Roman Empire Quiz

Which of the following methods was commonly used to choose a new Roman emperor?

• A. selection by philosophers

• B. fighting among private armies

• C. secret ballot by the Senate

• D. voice vote by Roman citizens

In the later empire, why did large numbers of Roman farmers move to the cities?

• A. They were able to sell more food by moving closer to the markets.

• B. They knew jobs were available for all who wanted to work.

• C. They were unable to compete with large landowners who enslaved people.

• D. They felt that cities were safer and more secure.

Which of these made the empire harder to defend as it grew?

• A. slow communication

• B. diminishing resources

• C. variety of conflicting laws

• D. revolts by prosperous colonies

Study this timeline. Which event belongs on the blank line?

• A. The Roman capital moves to Byzantium.
• B. The Praetorian Guard is dissolved.
• C. The Romans develop the alphabet.
• D. The Romans conquer Gaul.

What protected the borders of the Roman Empire?

• A. treaties

• B. soldiers

• C. wild lions

• D. wood fences

Whose action reduced the importance of the city of Rome within the Roman Empire?

• A. Caesar Augustus

• B. the Praetorian Guard

What event marked the fall of Rome in 476 C.E.?

• The eastern half of the empire won control over the western half.

• Workers in the cities demanded a voice in government.

• Wealthy families turned their estates into private kingdoms.

• Germanic tribes overthrew the last emperor in the west.

What type of Roman sculpture inspired some American artists?

• lifelike statues of famous people

• abstract statues of fanciful beasts

• large statues of horses in action

• humorous statues of children playing

Which term describes Roman artwork made from small pieces of tile, glass, or colored stone?

• cameo

• fresco

• mosaic

• mural

Which of these structures is Roman?

• A

• B

• C

• D