Topic 8 The Roman and Byzantine Empires

Who controlled much of the land along the Mediterranean Sea?

• Rome

• Egypt

• China

• Greece

Why did the Romans want to build good roads?

• to transport water to the city

• so soldiers could travel more quickly

• to transport goods to and from the city

• to protect horses' feet

What is one factor that contributed to the decline of the Roman empire?

• the death of Constantine

• the death of the pope

• frequent civil wars

• the rise of the church

Which was safer, faster, and cheaper for Roman trade?

• sea trade

• land trade

How did Romans use aqueducts?

• to transport military

• to bring water to their cities

• to create gunpowder

• for inland trade

How did Rome's network of roads help the economy?

• they created well-paying jobs

• they allowed for advances in Math

• they brought families back together

• they served as trade routes

Who did Romans hire because of their need for more soldiers to fight German invaders?

• mercenaries

• emperors

• zealots

• popes

Attacks by Germanic tribes caused...

• the rise of the western Roman empire

• the collapse of the western Roman empire

Why was Rome's relative location an advantage? (Topic 7)

• The mountains isolated the city.

• The nearby seas allowed Rome to trade with other places.

• The water was used for farming.

Which of the following measures best demonstrates the Romans' fear of officials gaining too much powers? (Topic 7)

• extending time in office

• by hiring praetors and consuls

• by moving officials from higher offices to lower offices

• limits on time in office