Roman Quiz

Which of the following best describes the government of the Roman Republic?

• It was ruled by elected representatives and a group of Senators.
• It was ruled by an all powerful king that ruled until their death.
• It was ruled by a group of priests who determined the "will of God".
• It was a democracy similar to Athens where every citizen decided the rules.

What was the purpose of Roman use of checks and balances in their government?

• To force all male citizens to serve in the army.
• To allow Senators to ignore the will of the people.
• To keep one individual from gaining too much power.
• To allow dictators, like Caesar, to have complete control.

Which of the following is a true statement, when it comes to Roman Engineering? Choose all that apply.

• Rome used advanced sanitation techniques to keep cities cleaner and healthier.
• Although good at the time, Roman roads were poorly built for long term success.
• Roman buildings abandoned the use of arches and instead used only pillars for support.
• Roads helped to connect the empire, as well as spreading wealth and helping with protection.

What was the purpose of the aqueduct?

• Helped connect cities that were far apart.
• Helped transport ships using water canals.
• Helped transport fresh and clean water to the cities.
• Provided a place to bathe and keep citizens clean.

What was the name of the structure that was used for gladiator combat and public entertainment?

• Acropolis
• Pantheon
• Colusseum
• Forum

Which of the following is not related to Caesar's rise to power?

• He gained the love of the common people (Plebians)
• He used his military power and victories to become very influential.
• He used his love of the Republic to speak out against the power of dictators.
• He weakened the power of the Senate and the Patricians.

As Rome became an Empire, which of the following best describes its government?

• It became a dictatorship ruled by an emperor.
• It became a powerful democratic-republic.
• It became a theocracy ruled by powerful priests.
• The Senate ruled with absolute power.

Which of the following was not an effect of the rule of Emperor Constantine?

• He united the rule of Rome under one emperor.
• He founded the city of Constantinople, which became a great city.
• He adopted Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire.
• He divided the empire into the Southern Roman Empire and the Northern Roman Empire.

What impact did the Germanic tribes have on the Western Roman Empire?

• They provided soldiers for the Roman Empire to expand into Gaul.
• They invaded Rome in a series of invasions, which led to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.
• The Germans assisted Rome by adiding them in their fight against Carthage.
• They provided economic support to the Romans and helped them build roads.

As Rome expanded further, how was the empire divided?

• Divided between the Western and Eastern Roman Empire
• Divided between the Southern and Northern Roman Empire
• Divided between Christian Rome and Pagan Rome
• The Roman Empire was never divided.