Influences and Significance in Roman History

What two civilizations influenced early Rome?

• Greek and Egyptian

• Greek and Etruscan

• Etruscan and Egyptian

• Persian and Egyptian

The 12 Tables were significant because they were the first attempt to create a code of law for which civilization?

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient China

How did Romans treat most conquered peoples?

• They were enslaved.

• They were granted citizenship.

• They were allowed to keep their customs.

• They were heavily taxed.

Why were the Punic Wars important?

• They marked the rise of Rome as a dominant power.

• They led to the fall of the Roman Empire.

• They were a series of civil wars within Rome.

• They resulted in the unification of Italy.

What were the major economic issues caused by Rome’s early expansion?

• Inflation and devaluation of currency

• Lack of resources and manpower

• Over-reliance on slave labor

• Trade imbalances and increased taxation

How did Caesar attempt to reform Rome?

• By expanding the Senate

• By reducing taxes

• By abolishing slavery

• By building new roads

What factors allowed for the Pax Romana?

• Strong military and political stability

• Economic decline and social unrest

• Frequent invasions and wars

• Weak leadership and corruption

What factors made Christianity grow in popularity?

• The promise of eternal life

• The support of Roman emperors

• The appeal to the poor and marginalized

• The spread through trade routes

Which of the following factors led to the fall of Rome?

• Economic troubles and overreliance on slave labor

• The rise of the Eastern Empire

• Military overspending

• All of the above

Justinian’s Code is considered significant because:

• It was the first legal code in history.

• It influenced the development of civil law systems.

• It was written in Latin.

• It was only used in the Byzantine Empire.