Jolly's Multiple Choice Practice over Ch. 10

Who was the general who led Carthage in the Second Punic War?

• Julius Caesar

• Hannibal

• Scipio

• Pompey

What statement describes the life of the aristocracy?

• They lived and worked on small farms.

• They owned most of the land and dominated the government.

• They worked at manual labor for very low wages.

• They were craftspeople, teachers, and doctors.

The concept of gravitas played a significant role in the Roman personality by emphasizing:

• a sense of seriousness and responsibility

• a focus on wealth and luxury

What was the legion in ancient Rome?

• a group of Senators who supported rights for plebeians

• a group of well-trained professional soldiers

• a group of elected plebeians

• a group of patriarchs

How did Romans worship their gods in daily life?

• By offering sacrifices at temples

• By praying at home altars

• By participating in public festivals

• All of the above

Rome expanded mostly around the Mediterranean Sea because:

• it was a strategic location for trade and military control.

• it was the only area with fertile land.

• it was isolated from other powerful empires.

• it had no natural barriers to expansion.

What happened on the Ides of March in 44 B.C.?

• Caesar declared himself a dictator.

• Caesar was married to Cleopatra VII.

• Caesar was murdered by a group of senators.

• The Roman Republic was transformed into an empire.

The Senate was resistant to Julius Caesar’s reforms because:

• they supported his reforms.

• they feared losing power and influence.

• they wanted to make him a king.

• they were indifferent to his reforms.

What was the role of women in Roman society?

• Women had equal rights to men.

• Women were subject to the authority of men.

• Women could vote and hold public office.

• Women received an education until they were 17 years of age.

What group of hired soldiers helped Rome conquer enemies and expand its territory?

• Roman legionaries

• Roman missionaries

• the First Triumvirate

• the Carthaginians