Unit 5 Review

Front

According to Roman tradition, who were the twin sons of Mars and Rea Silvia?

Back

Romulus and Remus

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What was the primary reason for the overthrow of the last king, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus? Options: Corruption in the senate, Military coup d'etat, Economic turmoil, Religious turmoil

Back

Military coup d'etat

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What was the primary power of the patricians in the early Roman Republic? Options: Leadership of the plebeians, Control over the military, Hereditary rule over the senate, Right to vote

Back

Hereditary rule over the senate

Front

What was the significance of the 12 tables in Roman law to the Romans?

Back

Recorded Rome's laws

Front

What was the period of peace and prosperity across the Roman empire known as?

Back

Pax Romana

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What event led to the legalization of Christianity in the Roman empire in 313 CE? Options: Constantine's Arch, Edict of Milan, Fall of the Roman Empire, Pax Romana

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Edict of Milan

Front

What was the primary reason for the decline of the Roman Empire? Options: Religious turmoil, Good military leadership, Plague and labor shortages, Stable economy

Back

Plague and labor shortages

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Where did Emperor Constantine move the capital of the Roman empire to?

Back

Constantinople

Front

What was the lasting and widespread contribution of Roman architecture to the world? Options: Aqueducts, Roads & Cement, Roman arch & dome

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All answer options are correct

Front

What were the two main social classes in ancient Rome?

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Plebian and Patrician