Ancient Rome Quizizz Review Game

Religion during the first centuries of Rome

• was open only to men in elite society.

• was not allowed in peasant communities.

• included many gods adapted from the Greeks.

• changed from Catholicism to Orthodox Christianity.

Throughout the Pax Romana, one of the strongest unifying forces in the empire was

• the Republic.

• Christianity.

• the oligarchy.

• the government.

Which statement BEST describes the effect of the Punic Wars on Rome?

• After a hard-fought war, Sparta emerged victorious, but was unable to keep power.

• After the wars, Rome was unable to defend its northern borders and fell to the Gauls.

• Following its defeat of Carthage, Rome became the dominant force in the Mediterranean region.

• Deflated by Rome’s loss, philosophers and poets expressed their sadness in new forms of art.

When discussing the Roman Republic, which statement BEST defines the term "plebeian"?

• a ruler who takes more power than allowed by law

• a ruler who is uniquely qualified to lead his people

• a citizen of elite status with more political rights than non-elites

• a citizen of non-elite status with fewer political rights than elites

What effect did aqueducts have on the Roman Empire?

• the god Neptune became more popular

• large urban areas became even larger

• boats could ship goods long distances

• water was re-routed away from disloyal areas

Which of these is a major reason why Constantinople was chosen to be the capital of the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire?

• it was close to the wealthy Russian Empire

• it was the location of an Islamic holy site

• it was at a crossroads of lucrative trade routes

• it was located far inland and protected by mountains

The result of Justinian's attempt to reunite the old Roman Empire was

• a weak but harmonious Roman Empire.

• expanding trade and an increase of wealth.

• a devastating war between Byzantine, Persian, and Mongol empires.

• anarchy, poverty, plagues, and a nearly bankrupt Byzantine Empire.

The capital of the Roman Empire could be found closest to which letter?

• A

• B

• C

• D

This map shows the greatest extent of

• the Roman Republic.

• the Frankish Empire.

• the empire of Genghis Khan.

• the empire of Alexander the Great.

-two people served in this position·

- highest elected position in the Roman Republic

-· elected by the Centuriate Assembly·

- highest civilian and military magistrates

These describe what position in the Roman Republic?

• Censor

• Consul

• Emperor

• Praetor