Ancient Rome

The wars with Carthage (264-146 B.C.) gave the Roman Empire control of what area?

• Northern Africa

• Asia Minor

• Northern Europe

• The Middle East

How did the use of aqueducts affect settlement in early Roman civilizations?

• Farmers were able to keep their crops watered.

• Fresh water attracted settlers from other civilizations.

• People who lived in dry areas had access to fresh water.

• Every family was able to have a private bath in its home.

In which of the following ways were the Ancient Greeks and Ancient Romans alike as far as their religion goes? Select two correct answers

• They were both monotheistic.

• They worshipped the same gods; the Romans just changed their names.

• They were both polytheistic.

• They practiced Hinduism and Buddhism.

• They both meditated frequently.

The government of the Roman Republic was characterized by all of the following.

Select three correct answers.

• Checks and balances

• The idea of civic duties & responsibilities

• Separation of powers/3 branches of government

• Voting rights for women

• Voting in a direct democracy

Which of the following groups was most responsible for the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century?

• Carthaginian armies

• Catholic bishops

• Barbarian tribes

• Greek slaves

• Persian Immortals

What are some of the Roman Empire’s lasting contributions & achievements?

Select three correct answers.

• Republic form of government

• Cement/Concrete

• Buddhist meditation

• Aqueducts

• Direct Democracy

The Roman Republic was developed for which of the following reasons:

• To give women the right to vote

• To keep one person from gaining too much power

• To keep the plebeians in power

• To pay for expansion and building an empire

Displaying the Twelve Tables allowed for which of the following?

• benefited tribunes

• showed the influence of the Chinese

• provided the plebeians with a written set of laws

• violated the constitution hammered out by patricians and plebeians

Which emperor allowed Christianity in the Roman Empire?

• Diocletian

• Tiberius

• Augustus

• Constantine

• Nero

Which statement most likely reflects the views of a plebeian living in the Roman Republic?

• “I am a strong warrior and I will defend the Republic until the day that I die.”

• “Although my people make up the majority of the population in Rome, it is sad that we are not treated equally and cannot become Senators in the Republic.”

• “I have so much wealth and power in the Republic. I love being able to vote and I hope to earn a position as Roman Consul one day.”

• “I spend most of my time cleaning up after banquets, picking up after the children, and helping wealthy women get dressed for the day.”