conquer Rome itself.
Hannibal
The most powerful Roman general
Julius Caesar
The Roman language
Latin
The Twelve Tables was an ancient writing that formed the foundation for Roman?
Law
The Jews were waiting for the _________________ which means "God's Chosen One".
Messiah
He wrote poems about Roman mythology
Ovid
______ 10. Where Rome's richest people lived *
Palatine Hill
Which social group dominated politics during the Roman Republic?
Patricians
8. ________________ of Tarses traveled throughout the Roman world spreading Christian teachings.
Paul
The first 200 years of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire
Pax Romana
10. ___________________ means punishing a group because of its beliefs
Persecution
If you worked as a carpenter, you would most likely be classified as a
Plebeian
The Twelve Tables defined the legal rights of Roman
Plebeians and Patricians
he fiercest of the wars Rome fought were the Punic Wars, a series of wars against Carthage, a city in northern Africa. *
Punic Wars
In the sentence, "Commodus was a capricious ruler," what does "capricious" mean?
Reckless
Christians refer to Jesus' rise from the dead as the _______________________ .
Resurrection
Latin languages that included Italian, French,Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian
Romance
When the _____________ conquered people, they generally allowed them to keep their own religious beliefs and customs.
Romans
The Roman Empire came to an end in 476 CE after which emperor was deposed?
Romolus Augustus
A council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the city's leaders
Senate
What was the main difference between the Senate and the Assembly?
Senators were patricians; Assembly members were plebeians
15. What Roman architectural invention allowed them to make larger enclosed buildings than the Greeks?
The Dome
The Roman government wanted to spend money building new roads, who would have to approve the funds?
The Senate
Which of the following is a true statement about Rome's consuls?
The consuls were elected by the Assembly, but usually took orders from the Senate
Why were most Roman soldiers stationed on the borders of the Empire?
To protect against barbarian invasions
In what modern country was the ancient city of Constantinople located?
Turkey
To prohibit actions by other government officials
Veto
Place the following events in sequence: A) The Senate is founded; B) Julius Caesar becomes dictator of Rome; C) The plebeians revolt *
a c b
Which of the following statements is true
a. Roman emperors were often power-hungry military generals
A raised channel used to carry water from mountains to the cities
aqueduct
How were women treated during the Roman Republic? *
as second-class citizens
Why do some people say that Rome never fell? *
b. Aspects of Roman law and culture are still with us
Responsibility to ensure the prosperity of the city
civic duty
A legal system based on a written code of laws
civil Law
A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture was the
concept of government by laws.
The most powerful elected officials in Rome
consuls
Used by Romans for money
currency
How was the Roman Empire similar to the Spanish Empire, which decayed from the 1600s to the 1800s? *
d. Both empires decayed gradually
Rome's public meeting place *
forum
What are two important reasons that Julius Caesar was assassinated on March 15, 44 BCE?
he declared himself Dictator for Life and took most of the power away from the Senate
Roman soldiers were organized into legions, or groups of up to 6,000. *
legions
People who die for their religious beliefs are called ____________________. *
martyrs
If you wanted to become a consul, what job might you have to hold beforehand?
military general
A public speaker
orator
Outlying areas controlled by Romans *
provinces
22. Which ancient alphabet forms the basis for the majority of modern languages in use today?
the Roman or Latin alphabet
Which of the following describes inflation?
the price of goods increasing
Held office for one year to prevent abuses of power
tribunes
A government with three parts
tripartite
