Ancient Rome Unit Test

Why did Judea and Rome fight during the Roman-Jewish Wars?

• The Jews were upset that the Romans actively disrespected their religion, and corrupt leaders heavily overtaxed Judea.
• The Jews were upset that the Romans sold the city of Jerusalem to another civilization so they could pay for their growing army.
• The Romans were upset that the Jews had entered a secret alliance with Egypt to overthrow the Roman emperor.
• The Romans were upset the Jews were moving into Rome by the thousands and competing with locals for limited jobs.

Jesus of Nazareth’s teachings of Judaism evolved into what other world religion?

• Christianity
• Hinduism
• Islam
• Roman Mythology

Why is Constantine considered an important figure in world history?

• He declared Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire and banned the worship of all other faiths in the provinces.
• He improved Christianity by proposing the concept of the Trinity and became the first pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
• He opposed Christianity and persecuted Christians because their ideas were different from the traditional Roman religion.
• He recognized Christianity as a religion and organized a convention to establish consistent teachings among churches.

What did the Romans build across their empire for 50,000 miles (80,000 kilometers) to improve the travel of armies and trade goods?

• Aqueducts
• Canals
• Roads
• Walls

Why do some historians consider the Roman replicas of ancient Greek sculptures, despite being copies, a significant achievement?

• Many of the original Greek sculptures are lost, but the Roman versions still allow us to appreciate their artwork today.
• Many of the original Greek sculptures were perfect and flawless, but the Roman versions show the actual appearances of people.
• The Romans believed in innovation and original ideas, and the many copies of the Greek sculptures showed a decline in their creativity.
• The Romans opened the world’s first art museum in Rome, and many copies of the Greek sculptures were the main attractions.

What language was spoken in ancient Rome and is the source of many English words today?

• Greek
• Italian
• Latin
• Roman

Why did the Romans repeatedly expand the size of their territory?

• The Romans hoped to find intelligent people from other lands to increase their innovation.
• The Romans wanted to increase their population to boost their tax revenue and the number of soldiers.
• The Romans were competing against the Persian Empire in a scramble for territory across Europe and Asia.
• The Romans wished to explore other lands beyond their borders and increase their understanding of the world.

What were the consequences of the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage?

• The Carthaginians burned the city of Rome and poured salt on farmland to prevent future crops.
• The Carthaginians negotiated a treaty with the Romans to gain control of the olive oil trade.
• The Romans built several Christian churches in Carthage to spread the religion further.
• The Romans conquered a large amount of territory and took control of trade along the Mediterranean Sea.

Why is Julius Caesar considered an important figure in world history?

• He was a farmer who organized several riots in the city of Rome to protest the lack of food and jobs for citizens.
• He was a general who conquered Gaul and rose to power due to his popularity and victory in a civil war.
• He was a gladiator who organized an armed rebellion of enslaved people that took over southern Italy.
• He was a senator who led the passage of a policy that created small farms on public lands for low-income residents.

What event do historians consider the start of the Roman Empire?

• Cicero delivered a powerful speech that called for the Romans to remain unified and remember their greatness.
• Cincinnatus was appointed dictator and led the Romans to victory in a critical battle before retiring on his farm.
• Octavian was named Augustus by the Roman Senate and became the first citizen of the Roman government.
• Tarquin the Proud killed several opponents and members of his own family to take the throne in Rome.