Chapter 4: Romanization

Which is the time period of the Roman Empire?

• -750 BCE to -500 BCE

• -500 BCE to -27 BCE

• -27 BCE to 476 CE

• -750 BCE to 476 CE

Which letter in the legend corresponds to the Roman Empire's territories at the end of the 2nd century?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which territories did the Roman Empire conquer around the Mediterranean Sea?

• Egypt, Gaul, Spain, North Africa, Mesopotamia, Greece.

• France, Carthage, Tigris, Euphrates, Spain, Greece.

• Egypt, Africa, Spain, Mesopotamia, Greece.

• Egypt, Gaul, Africa, Mesoamerica, Greece, Span.

What were the main roles of governors in the Roman Empire?

• Select magistrates and approve laws

• Enforce laws and govern Rome.

• Lead the provinces (conquered territories) and collect taxes.

• Oversee the administration and finances of Rome.

People living in the Roman Empire had different privileges (rights) and obligations. Connect each social group with its description.

• Artisans, small-scale traders, farmers.

• Freedmen

• Foreigners from conquered provinces.

• Enslaved people

• Members of wealthy, powerful families.

• Patricians

• Formerly enslaved people who were freed.

• Peregrines

• People who had to obey their owners.

• Plebeians

The emperor exercised power in various domains. Name a role he played in each domain.

Groups:

(a) Military Domain

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(b) Legal Domain

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(c) Religious Domain

• Judge and settle disputes.

• Decide whether to go to war.

• Oversee ceremonies.

• Enforce laws.

• Create laws.

• Name (choose) priests.

• Lead the army.

Determine whether the statements below were a privilege or a duty of Roman citizens.

Groups:

(a) Privilege

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(b) Duty

• Contribute financially to the life of the city.

• Pay taxes to finance army.

• Participate in citizens' assemblies.

• Own property.

• Be protected by Roman law.

In the Roman Empire, it was possible for noncitizens to become citizens. How could this be acheived?

• Serve 25 years in the army.

• By decision of the Emperor.

• Buy it.

• All of the above.

Which statements describe the social status of citizens' wives in the Roman Empire? (three answers)

• As citizens, they could vote and participate in political life.

• They were under the authority of their father or husband.

• They could divorce, testify in a trial, and receive an inheritance.

• They were completely independent and answered to no one.

• They were considered minors and excluded from political life.

What are some principals of Roman law that still exist in many countries today? (Three answers)

• The presumption of innocence (as in, "innocent until proven guilty").

• The judge can decide whatever they want.

• Judgements must be based on evidence.

• The burden of proof is on the accuser.