Roman Empire Quiz

Suppose you were a typical citizen of the Roman Empire at its height. What problem most likely affected you and many other citizens as a result of territorial expansion?

• The army grew smaller

• Leaders of Rome became weak and powerless

• Taxes became too high for many citizens

• Roman soldiers destroyed most of the land they conquered

How did the construction of aqueducts strengthen the Roman Empire?

• Urban growth was possible by providing water for cities

• They were walls to keep out barbarian invaders

• Improved trade throughout the Roman Empire

• Controlled flooding by diverting water from rivers close to Roman farms

What statement best explains the map above?

• Barbarians invaded territory in Western Rome

• Roman soldiers invaded parts of Egypt

• Latin and Greek are the most popular languages in Rome

• Rome was split into Eastern and Western sections

Which statement best explains change in territory under Roman control between 300 AD and 480 AD?

• Roman armies won key victories that expanded the Eastern empire

• The empire used its military strength to expand across both Eastern and Western Europe

• Roman emperors lost much of the Western empire to invaders

• The empire regained control over the Eastern empire by defeating enemies in the West

What was Imperial Rome?

• Christianity and Judaism became one religion

• Barbarians and Romans signed a peace treaty

• An emperor was the supreme leader and had absolute power

• Romans helped other countries become educated

Which of the following was important to Emperor Constantine as he helped develop the Eastern Roman Empire?

• Persecution of Christians

• Creation of Christianity

• Acceptance of all people who practiced Christianity

• Establishment of the role of the Pope

Romans were the first people to use which of these building materials?

• Bricks

• Lumber

• Straw

• Concrete

Who was the First Emperor of Rome?

• Nero

• Augustus Caesar

• Virgil

• Julius Caesar

The building known as the Pantheon demonstrates the Romans' great skill in engineering because it has ______.

• A dome

• Multiple windows

• Tall pillars

• Large doors

What word best describes a religion where followers believe in many gods and goddesses?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Buddhist

• Polytheism