Social Studies

Which is the BEST description of plebeians in Ancient Rome?

A large but politically limited group of people

Which of these played the BIGGEST role in helping communication within the Roman Republic?

A network of good roads

Which is the BEST description of patricians in Ancient Rome?

A powerful group of nobles who were small in number

What famous Hun invaded the Eastern Roman Empire in the hopes collecting higher tributes from Rome?

Attila

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

Augustus, nephew of Julius Caesar.

What "new" religion gained support in the Roman Empire in the AD 300's?

Christianity

Which of these was a major reason for the appeal of Christianity in its early stages?

Christianity offered a new spirit of hope to poor, downtrodden people.

A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture was the

Concept of government by laws.

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?

Consul

The Fall of the Roman Empire marks the beginning of the

Dark Ages

In an attempt to save the Roman Empire, Emperor Diocletian

Divided the empire into Western and Eastern sections.

The Western Roman Empire collapsed for many reasons, including

Expensive wars with neighboring tribes.

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.

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

Which of these is a major reason why Constantinople was chosen to be the capital of the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire?

It was the location of an Islamic holy site

What effect did aqueducts have on the Roman Empire?

Large urban areas became even larger

The Twelve Tables was an ancient writing that formed the foundation for Roman?

Law

Which social group dominated politics during the Roman Republic?

Patricians

The Twelve Tables defined the legal rights of Roman

Plebeians and Patricians

The Roman Empire came to an end in 476 CE after which emperor was deposed?

Romulus Augustus

Which feature of ancient Rome made it a republic?

Rule of law elected by representatives

What Roman architectural invention allowed them to make larger enclosed buildings than the Greeks?

The Dome

Which ancient alphabet forms the basis for the majority of modern languages in use today?

The Roman or Latin alphabet

One reason the Roman Empire was difficult to conquer was because

The geographic features that surrounded it.

Throughout the Pax Romana, one of the strongest unifying forces in the empire was

The government.

The Western Roman Empire was weakened by which of these?

The high cost of defending the empire

Which of the following describes inflation?

The price of goods increasing

How did the Roman emperors keep the support of the masses of people?

They providing free food and entertainment.