Rome Summative Assessment Practice Test

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What is the Roman religion best described as?

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Polytheistic - The Roman religion involved the worship of multiple gods and goddesses.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

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How did Julius Caesar’s actions affect the republican government of Rome?

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Rome moved towards dictatorship - Julius Caesar's rise to power led to the end of the Roman Republic.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What factors helped Rome to become a world power?

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Good soil, water supply, mild climate - These factors contributed to agricultural success and population growth.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

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From which religion did Christianity originate?

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Judaism - Christianity emerged from the Jewish tradition.

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What is an example of how Rome influenced the US Government?

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The system of checks and balances - This system was inspired by Roman governance.

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CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

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What is polytheism?

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The belief in or worship of multiple gods.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What is a dictatorship?

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A form of government in which a single person or party has absolute power.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What role did geography play in the development of Rome?

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Geography provided natural resources, protection, and trade routes that facilitated growth.

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What is the significance of the Punic Wars?

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The Punic Wars were a series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage that established Rome as a dominant power.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What architectural features did Rome contribute to modern buildings?

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Columns, arches, and domes - These features are commonly used in architecture today.