Chapter 13 - Sections 1,2,and 5 The Roman Empire Test Review

a period of peace and prosperity in the empire

• Pax Romana
• Exodus
• Ramayana
• inflation

How did Romans use aqueducts?

• to make concrete for building

• to drain water and create new land

• to bring water from mountains to their cities

• to create new lakes

Which Roman emperor helped established Christian orthodoxy?

• Caesar

• Marcus Aurelius

• Theodosius

• Augustus

Which of the following happened last during the decline of the Roman empire?

• the eastern empire collapsed while the western empire survived.

• They need more soldiers to fight Greek invaders.

• the western empire collapsed while the eastern empire survived.

• Romans built long arched bridges to pipe the water along.

Why are some languages today called Romance languages?

• They were founded by Roman conquerors.

• They have words from Latin

• They are useful for Roman-style speeches.

• They remind us of Ovid's romantic love poems

Which tradition came to the Greco-Roman culture from Greece?

• worhsipping the emperor

• expanding citizenship

• attending plays

• going to public baths

How might you respond to satire?

• cry

• laugh

• get angry

• yawn

How is concrete different from stone?

• it weighs much more

• Workers need more skill to use it

• Workers cut it instead of pour it

• It is easier to work with

Why did Romans hire mercenaries?

• They needed more workers in the fields to grow crops

• They needed more soldiers to fight German invaders

• They needed to learn the Germanic language

• They wanted mercy

What does a gladiator do?

• Work with alligaotrs

• produce shows about romance

• fight battles in divorce court

• fight battles to entertain audiences in arenas