The Legacy of Rome

Why was the Roman Empire hard to defend

• It had a very long border

• It lacked harbors for ships

• its population was very small

• its rulers were unwilling to fight

Which of the following was a main weakness that led to the fall of Rome?

• Romulus Augustus was allowed to have a private army

• the plebeians did not understand how to make new laws

• The emperor was too far away from Rome to rule well

• The Romans never developed a good way to transfer ruling power.

What is the most likely reason why Americans made statues of George Washington in the Roman style?

• To give Washington nobility

• To give Washington godlike status

• To identify Washington as a general

• To identify Washington as an emperor

Which statement is true of Rome´s roads, bridges, and aqueducts?

• They were usually made of wood

• They were weak and fell apart quickly

• They were copied from those of the Greeks

• They were the greatest in the ancient world

Method commonly used to choose a new Roman emperor

• selection by philosophers
• fighting among private armies 
• vote by Roman citizens

This group moved into the cities in large numbers

• Blacksmiths
• Farmers
• Homeless

Which languages are most closely related to Latin?

• Greek and Turkish
• German and Danish
• French and Spanish 

This type of Roman sculpture inspired some American artists

• lifelike statues of famous people 
• large statues of horses in action
• humorous statues of children playing

This feature of American democracy comes from the Romans

• All people are born equal
• Citizens have certain rights and responsibilities
• Leaders are elected directly by the people

Engineering feat that connected the city of Rome with territory throughout the empire

• Roads
• Aquaducts
• Sewers