Roman History Quiz

What is the primary purpose of an aqueduct?

• It allowed people and animals to cross valleys

• It delivered water to cities

• It was designed as a place for gladiators to fight in public

• It was used on a battlefield to conquer land

Roman audiences enjoyed public entertainment

• in the forum on Capitoline hill

• in temples and at the forum

• on the Palatine and Pont du Gard

• in the Colosseum or at Circus Maximus

Some Jews believed that Jesus of Nazareth was the __________, a spiritual leader who had come to restore the ancient kingdom of Israel and bring peace to the world.

• God

• Consul

• Messiah

• Patrician

Which term correctly identifies common Romans at the lower end of the social pyramid. This group consisted of farmers, craftsmen, and merchants.

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Tribunes

• Gladiators

The Greeks influenced Roman culture in all areas except

• Religion

• Road Construction

• Architecture

• Sculpture and Art

How did social class impact the decisions of the Roman Senators

• Senators would make decisions to appease the large population of the lower class so they would not revolt.

• Senators are of the Patrician class and would therefore make decisions that benefit the lower class.

• Senators are of the Patrician class and would therefore make decisions that benefit the upper class.

• Senators catered to the mood of the public because they want their support for re-election.

Use the quotation and your knowledge of world history to answer the following questions:

Whereas the divine providence that guides our life has displayed its zeal and benevolence by ordaining for our life the most perfect good, bringing to us Augustus, whom it has filled with virtue for the benefit of mankind, employing him as a saviour for us and our descendants, him who has put an end to wars and adorned peace;...and the birthday of the god (Augustus) is the beginning of all the good tidings brought by him to the world.

Decree from the Roman Province of Asia

Based on the passage, the author of the decree...

• greatly approved of the rule of Augustus

• feared the amount of power Augustus had

• considered Augustus's birthday a national holiday

• thought Augustus should grant Asia its independence

Use the quotation and your knowledge of world history to answer the following question:

Whereas the divine providence that guides our life has displayed its zeal and benevolance by ordaining for our life the most perfect good, bringing to us Augustus, whom it has filled with virtue for the benefit of mankind, employing him as a saviour for us and our descendants, him who has put an end to wars and adorned peace;...and the birthday of the god (Augustus) is the beginning of all the good tidings brought by him to the world.

Decree from the Roman Province of Asia

During which period in Roman history was this passage most likely written?

• the Punic Wars

• the Pax Romana

• the founding of the republic

• the fall of the Western Empire

Before the final fall of Rome, what major event happened to the massive Roman empire that was proving to be too difficult to be controlled under one ruler?

• Ended the Empire

• Split or divided the empire into two parts

• Built a wall around the empire

• Turned the empire into a democratic society

What were the two very different histories describing the beginnings of Rome?

• The Myth of Daedalus and the Greek gods of fire

• The Myth of Arachne and the Senate kings

• The Myth of Romulus and Remus & the Etruscan Kings of Italy

• The fall of Ancient Greece and the Myth of Demeter & Persephone