Roman Empire Quiz

Which statement about the Roman emperor Constantine is correct?

• He opposed dividing the Roman Empire into two sections

• He legally recognized Christianity with the Edict of Milan

• He saved Rome from the Barbarians

• He wrote his thoughts about life called the meditations

Which two describe key events, values, and achievements during the time of the Roman Republic?

• Growth in size and power after the Punic Wars

• Personal wealth and power valued more than loyalty to Rome

• A code of written laws called the Twelve Tables

• Rule by the patrician class without plebian representation

In which series of wars did Rome finally defeat Carthage and become the dominant force in the Mediterranean?

• Punic Wars
• Persian Wars

• Peloponnesian Wars

• Greco-Roman Wars

Which two describe political, social, or cultural changes that took place in Rome during the early empire?

• Few outlets of entertainment or recreation (fun)

• A period of 200 years of peace and prosperity throughout the Mediterranean (the Pax Romana)

• Increased trade and communication because of road building

• Increased political power for plebians

Which two statements describe factors that led to the decline of the Roman Empire?

• The Empire expanded to a size that was too large to effectively govern and eventually split

• Strong and competent rulers remained in charge to the end of the Empire

• The army kept barbarian tribes from invading imperial territory

• Roman emperors and generals fought each other over land

Which is a contribution of classical Rome to modern Western civilization?

• Network of long distance-paved roads

• Creation of international sports competitions

• Democracy

• the end of taking land through conquering other countries

Which statement about the size of the Roman Empire at its greatest extent is true?

• It covered most of the African continent

• It stretched from the northern tip of Scandinavia to the Indian Ocean

• It went as far North as Britain and as far south as Northern Africa

• It reached the continent of South America

Which had the most influence on the movement of people, goods, and ideas between East and West during the time of the Roman Empire?

• Exploratory sea expeditions

• Immigration from Asia and North Africa

• Trade by sea and over well built roads

• Military campaigns on land and sea

Which statement correctly describes Italy's climate?

• Hot dry summers and cool wet winters

• tropical summers and freezing winters

• Cool rainy summers and dry temperate winters

• very little temperature change throughout the year

Who were two ineffective Roman rulers who persecuted early Christians?

• Nero and Diocletian

• Caligula and Aurelius

• Commodus and Augustus

• Constantine and Caesar