Roman Architecture Quiz

How did the invention of the arch impact Roman architecture?

• It allowed Romans to build larger and taller buildings.

• It allowed Romans to use less materials when building.

• It decreased the construction time for Roman builders.

• It increased the cost of building bridges and aqueducts.

This is a diagram of an architectural invention during the Roman Empire. How did this invention impact Roman society?

• Defensive barriers protected cities.

• Water power increased business.

• Freshwater was brought to the cities.

• Sewage was dumped outside of the cities.

What impact did the development of paved roads have on the ancient Roman civilization?

• Roads decreased contact with the outside world.

• Roads limited the amount of Roman exploration.

• Roads led to increased invasion and war.

• Roads led to increased trade and wealth.

This chart shows the names and roles of the Greek and Roman gods. What inference can made from this chart?

• The Greek gods took on different roles than the Roman gods.

• All female goddesses ruled in areas that did not involve violence.

• Romans adopted many of the Greek gods, but changed their names.

• The female goddesses were given more important roles than the male gods.

How did the spread of Christianity and other monotheistic religions into the Roman Empire challenge traditional Roman culture?

• Traditional Roman culture did not support written laws.

• Traditional Roman culture was built around the belief in many gods.

• Traditional Roman culture was isolated from Middle Eastern ideas.

• Traditional Roman culture did not support religions.

Which factor most contributed to the early spread of Christian beliefs in the Middle East and Mediterranean areas?

• Greek leaders adopted it as the official religion and ordered people to convert.

• Christian teachings were spread by followers of Jesus such as Peter and Paul.

• The Bible was brought into the areas by traders from West Africa.

• Asian traders along the Silk Road passed it along to people with whom they came in contact.

What is the relationship between Christianity and Judaism?

• Judaism developed as a response to Christian teachings.

• Christianity and Judaism are both polytheistic.

• Judaism and Christianity both began in Asia.

• Christianity grew from the teachings of Judaism.

Where can this excerpt, in which Jesus conveys some of the values of his faith, be found?

• Eightfold Path

• Five Pillars

• Ten Commandments

• New Testament

How has the conquest of historically Jewish lands impacted the Jewish religion?

• Judaism is a dying religion that has very few followers today.

• Judaism is practiced all over the world as the Jewish were forced from their homelands.

• Judaism has been adapted to merge with other religions in Asia and Africa.

• Judaism is no longer practiced by anyone in the Middle East.

Why was the Roman Empire split in two?

• The empire had become too large for the Romans to control.

• The leadership did not like the idea of Islam becoming the main religion.

• The Roman army began to rebel against the leaders.

• Julius Caesar was overthrown by the Visigoths.