What language did the Romans primarily speak, and how did it help them gain and keep power over people and territories?

• Latin, which was used for communication and to make people part of the empire's culture

• Greek, which they used for trading and dealing with nearby empires

• Aramaic, which helped incorporate conquered territories in the east

• Hebrew, which was spoken by Jews and helped maintain local governance

Which of the following is considered one of the lasting contributions of Rome to the world?

• The invention of the printing press

• The development of democracy

• The preservation and transmission of Christianity

• The discovery of electricity

What was one of the early strengths of the Roman Empire that contributed to its success?

• The invention of the wheel

• The establishment of a strong military

• The development of a writing system

• The discovery of agriculture

True or False: Roman citizenship granted individuals certain rights and protections under Roman law.

• True

• False

What areas did the Roman Empire include when it was at its largest?

• The Mediterranean region, Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

• Only Italy and the nearby islands.

• From Asia to the Americas.

• Only parts of Europe and Africa.

True or False: Barbarian tribes were the only threat to the Roman Empire's territorial integrity.

• True

• False

Which Roman Emperor established the new capital in Constantinople?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus Caesar

• Constantine

• Marcus Aurelius

True or False: The creation of Constantinople by Constantine led to the emergence of two distinct European civilizations Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic, with differing views on the connection between church and state.

• True

• False

What was the name of the city that served as the capital of the Roman Empire?

• Athens

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Alexandria

Which emperor ruled during the peak of the Roman Empire?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Constantine

• Marcus Aurelius