The Legacy of the Roman Empire 2021

Which of the following methods was commonly used to choose a new Roman emperor?

• selection by philosophers

• fighting among private armies

• secret ballot by the Senate

• voice vote by Roman citizens

In the later empire, why did large numbers of Roman farmers move to the cities?

• They could sell more food by moving closer to the markets.

• They knew jobs were available for all who wanted to work.

• They could not compete with large landowners who had slaves.

• They felt that cities were safer and more secure.

Which of these made the empire harder to defend as it grew?

• slow communication

• diminishing resources

• variety of conflicting laws

• revolts by prosperous colonies

What protected the borders of the Roman Empire?

• treaties

• soldiers

• wild lions

• wood fences

Whose action reduced the importance of the city to Rome within the Roman Empire?

• Caesar Augustus

• the Praetorian Guard

• Constantine

• Marcus Aurelius

What event marked the fall of Rome in 476 C.E.

• The eastern half of the empire won control over the western half.

• Workers in the cities demanded a voice in government.

• Wealthy families turned their estates into private kingdoms.

• Germanic tribes overthrew the last emperor in the west.

What type of Roman sculpture inspired some American artists?

• lifelike statues of famous people

• abstract statues of fanciful beasts

• large statues of horses in actions

• humorous statues of children playing

Which term describes Roman artwork made from small pieces of tile, glass, or colored stone?

• cameo

• fresco

• mosaic

• mural

Which of these structures is Roman?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The Romans built aqueducts to carry

• armies

• merchants

• ships

• water