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U1L3 The Legacy of the Roman Empire

Authored by Andrew Morner

History

7th Grade

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U1L3 The Legacy of the Roman Empire
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following methods was commonly used to choose a new Roman emperor?

A. Selection by philosophers

B. Fighting among private armies

C. Secret ballot by the Senate

D. Voice vote by Roman citizens

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the later empire, why did large numbers of Roman farmers move to the cities?

A. They were able to sell more food by moving closer to the markets.

B. They knew jobs were available for all who wanted to work.

C. They were unable to compete with large landowners who enslaved people.

D. They felt that cities were safer and more secure.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these made the empire harder to defend as it grew?

A. Slow communication

B. Diminishing resources

C. Variety of conflicting laws

D. Revolts by prosperous colonies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What protected the borders of the Roman Empire?

A. Treaties

B. Soldiers

C. Wild lions

D. Wood fences

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Whose action reduced the importance of the city of Rome within the Roman Empire?

A. Caesar Augustus

B. the Praetorian Guard

C. Constantine

D. Marcus Aurelius

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event marked the fall of Rome in 476 C.E.?

A. The eastern half of the empire won control over the western half.

B. Workers in the cities demanded a voice in government.

C. Wealthy families turned their estates into private kingdoms.

D. Germanic tribes overthrew the last emperor in the west.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of Roman sculpture inspired some American artists?

A. Lifelike statues of famous people

B. Abstract statues of fanciful beasts

C. Large statues of horses in action

D. Humorous statues of children playing

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