Legacy of Rome quiz

In his epic poem the Aeneid, Virgil portrayed Rome's past heroically, because he wanted to

• evoke a sense of patriotism

• win favor with Augustus

• point out flaws in Roman society

• apply Greek and Hellenistic ideas

What definition best describes the philosophy of Stoicism?

• the use of satire to understand the workings of society

• a belief in the common person

• the importance of duty and acceptance of one's fate

• a belief in many gods

Like the Greeks, the Romans stressed realism in their art, which means they portrayed their subjects

• idealistically

• abstractly

• philosophically

• accurately

How did Romans use science and mathematics to improve the lives of the Roman people?

• they developed telescopes to accurately map the solar system

• they built roads, aqueducts, and harbors and improved public health

• they developed the use of columns in their architecture

• they developed the first vaccine for smallpox

What Roman principles of law are now part of the American legal system?

• people are innocent until proven guilty; the accused are allowed to face their accusers; guilt has to be established using solid evidence

• people are guilty until proven innocent; the accused has the right to seek help in his or her defense; judges are allowed to interpret laws

• guilt has to be established "clearer than daylight"; the accused are not present at their trial; judges are allowed to interpret laws

• the accused are not allowed to face their accusers; guilt has to be established using solid evidence; the accused cannot be forced to testify against themselves