Legacy of Rome
Emperors
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100
A picture made of many small tiles.
What is a mosaic?
100
This emperor introduced a period of peace to Rome for 200 years.
Who is Caesar Augustus?
100
2. Because of Theodora’s influence women gained: A Fewer rights B. Equal rights with men in all areas C. Their lives stayed largely the same D. A few more rights
D. A few more rights
100
The __________________ Code now influences the laws of many countries (7.2) A. Carthaginian B. Justinian C.Theodosius D. Constantine
B. Justinian
100
The Byzantine emperor who legalized Christianity was a. Constantine b. Justinian c. Julius Caesar d. Commodus
a. Constantine
200
The common language used by Romans.
What is Latin?
200
This emperor spent much of his time fighting as a gladiator, and was killed by a bodyguard. After his death, Rome began to decline.
Who is Commodus?
200
Which is one likely reason why Constantine moved the capital city of the Roman Empire? A. Constantine may have always wanted to live further east B. It may have been a safer location with fewer threats from enemies. C. It was closer to the enemies of the Roman empire D. It was a better location to defeat the Turks.
B. It may have been a safer location with fewer threats from enemies.
200
The language of the Romans, ______________, was the basis of many modern European languages. (7.1) A. Roman B. Spanish C. Latin D. Italian
C. Latin
200
Which of the following is true about the geography of Constantinople? a. Constantinople was a major trade hub between Europe, Asia, and Africa b. Constantinople’s location made it easier to defend from attack c. Both A & B d. None of the above
c. Both A & B
300
The famous religious building that Justinian and Theodora built.
What is the Hagia Sophia?
300
This reform minded emperor divided the roman Empire into four parts.
Who is Diocletian?
300
Which of the following was a main reason for reforms in Rome under Diocletian? (7.2) A. Justinian B. Failed inflation policy C. Theodosius's attempts to reform D. Odoacer seizing control
B. Failed inflation policy
300
What finally caused the fall of the Roman Empire? A. the migration or invasion of Germanic groups B. an increase in taxes C. the rise of Christianity D. the death of Diocletian
A. the migration or invasion of Germanic groups
300
In what areas does Ancient Rome influence your life today? a. Technology b. Clothing and music c. Laws, language, religion, government d. Food
c. Laws, language, religion, government
400
Romans are most known for their influences in: A. government, architecture, and the arts. B. medicine, magic rituals, and health care C. festivals, food, and superstitions. D. family life, childbirth, and moral values.
A. government, architecture, and the arts
400
This emperor moved the capital to Byzantium.
Who is Constantine?
400
Which Germanic warrior both sacked Rome AND declared himself “King of Italy” (7.2) A. Odoacer B. Constantine C. Alaric D. General Belisarius E.Justinian
A. Odoacer
400
Why did overexpansion contribute to the fall of Rome? A) The larger the empire grew, the harder it became to manage B) The larger the empire grew, the harder it became to defend C) The more lands Rome conquered, the more enemies they created and the more peoples they ruled over that might revolt D) All of the above
D) All of the above
400
The Germanic groups were on the run from this group.
Who were the Huns?
500
The religion that began in the Roman Empire in the A.D. 300s.
What is Christianity?
500
This emperor was overthrown by Odoacer.
Who is Romulus Augustulus?
500
Identify one thing that caused the Western Roman Empire to fall. (7.2) A. Inflation B. Weak healthcare systems C. A good running water system D. Egyptian diplomats
A.Inflation
500
How might have owning slaves contributed to the decline of Rome? a. The slaves grew to outnumber the Romans and would eat all their food b. The slaves did everything for the Romans who, therefore, became lazy and unskilled c. Slaves did jobs for free that Roman citizens would have charged for. This forced many Romans out of a job d. Both A & B
c. Slaves did jobs for free that Roman citizens would have charged for. This forced many Romans out of a job
500
The Visigoths went to the Roman government and asked for protection from the Huns. What was Rome's response?
The Romans overtaxed them and even enslaved some of them.
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