The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire

Roman women could own property and make wills leaving their property to whomever they chose. What conclusion could be drawn from this statement?

• Roman women had the right to vote.

• Roman women enjoyed some legal rights.

• Roman women were equal to men.

• Roman women could hold political offices.

Which ancient civilization is most closely associated with the Twelve Tables, an extensive road system, the invention of concrete, and the spread of Christianity?

• Babylonian

• Greek

• Phoenician

• Roman

Describe what is going on in the image provided. Who is in the image and where is this scene taking place?

A place where people would gather to view different forms of entertainment.

• Vatican

• Forum

• Colosseum

• Town square

Who were considered the plebeians? Select all that apply.

• small farmers

• merchants

• wealthy landowning families

• craftsmen

Who was Rome's main trading rival?

• Spain

• Carthage

• Gaul

• North Africa

The two hundred year period of peace that took place during the reign of Augustus Cesar is known as

• Peace Pact

• Treaty of Versailles

• Ides of March

• Pax Romana

Which religion began 2,000 years ago and was based on the teachings of a Jew born in Bethlehem who preached forgiveness, mercy and sympathy for the poor and helpless.

• Catholicism

• Islam

• Zoroastrianism

• Christianity

Which of the following best describes the meaning of a schism?

• a Roman soldier

• an Apostle

• a spilt within the Catholic church

• a group of barbaric nomads

Alexander the Great was a student of which philosopher?

• Socrates

• Jesus

• Aristotle

• Plato