Entry 2nd Test Roman Civilization (Tenn. ed.)

What religious beliefs were held by the Romans? Select ALL that apply.

• Altars for Gods were kept out of homes.

• Greek Gods and Goddesses were given Roman names.

• Temples for praying were open to all people.

• Gods protected the entire empire.

The Romans adapted religious ideas from _______________.

• Greek philosophy

• Spanish folklore

• African legends

• Sicilian mythology

Romans were the first people to master the use of what? Select all that Apply.

• symbols

• concrete

• clay

• roads

How did Roman myths and plays differ from their Greek influences? Select ALL that apply.

• Romans wrote comedies about their Gods.

• Romans wrote about facts.

• Romans wrote about reality.

• Romans wrote about sad stories.

How did Roman statues differ from Greek statues?

• They were more realistic.

• They included statues of women.

• They showed perfect-looking bodies.

• They were made out of different materials.

Which factors led to the fall of Rome? Select ALL that apply.

• enslaved laborers becoming free

• production of more coins

• food shortages

• dishonest government officials

Diocletian defended the Roman empire against invasions by _________________.

• rebuilding the Roman army

• building forts along its frontiers

• assigning one ruler to rule the entire empire

• giving invaders Rome’s natural resources

How did Christianity spread to Rome?

• It was forced upon the Romans by the Huns from Central Asia.

• It was embraced as a new religion because of Greek influence.

• It was adopted by Roman rulers to attract more people to Rome.

• It was adopted by Germanic rulers who took over the Western Roman Empire.

Where did Constantine move the capital as Rome was failing?

• Diocletian

• Persia

• Byzantium

• Germany

Roman architecture inspired the use of _____________ for government buildings and capital

cities.

• flat roofs

• statues

• stained glass windows

• domes and arches