Ancient Rome Review

In the early days of the Roman Empire, most people were:

• monotheistic

• polytheistic

The Etruscan kings who originally ruled Rome could best be described as:

• accepting

• tolerant

• cruel

• crude

Which was NOT a reason for the fall of Rome?

• religion

• invaders like the Visigoths, Huns, Ostrogoths, and Vandals

• poor leadership

• the rise of industry in other lands

Which two languages were spoken by the Romans?

• Greek and Latin

• Latin and Sanskrit

• Chinese and Greek

• Arabic and Greek

What is a Romance language?

• a language of love

• a language with Latin roots

• a language spoken by patricians

• a written language used by Roman senators

How does a republic differ from a direct democracy?

• in a republic everyone votes on every issue

• in a republic only wealthy, noble men participate

• in a republic representatives make decisions for the population

• in a republic, the leader seizes power by force

What civilization was most admired by the Romans?

• Mesopotamian

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Indian

On which three continents did Rome have territory?

• South America, North America, Europe

• Australia, Africa, Asia

• Africa, Europe, Asia

• Antarctica, Europe, Africa

Around which sea did the Romans conquer land?

• Black Sea

• Aegean Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

The Roman Empire could best be described as:

• big

• small

• tolerant

• forgettable