Roman Empire Challenges Quiz

What was the main problem with the Roman Empire being so big?

• Building roads cost too much.

• Emperors couldn't go everywhere.

• It was too hard to control.

• There wasn't enough water.

What was the main problem caused by political instability in the Roman Empire?

• There were too many political parties.

• The government could not make laws.

• There was no clear way to choose a new emperor.

• People were unhappy with elections.

What was the main effect of the plague in Rome?

• The army got bigger.

• The emperor's job got easier.

• There were fewer people to farm, fight, and work.

• People stopped believing in Roman gods.

What was the main problem after the Roman Empire was divided?

• The two halves argued about power.

• The two halves stopped talking.

• The two halves acted like separate teams.

• The Eastern half took over the Western half.

The Roman Republic had a Senate of wealthy people and representatives for common people. What does this show about their government?

• Everyone had equal power.

• Common people had more power.

• It was not a true democracy.

• Common people had no say.

What was the main problem with the foreign soldiers hired by Roman emperors?

• They were not as good as Roman soldiers.

• They cost too much.

• They cared more about money than Rome.

• There were not enough of them.

During the Pax Romana, a single currency was used. Why did this make trade easier?

• Money lost its value.

• People didn't need money.

• People could trade without exchanging different kinds of money.

• The government paid the army less.

What happened when Roman generals became more powerful than the government?

• They became emperors.

• They defeated Rome's enemies.

• They fought in civil wars.

• The Republic became stronger.

What happened when the Roman government used cheaper metals in coins?

• The government could pay its army easily.

• The value of money dropped and prices rose.

• The rich got richer and the poor got jobs.

• The army bought new weapons.

Early Romans were disciplined and patriotic, but later became lazy. What happened to the empire?

• People lost their sense of duty, which held the empire together.

• The army became more loyal and disciplined.

• The government became less corrupt.

• People began to worship different gods and goddesses.