7th Grade Topic 1 The Roman and Byzantine Empires

What was the main reason that the Romans wished to build good roads?

• to transport food more quickly

• to make trading more efficient

• so soldiers could travel more quickly

• so all roads would lead to Rome

What are some of the core beliefs that most Christians share? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• Jesus was God in human form.

• The fate of all souls has been predetermined by God.

• There are three Gods.

• God the Father created the universe.

How can you tell that Cicero was considered a great orator?

• He persuaded the army to make him emperor.

• Politicians disliked his approach to the arts.

• Later orators used his speeches as models.

• The Romance languages still survive today.

Which are factors that contributed to the decline of the Roman empire? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• depopulation from epidemics

• the prohibition of slavery

• the death of Marcus Aurelius

• frequent civil wars

Why was most Roman trade conducted by sea, rather than by land?

• Sea trade was safer, faster, and cheaper.

• Land routes were faster, but more expensive.

• Land routes were cheaper, but slower

• Land routes were impossible in most cases.

In what way did early Roman sculpture differ from ancient Greek sculpture?

• Greek sculpture was more modern.

• Roman sculpture was more realistic.

• Greek sculpture was more colorful.

• Roman sculpture was more political.

What advantages did location bring to the Eastern empire? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• distance from barbarian tribes in western and northern Europe

• direct access to the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea

• control of trade on the Rhine River

• easy access to the Mediterranean, Black, and Red seas

Which of the following statements correctly describes Justinian’s impact on the Byzantine empire?

• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire began a centuries-long expansion.

• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire reached its largest size ever.

• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire shrank to half its original size.

• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire fell to the Ottoman Turks.

Which of the following was a major factor in the decline of the Byzantine empire?

• conversion of the Slavs

• iconoclasm

• arrival of invaders

• recapture of Rome

For what purpose was this structure most likely used?

• Gladiatorial purposes

• Transporting water

• political debates

• religious worship