Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome
100
After the Romans drove the last Etruscan monarch from power, they established a republic, a government in which ___. a. power rests with citizens who have the right to select their leaders. b. power rests with a small minority who are supported by the military. c. power rests with citizens who participate directly in law-making. d. power rests with the nobility and the wealthy.
a. power rests with citizens who have the right to select their leaders.
100
The triumvirate of Julius Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey ruled Rome until___. a. Caesar disbanded his legions in Gaul. b. Crassus demanded that Caesar not cross the Rubicon. c. Caesar and Pompey clashed and went to war. d. the senate appointed Pompey dictator.
c. Caesar and Pompey clashed and went to war.
100
The Jewish Diaspora refers to ___. a. the destruction of the Temple in A.D. 70. b. the years the Jews were slaves in Greece. c. Jerusalem. d. the forced exile of Jews.
d. the forced exile of Jews.
100
Why did Germanic peoples invade the Roman Empire? a. fear of attacks by the Huns b. famines in northern Europe c. a desire to settle the frontier regions d. resentment over Rome's power and wealth
a. fear of attacks by the Huns
200
The major power struggles in the early Roman republic were between ___. a. military and civilians. b. citizens of Rome and citizens of the provinces. c. members of the aristocracy (patricians) and common citizens (plebeians). d. the executive and legislative branches of government.
c. members of the aristocracy (patricians) and common citizens (plebeians).
200
Which of the following events sparked a civil war which eventually leads to the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire under the rule of a single emperor? a. Caesar is named “dictator for life” and rules cruelly b. Caesar is assassinated by a group of conspirators led by Brutus and Cassius c. Caesar does not institute needed reforms causing unrest among the common people d. Caesar loses a major battle to the Huns
b. Caesar is assassinated by a group of conspirators led by Brutus and Cassius
200
Roman rulers opposed Christianity because Christians ___. a. were mostly Jews. b. would not worship Roman gods. c. ignored wealth and status. d. called for the overthrow of Roman rulers.
b. would not worship Roman gods.
200
The Germanic invasions, in combination with Rome’s political and economic troubles, contributed to which of the following events occurring by A.D. 500: a. The end of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine) b. The end of the Western Roman Empire c. The end of the entire Roman Empire (East and West) d. The establishment of Rome as capital of the Byzantine Empire
b. The end of the Western Roman Empire
300
Which of the following is NOT true about the Roman code of laws known as the Twelve Tables? a. It was written down. b. It was publicly displayed. c. It gave legal protection to all citizens. d. It allowed for flexible interpretation of the law.
d. It allowed for flexible interpretation of the law.
300
As a result of 207 years of Pax Romana, the Roman Empire ___. a. experienced continuing hostilities among neighboring regions. b. survived invasions from barbarian tribes. c. shrank in size and wealth. d. experienced peace and prosperity.
d. experienced peace and prosperity.
300
What were the reasons that Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire? a. It appealed to Roman Emperors prior to Constantine. b. It embraced all people: men and women, rich and poor. c. Jesus favored the wealthy and elite in society. d. All of the above
b. It embraced all people: men and women, rich and poor.
300
Put the following events in chronological order 1-5 (1 = earliest; 5 = latest); (1 point each) ____20. Civil war erupts and Second Triumvirate takes control ____21. Caesar is named “Dictator for Life” ____22. Caesar elected consul and joins triumvirate with Crassus and Pompey ____23. Octavian (Augstus) emerges as sole ruler (emperor) of Rome – Roman Republic ends and Roman Empire begins ____ 24. Caesar defeats Pompey in a military battle
4 3 1 5 2
400
In the early Roman government, who were the consuls? a. the chief executives of the government b. the representatives of the common citizens c. citizens of Rome and citizens of the provinces d. the executive and legislative branches of government
a. the chief executives of the government
400
Why was Augustus the most able emperor of Rome? a. Augustus created a system of taxation that crippled taxpayers but increased Rome’s wealth b. Augustus stabilized the frontier, erected splendid public buildings, and created an enduring government with capable administrators. c. He reigned as an absolute ruler and people were ruled by fear. d. Augustus trained his own successor to prevent civil war after his death.
b. Augustus stabilized the frontier, erected splendid public buildings, and created an enduring government with capable administrators.
400
___ was NOT a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire. a. A strong military b. The huge amount of money spent on defense, coupled with inflation c. The invasions by Germanic tribes and by Huns d. The disruption of trade
a. A strong military
400
All of the following except ___ had their roots in the Latin language. a. Spanish b. German c. French d. Italian
b. German
500
What conflict of interests lay between Rome and Carthage? a. control of Egypt b. control of the Western Mediterranean Sea c. control of Gaul d. all of the above
b. control of the Western Mediterranean Sea
500
Which was an important part of the Roman economy? a. trade b. slavery c. agriculture d. all of the above
d. all of the above
500
What emperor divided the Roman Empire in two (East and West) to make governing more efficient? a. Caesar b. Constantine c. Octavian d. Diocletian
d. Diocletian
500
What regions of the world today are still strongly influenced by the achievements of Rome? a. Europe and the Middle East b. the Middle East and Africa c. Europe and the United States d. Africa and the United States
c. Europe and the United States
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