Rome Review (World History)

How did the Romans adopt Etruscan culture?

• used Etruscan crops for food

• blending Etruscan gods/goddesses with their own

• used the Etruscan alphabet

• had a king rule

What was the relationship between the Romans in relation to their enviroment?

• unity and isolation from the moutains and peninsula

• seperated by the river

• united by the peninsula surrounding them

• united and isolated by the surrounding valleys

How did the early Romans run their government?

• through a Monarchy with only one person in power

• through an Aristocracy, Democracy, and Monarchy with many having some power

• through their religion with a priest-like figure that has unlimited power

• they never had a government because of their lack of unity

How did the Romans define a dictator?

• a ruler that oppresses his power in order to benefit himself

• a ruler that conquers other peoples

• someone with absolute power that oppresses the people

• someone who comes to power in order to help the failing republic

What were the three main reasons that caused the Roman Republic to collapse?

• dicators, slavery, outside invasions

• imperialism, slavery, professional Roman armies

• imperialism, trade, isolation

• professional Roman armies, failed crops, forest fires

What is the best way to define a triumvirate?

• a power-sharing agreement between three people

• when 3 people fight for complete power

• a power-sharing agreement between a ruler and his people

• when 3 rulers from different civilizations come together to share power

What caused the Roman Empire to collapse?

• Economics- high taxes to support the army; plebians can't afford it

• Political- Roman leaders are corrupt; power shifted to Constantinople

• Social- tried to distract people from problems with chariot races and gladiator fights

• Military- other groups invaded Rome numerous times; Romans overwhelmed

Why were Jews persecuted in the Roman Empire?

• they refused to participate in other religious sacrifices

• they saw Jesus as the son of God

• they attempted to burn down Rome

• had a revolution against Rome that left them crushed

How did Nero feel about the Christians?

• he liked them and gave them the freedom to worship freely

• he disliked them but didn't do anything

• he hated them and used them as human candles

• he loved them and gave them more rights than any other citizen

What is the end goal in Christianity and who can reach it?

• to reach nirvana; anyone can reach it

• to reach salvation; anyone can reach it

• to be one with Brahman; only the high classes can achieve this

• to reach salvation; only priests can reach this