World History Final Part 2

Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of Rome?

• Caesar

• Augustus

• Diocletian

• Constantine

In 509 B.C. what form of government in which citizens elect their own leaders did Romans choose over the Etruscan monarchy?

• Republic

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

• Empire

What does a consul's right to reject each other's decisions called?

• Tax
• Veto
• Oversee
• Affirm

What were the first written code of laws that Plebeians demanded be put into writing so judges would have to follow them?

• The Twelve Tables

• The Ten Commandments

• Civic Duty

• The Eightfold Path

Who could rule with absolute power for a short period of time during a crisis?

• King
• Senator
• Dictator
• President

The complex structure of Roman government to limit the power of any one group or persons is called a system of

• Checks and balances

• Checks and penalties

• Checks and denarii

• Checks on power

Who made himself dictator for life and was seen as a hero to the plebeians because he gave them land & food, but was power-hungry to the patricians?

• Julius Caesar
• Mark Antony
• Scipio
• Caesar Augustus

Who was Aeneas?

• The shepherd who found Romulus and Remus

• The Roman ruler who first converted to Christianity

• A Trojan hero believed to be an ancestor of Romulus and Remus

• The Roman god of war

The Roman Empire was one of the largest and most powerful empires ever, still have great influence. They built roads, sewers, and running water. One of their greatest world influences came when Emperor Constantine lifted the bans on a new religion in the early 300s AD. Once the bans were lifted this small religion expanded to become one of the largest religions today. What religion did Constantine lift the bans on?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Islam

Which of these is NOT true of a Roman Republic?

• Ideas were debated in the Senate.

• Laws were written and on view for the public.

• Citizens voted for people to represent them.

• All citizens were able to vote on every issue.