2021-22 XI AN EMPIRE ACROSS THREE CONTINENT

Which of the following sentences is incorrect ?

• The two empires that ruled between the birth of Christ and 630 CE were Rome and Iran.

• The Romans and Iranians were neighbours, separated by narrow strip of land that ran along the river tigris.

• They were rivals and fought against each other for much of their history.

• none of the above

Which of the following sentences is incorrect about The Phases of Roman Empire ?

• • The Roman Empire can broadly divide into two phases-Early Roman Empire and Late Roman Empire.

• • The whole period down to the main part of the 3rd century can be called the 'early empire'.

• The period after 3rd Century can be called the 'late empire'.

• none of the above

Which of the following sentences is incorrect about the Difference between the Roman Empire and Iranian Empire ?

• • Iraninan Empire had a diverse population as compared to that of Rome.

• • The Parthians and Sasanians dynasties, that ruled Iran in this period, ruled largely over the Iranian population.

• • Whereas the Roman Empire was a variety of territories and cultures bound by the common system of govt.

• • Many languages were spoken in the Roman Empire, but for the administrative purposes only Greek and Latin were used.

Which of the following sentences is incorrect about the Features of Roman Army ?

• The Army was a paid and professional army where soldiers were conscripted to put up twenty five years of service.

• The army was the largest single organised body of the Roman Empire.

• It had the power to decide the fate of the emperors.

• The army was hated by the Senators.

Which of the following sentences is incorrect about Roman city ?

• An Urban centre with its own magistrates,city council and a ‘territory’containing villages under its jurisdiction.

• The villages could not be upgraded to the status of city and vice-versa.

• The advantage of living in the city was that it might be better provided for during food shortages and famines in the country side

• The cities had public baths and the urban population enjoyed a higher level of entertainment

Which of the following sentences is incorrect about Roman Family?

• There was widespread prevalence of nuclear family.

• Adult sons did not live with their parents and it was exceptional for adult brothers to share a common household.

• Slaves were included in the family.

• none of the above

Which of the following sentences is incorrect about The Third- Century Crisis?

• The first and second centuries were a period of peace, prosperity and economic expansion. But the third century was a period of crisis.

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• In 225, new dynasty called Parthians emerged in Iran. They were more aggressive and expanding rapidly in the direction of the Euphrates.

• • The Germanic tribes (barbarians) began to move against the Rhine and Danube frontiers. From 233 to 280 saw repeated invasions. The Romans were forced to abandon much of the territory beyond the Danube.

• • The quick succession of emperors (25 emperors in 47 years) is a sign of strain faced by the empire in the 3 rd century.