Roman Empire Quiz

At its height, which regions did the Roman Empire cover?

• Only Europe

• Europe, North Africa, and some of Asia

• Only North Africa

• Only Asia

What was one of the effects of high taxes on the lower classes in Roman society?

• Increased wealth

• Economic difficulties and discontent

• Improved education

• Better job opportunities

How did growing inequities between the rich and poor affect Roman society?

• Strengthened social bonds

• Improved economic stability

• Fueled social tensions

• Increased literacy rates

What was a consequence of declining school attendance in the Roman Empire?

• Strengthened intellectual foundation

• Increased literacy

• Weakened intellectual foundation

• Improved public health

What were the effects of plague and famine on the Roman Empire?

• Population growth and economic prosperity

• Population loss and economic decline

• Improved public health

• Increased resources

What did social unrest in the Roman Empire lead to?

• Increased satisfaction with governance

• Protests and revolts

• Economic prosperity

• Improved literacy rates

What was one impact of the decline of civic values in the Roman Empire?

• Strengthened governance

• Fostered corruption and internal strife

• Improved economic stability

• Enhanced military power

How did large slave populations affect Roman society?

• They reduced social divides.

• They had no impact on social structure.

• They deepened social divides.

• They unified different social classes.

What risk did frequent uprisings pose to Rome?

• They strengthened stability and order.

• They had no impact on stability.

• They threatened stability and order.

• They improved economic conditions.

What was a significant impact of lead poisoning on ancient Rome's population?

• Improved public health

• Enhanced economic growth

• Neurological damage and societal instability

• Increased agricultural productivity