HIST 1111: EXAM 3
Which of the following statements most accurately summarizes Octavian's rise to power?
He made shrewd alliances and quickly garnered both power and the trust of the Senate.
Which of the following ideals is symbolized on the Ara Pacis?
Peace, prosperity and fertility.
What did Constantine see at the Battle of Milvan Bridge to prompt his official conversion to Christianity?
A cross of light above it with words in Greek saying: "In this sign you shall conquer".
Why was the period of Alexander's death so chaotic?
Alexander's death was sudden, and he had no clear heirs or successors.
Which of the following groups did the young Octavian ingratiate himself with to gain political power?
All of these answers WRONG The Senate WRONG
How is the conflict between Marius and Sulla significant to the breakdown of the late Republic?
All of these answers.
Which of the following contributed to the rise of Julius Caesar?
All of these answers.
Which of the following is an example of Greek influence in Hellenistic culture?
All of these answers.
Which of the following resulted from the Persian Wars?
All of these answers.
Which of the following was a result of the Pyrrhic Wars?
All of these answers.
How were libraries and museums in Alexandria different from Plato''s Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum?
All these answers. WRONG Alexandria's institutions emphasized art over Philosophy. WRONG
How was the Tetrarchy structured?
An Augustus and a subordinate Caesar in both the East and the West.
Which of the following statements best describes how the model Roman Dictator should act during times of crisis?
Assume absolute control to resolve the crisis, then promptly return power back to the Senate.
Who of the following is NOT one of the Five Good Emperors?
Augustus
Who of the following was NOT a member of the Second Triumvirate?
Cicero
Which of the following was NOT a result of the Peloponnesian War?
Civil war became a common occurrence in the Greek world. WRONG Cultural and religious taboos were shattered. WRONG
Which of the following comitiae is correctly paired with its power?
Comitia centuriata - declare war.
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Tetrarchy?
Each Augustus or Caesar had a zone of influence within their part of the Empire, but mainly within the theater of war.
Which of the following is one of Aristotle's achievements?
He established his own school, the Lyceum, in Athens.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the grievances Julius Caesar's assassins held against him?
He had accumulated too much power and was watering down the prestige of the Senate.
Why did Augustus have to employ propaganda to make the Pax Romans tenable to Romans?
He had to persuade Romans prosperity through peace was better than the gains of fighting a war.
How did Hellenization impact the local populations?
It infused elements of Greek culture into local practices.
For what reason was Socrates purportedly put to death?
It was impious to investigate things above the heavens and below the earth.
How did the discovery of silver in the Laurion aid in Greek efforts against the Persians?
Mined talents paid for the construction of warships.
In addition to a common author, the Odyssey and the Iliad both share the same
Protagonist: Odysseus. WRONG Protagonist: Achilles. WRONG
What method of philosophical inquiry did Socrates most often employ?
Question and answer.
What was the main cause that Tiberius Gracchus championed against the Senate?
Redressing the grievances of small landowners whose land had been taken by the government.
How did Pericles' creation of misthophoria strengthen Athenian democracy?
Shorter government terms allowed people to hold more offices in their lifetimes. WRONG Official payment for government positions reduced corruption and bribes. WRONG
Which of the following statements best describes the connection between the Aeneid and the myth of Romulus and Remus?
The Aeneid describe how Romulus' and Remus' ancestors came to Lavinium.
What was the outcome of the Athenian expeditionary force sent to attack Syracuse in Sicily?
The Athenian force was entirely destroyed.
Which of the following statements NOT true regarding Etruscan religion?
The Etruscan religion had very few similarities with other religions of the time.
How was the Etruscan form of government different from the surrounding Italics?
The Etruscans had a state system, while the others did not.
Which civilization did the Romans finish off at the end of the Samnite Wars?
The Etruscans.
Which of the following arguments in NOT put forth in Plato's philosophy?
The only barrier to the ideal city is that people are not willing to let a Philosopher rule as king.
Why is the image of the she-wolf so iconic in Roman history?
The she-wolf nursed the twin brothers Romulus and Remus, the former of whom would found Rome.
Why are Cicero's works important to the study of Roman history?
They offer a vivid picture of the public and private life among the Roman governing class.
How did Athens eventually fall from its powerful, prestigious position as the leader of the Delian League?
They used the Delian League for their own ambitions and were defeated in the Peloponnesian War
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the change in attitudes towards Christians during the Roman Empire?
They were persecuted under earlier emperors, but enjoyed increasing acceptance during and after the Tetrarchy.
Each of the Seven Kings of Rome is credited with
Tradition or building in the city landscape.
From where Aeneas flee, according to the Aeneid?
Troy
Which of the following statements is true of Sparta but not Athens?
All of these answers.
According to Homer, how should a Greek man act in war?
All of these answers. WRONG Denounce tactical trickery as a commander. WRONG
What did Cleisthenes' reforms give to Classical Greece?
All of these answers. WRONG They established separate administrative regions for each political group in Athens. WRONG
Why did Diocletian establish the Tetrarchy?
He sought to reorganize and stabilize a crumbling and overextended empire.
For what reason is King Tarquinius Superbus famous?
His particular tyranny made the concept of Rex taboo within Roman culture.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Romans and the Etruscans?
Rome was culturally influenced by the Etruscans and conquered them in the 3rd century BCE.
Which of the following kings is correctly matched with his achievement?
Romulus - establishment of voting and class structures.
How did the Edict of Milan change the standing of Christianity in the Roman Empire?
The edict made the empire officially neutral with regard to religious worship.
From where did the ultimate authority of the Roman Senate derive?
The esteem and prestige of Senators, based on custom and precedence.
Which of the following Emperors is correctly paired with his achievement?
Trajan - attained the empire's maximum territorial extent.
