Roman Republic and Empire Quiz

Which statements describe a quality of the Roman Republic that influenced the formation of the U.S. government? Select the THREE correct answers.

• The Romans made sure that all people living within their territory had equal protection of the laws.

• The Romans had several branches of government that could limit one another in their use of power.

• The Roman Senate was involved in foreign policy decisions.

• The Roman Executive Branch served as commander-in-chief of the army.

• The Romans elected a single leader for a limited term of office.

Which statement best explains one of the achievements of Roman civilization?

• Many Roman citizens believed gods protected buildings from destruction and decay.

• Roman architects wanted to attract the interest of leaders from other cities and civilizations.

• Many Roman citizens provided free labor to help construct large and elaborate buildings.

• Roman architects developed advanced building designs and construction techniques.

The Roman Empire used a lot of resources to build improved roads throughout its lands, primarily to move its large armies. Which statement explains the main economic benefit of building roads?

• The roads made it easy to escape from barbarian attacks.

• The roads allowed citizens to travel to Rome to participate in the political system.

• The roads increased trade within the territory of the empire.

• The roads made it easier for missionaries to spread their religious messages.

Which statement best describes the purpose and design of Roman aqueducts?

• Aqueducts allowed clean water to flow downhill to cities and allowed wastewater to flow from cities into rivers.

• Aqueducts pumped water up from rivers to be used in nearby farm fields, cities, and towns.

• Aqueducts allowed river water to flow into nearby farm fields and excess floodwaters to flow away from fields

• Aqueducts stored excess water from years with high rainfall to be used by people in cities in years with low rainfall.

Which was NOT a cause of the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Excessive taxation to keep the Roman army well-armed.

• Barbarian peoples invading Roman territory.

• The spread of Christianity.

• Governors stealing tax money for their own profit.

Which geographical feature protected Rome from invasion by large armies?

• the Mediterranean Sea

• the Italian Peninsula

• the Tiber River

• the Italian Alps

Which factors led to the end of the Roman Republic? Select the two correct answers.

• Julius Caesar rose to power.

• Plebeian soldiers refused to fight.

• Rome's empire became too large.

• Wars with Carthage weakened Roman leadership.

• Land ownership became concentrated in the hands of a few wealthy families.

What did Caesar mean when he said, "Even yet we may draw back; but once we cross that little bridge, the whole issue is with the sword"?

• He meant that the bridge could not hold his army.

• He meant that if they crossed the river, they would fight.

• He meant that the army did not want him to cross the river.

• He meant that crossing the river would settle any arguments.

Which emperor followed this philosophy by enforcing laws very strictly?

• Qin Shi Huangdi

• Liu Bang

• Wu Zhao

• Wudi

Which statement explains why Roman merchants most likely took long journeys along the Silk Road?

• The merchants were forced by the Roman Empire to participate in trade along the road.

• The merchants hoped to find new places along the road for the Roman Empire to colonize.

• The merchants were prohibited by law from conducting trade within the Roman Empire.

• The merchants wanted to gain access to goods that were produced in areas beyond the Roman Empire.