Chapter 10 Exam

Which factor most contributed to the early success of Roman agriculture?

• A mild Climate.

• Annual Flooding.

• Government-run Farms.

• Advanced Farming Methods.

The growth of the Roman population produced which of these problems?

• Deadly diseases

• Reliance on foreign grains

• Deepening religious conflicts

• Political turmoil in the provinces

What affect did the Alp Mountains have on Rome?

• They funneled European trade routes directly to Rome.

• They limited Rome's connections with other European peoples.

• They made travel across the Italian Peninsula difficult.

• They provided Rome with an adequate water supply.

Roman coins typically included images of

• Emperors and gods

• Major military victories

• Scenes from far away places

• Government buildings and temples

Which groups benefited the most from the extensive system of roads and bridges in Rome?

• Foreign invaders

• Religious missionaries

• Merchants and traders

• Farmers and workers

The Roman Empire began with a settlement in which location?

• Middle of Italy

• Euphrates River Valley

• Mountains of Central Europe

• Eastern Coast of the Mediterranean Sea

Which factor contributed the most to the development of Rome's early trade ties with North Africa

• The production of spices and silk

• The large agricultural surpluses

• Nearby supplies of silver and gold

• Close proximity to important shipping lanes

The location of Rome made which activity an important part of its early economy?

• Trade

• Fishing

• Shipbuilding

• Ironworking

What impact did the climate of central Italy have on Rome's development?

• Lengthened the military campaign season

• Fostered tropical diseases

• Helped produce a consistent supply of food

• Made it easy to grow spices but hard to grow food crops

In Ancient Rome, the common people were known as

• Consols

• Tribunes

• Patricians

• Plebeians