Rome Test Review

Important long‐term contributions of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area of

• military technology

• religious doctrine

• economic policy and planning

• government and law

After the western Roman Empire fell to Germanic invaders in the 5th century A.D., the eastern part of the empire eventually became known as what?

• Byzantine Empire

• Carthaginian Empire

• Islamic Empire

• Persian Empire

A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was what?

• a series of military defeats in Africa

• political corruption and the instability of the government

• the abolition of slavery throughout the entire empire

• continued acceptance of traditional religions

What natural feature made Rome an ideal place to settle?

• Arabian Sea

• Gobi Desert

• Nile River

• Mediterranean Sea

Which statement describes the primary purpose of ancient Rome’s large system of roads?

• The Roman population was highly mobile

• foreign trade was the main basis of the Roman economy

• the Roman government prevented unemployment by funding public-works projects

• efficient transportation was an economic and military necessity in the Roman empire

The size of the Roman Empire made it difficult for the Romans to do what?

• foster trade relations between the different regions of the empire

• ensure effective government and adequate military protection for the entire empire

• establish a central capital city upon which everyone could agree

• continue to make cultural and technological innovations

The council of Plebs had which function in the Roman Republic?

• it protected the rights of the common people

• it shared lawmaking power with the consuls

• it chose plebeian members of the Senate

• it ran the local government in Roman colonies

How was the Roman Empire different from the Roman Republic?

• only elected positions were held under the Empire

• in the Empire, only Patricians had the right to occupy public offices

• the empire was run by a single dictator for life instead of by two elected consuls

• the empire focused on protection of its borders rather than on expansion

Which statement does not explain a major reasoning for the fall of Rome?

• a civilization can thrive with great communication

• a lack of participation in government

• plagues or disease can weaken a civlization

• weak emperors can cause political confusion

What was a cause for the reason why the Roman empire fell?

• lack of participation in government

• weak leadership

• disease and plagues

• all of the above