7th Grade Social Studies Year in Review

What was the name of the code that unifed Byzantine and western Roman empire?

• Hammurabi's Code
• Justinian's Code
• Theodora's Code
• Byzantine's Code

What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire? 

• Rome 
• Athens 
• Constantinople 
• Italy 

Who moved the capital of Rome to Byzantium and renamed it "New Rome" (later Constantinople)?

• Justinian
• Constantine 
• Charlemagne
• Leo III

Why did the senators stab Juius Caesar?

• They thought he was going to have them killed.

• They knew he was planning to begin another war.

• They were afraid he was becoming too powerful.

• They thought he was a very untrustworthy leader.

What happened during the Pax Romana?

• Romans suffered from constant invasions.
• Rome went through a civil war for 200 years.
• Rome fell after a three-year rebellion.
• Rome was mostly at peace for 200 years.

What is the difference between the Republic and the Empire?

• The Republic was run by a president. The Empire was ruled by the consul

• The Republic was ruled by the Senate, the Assemblies, and the people. The Empire was ruled by one man - a dictator/emperor

• The Republic is all about wealth and expanding the territory. The Empire gives money to all citizens

• The Republic is the name given to the government lasting a long time. The Empire is shorter.

What conclusion can be made about this map?

• The Western Empire is stronger than the East

• The West had to defend against invasions much more frequently

• The East had to defend against invasions much more frequently

• The Eastern Empire is where Rome is located

Why did the Romans call the Mediterranean "Mare Nostrum" (our sea)?

• Caesars purchased the sea from the Greeks

• Romans discovered the Mediterranean Sea

• Rome had gladiator games on the sea

• Romans conquered/controlled all of the territory surrounding the Mediterranean

What were two reasons for the end of the Roman Republic and the shift toward a dictatorship/empire?

• Generals paying soldiers, changing loyalty of military

• Enemies were terrified of Rome

• All the citizens were taxed equally

• Generals who became dictators refused to give up their power after 6 months

What two things was Emperor Constantine most known for?

• Being first emperor of Rome

• Legalizing Christianity

• Moving the capital to the Eastern Empire

• Defeating the Greeks