Legacy of the Roman Empire Review

Which of the following methods was commonly used to choose a new Roman emperor?

• selection by philosophers
• fighting among private armies
• secret ballot by the Senate
• voice vote by Roman citizens

Look at the timeline. Which event belongs on the blank line? 

• The Roman capital moves to Byzantium.
• The Praetorian Guard is dissolved.
• The Romans develop the alphabet.
• The Romans conquered Gaul.

What event marked the fall of Rome in 476 C.E.? 

• The eastern half of the empire won control over the western half.
• Workers in the cities demanded a voice in government.
• Wealthy families turned their estates into private kingdoms.
• Germanic tribes overthrew the last emperor in the west.

What type of Roman sculpture inspired some American artists?

• lifelike statues of famous people
• abstract statues of fanciful beasts
• large statues of horses in action
• humorous statues of children playing

Which of these structures is Roman?

• A
• B
• C
• D

The Romans built aqueducts to carry 

• armies.
• merchants.
• ships.
• water.

Which engineering feat connected the city of Rome with territory throughout the empire?

• canals
• roads
• ships
• runners

Which of the following describes how Latin most influences modern English? 

• law terms, prefixes and roots
• numeral style
• sentence structure
• alphabet style

 What historical time period did the Fall of Rome begin

• modern age
• medieval period
• ancient period
• Classical age

The term habeas corpus means the accused must be informed of the charges against them is an example of Rome’s influence on what?

• Art
• Engineering
• Architecture
• Law