Ancient Rome

Which phrase BEST explains a major result of the fall of the Roman Empire?

• development of the Renaissance in Northern Europe

• expansion of the authority of Christian leaders

• beginning of the European age of exploration

• start of the Crusades in the Middle East

Which statement is consistent with the cultural influence of Ancient Rome on other civilizations?

Ancient Roman Cultural Achievements:

Roman architectural styles are found throughout the world.

Roman law is the basis for legal practice in Europe, former European Colonies, and Latin America.

Roman roads, called the greatest engineering accomplishment of their time, are still used in some places today.

Roman art was the inspiration for many works during the Renaissance period.

• Rome has had a lasting impact on the modern art period.

• Rome has had an enduring impact on modern civilizations.

• The Romans greatly influenced early African societies.

• The Romans greatly influenced Greek society.

This religion began as a movement within Judaism that was taught by Jesus throughout Judea and Galilee.

• Christianity

• Lutheranism

• Mythology

• Zoroastrianism

Which change resulted from the fall of the western Roman Empire?

• New farming techniques were developed.

• The role of religious institutions in society declined.

• The use of established trade routes declined.

• New military tactics were developed.

How did the status of social classes change in ancient Rome as a result of the Secession of the Plebes of 494 B.C.?

• Plebes gained more political power.

• Patricians began to outnumber plebes.

• Plebes become the wealthiest land owners.

• Patricians were prohibited from owning slaves.

Use the list below to answer the question.

Selected Laws from the Twelve Tables of Ancient Rome  

1.1 If he (plaintiff) summon him (defendant) into court, he shall go.

 

11.3 Whoever is in need of evidence, he shall go on every third day to call out loud before the doorway of the witness.

 

VIII.21 If a patron shall defraud his client, he must be solemnly forfeited (killed).

  IX.6 Putting to death . . . of any man who has not been convicted, whosoever he might be, is forbidden.

Which protection is supported by these laws?

• innocent until proven guilty

• property rights for women

• direct election of leadership

• equal distribution of income

Use the excerpt below to answer the question.

Such then are the powers of each of the parts of government both to oppose one another and to work in conjunction. In unison they are a match for any and all emergencies . . .   —Polybius 6.18.1

Which principle of government best demonstrates the influence of the ancient Roman Republic?

• the election of a president

• the system of checks and balances

• the separation of church and state

• the protection of equal rights

Compared to Judeo-Christian traditions, Greco-Roman ideas of responsibility tended to place greater emphasis on which trait?

• performing acts of charity

• citizen participation in government

• ritual preparation of foods

• respect for religious elders

Based on this table, which statement describes a similarity between Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman views of laws?

Judeo-Christian – drawn from religious writings, laws enabled rulers to reinforce the belief system

Greco-Roman  Laws– written and enforced by an established ruler, laws exist to preserve order

• Laws helped defend national boundaries.

• Laws granted power to governing authorities.

• Laws justified a leadership structure.

• Laws regulated a monetary system.

The influence of Judeo-Christian laws was spread throughout Europe and the Middle East by which empire?

• Egyptian

• Persian

• Roman

• Sumerian