The Roman and Islamic Empires

What is the purpose of a mosque in Islam?

• To serve as a place for military training
• To serve as a place for political debates
• To serve as a place for trade and commerce
• To serve as a place of worship and community center

What role did Julius Caesar play in the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire?

• He was a philosopher
• He was a religious leader
• He was a political leader
• He was a military general

What was the capital city of the Islamic Empire during the Abbasid dynasty?

• Jerusalem
• Baghdad
• Rome
• Cairo

What is imperialism?

• The policy of expanding the Islamic Empire through peaceful means
• The policy of expanding the Roman Empire through military conquest and annexation
• The policy of expanding the Roman Empire through trade and diplomacy
• The policy of expanding the Islamic Empire through cultural assimilation

What was the significance of the Colosseum in Roman society?

• It was a symbol of Roman power and prosperity
• It was a place of worship for Romans
• It was a center of trade and commerce
• It was a center for political debates

What was the purpose of an aqueduct in ancient Rome?

• To transport water from distant sources to Roman cities
• To serve as a form of entertainment
• To house gladiatorial contests
• To provide a place for public spectacles

What was the Pax Romana?

• A period of economic decline in ancient Rome
• A period of relative peace and stability in ancient Rome
• A period of religious persecution in ancient Rome
• A period of political turmoil in ancient Rome

What is the purpose of an aqueduct in ancient Rome?

• To house the Roman army
• To provide entertainment for the public
• To serve as a place of worship
• To transport water from distant sources to cities

Which city served as the capital of the Islamic Empire during the Abbasid dynasty?

• Cairo
• Mecca
• Baghdad
• Damascus

What is a mosque?

• A place of worship for Hindus
• A place of worship for Muslims
• A place of worship for Jews
• A place of worship for Christians