Roman Contributions and Trade

Which of the following helped unite the Roman Empire?

• Trade and a common language

• Isolation from other cultures

• Lack of roads

• Limited resources

What role did Roman roads and sea routes play in the empire?

• They connected the empire and helped trade thrive

• They separated different regions

• They were only used for military purposes

• They were rarely used

Which of the following was NOT a trade good in the Roman Empire?

• Silk

• Grain

• Metals

• Marble

Which region was considered a province by the Romans, not a continent?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• Gaul

What was a result of the Roman Empire’s expansion?

• Many different cultures were included in the empire

• The empire became isolated

• Trade decreased

• Roads were destroyed

Which of the following statements is true about Roman trade?

• Trade increased as cities grew and demanded more goods

• Trade was only local

• Trade was discouraged by the government

• Trade was limited to food items

What did Roman coins help make easier throughout the empire?

• Trade

• Building roads

• Farming

• Writing books

What was the main benefit of Roman roads?

• They helped link the empire

• They were used only for parades

• They divided the empire

• They were only in Italy

Which sea was central to the Roman Empire’s trade routes?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Red Sea

Why did the variety of trade goods increase in the Roman Empire?

• The empire grew and included more resources

• The empire stopped trading

• The empire lost resources

• Trade was banned