Multiple Choice Questions
How did the Twelve Tables contribute to the development of democratic principles in Rome?
They provided equal protection under written law.
The upper class of Roman citizens who controlled most of the land and political power were called
Patricians
What was one long-term consequence of Constantine's Edict of Milan (313 CE)
It established religious tolerance and influenced Western Law.
Massive farming estates owned by the wealthy were known as __________, which contributed to the decline of small farmers.
Latifundia
Which reform most directly shifted Rome from a republic to an empire?
Julius Caesar's appointment as dictator for life.
The Roman engineering structure that carried water from distant hills into cities was called an __________.
Aqueduct
Why did Christianity spread more rapidly under Roman rule?
The Pax Romana allowed safe travel and communication.
Rome's first emperor, originally named Octavian, took the title __________, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire.
Augustus
Explain one cause-and-effect relationship showing how Rome's expansion led to political change.
Claim: Rome’s military expansion weakened its republican ideals.
Evidence: Conquest brought vast wealth and slaves to elite families, creating inequality. Ambitious generals like Caesar gained loyalty from their armies instead of the Senate.
What motivated Hannibal's strategy during the Second Punic War, and how did it change Rome's power?
To exploit Rome's weaker northern borders using surprise tactics.
The Roman general who crossed the Alps to attack Rome during the Second Punic War was __________.
Hannibal
Evaluate how religion and politics were connected in Roman society.
Claim: Religion became a tool of both control and unity in the empire.
Evidence: The shift from persecuting Christians to adopting Christianity under Constantine reflected a move toward consolidating power through shared beliefs.