Chapter 7: End of chapter assessment

The first passage is evidence for which of the following statements?

New belief systems and cultural traditions emerged and spread, often asserting universal truths.

In what way does Plutarch's description of Cornelia describe patriarchy in Rome?

Patriarchy was present, but some women found ways to raise their status on their own.

Based on the map, which of the following is a legitimate inference?

The Mediterranean Sea was a major conduit for trade.

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this map?

The Roman empire contained a variety of geographic and cultural regions.

Which of the following describes the role geography played in the Roman empire?

The location of the empire gave it access to multiple trade networks.

Taken together, what do these two passages imply about universal religions?

The social disruptions caused by universal religions tended to be short-lived.

Based on the first passage, how did Christian ideas concerning gender roles in the period from 600 B.C.E. to 600 C.E. differ from those of traditional Roman society?

They believed women and men were equal because of Christianity.

The second passage disagrees with the first in what way?

Women are portrayed as inferior to men in the second passage.

Based on the passage, which of the following best explains the status of women in the Roman empire?

Women could play important social, political, and cultural roles.

Which of the following would challenge the role of women portrayed in the passage?

Women in Rome only had legal protection through their husbands.