Roman Empire Quiz

How did Roman citizenship function to strengthen the empire?

• Available only to military veterans
• It was only allowed to wealthy citizens
• It was a declaration of status and rights in the Roman empire
• It was randomly assigned to some people

What language became most influential(important) due to Roman expansion?

• Latin
• Aramaic
• Hebrew
• Greek

What was the relationship between Rome and Judea ?

• Rome occupied and cultural suppression
• Rome allowed Judea total independence
• Judea constant rebelled
• Both lived in complete harmony

How did Christianity challenge(clash) existing Roman religious practices?

• By promoting worship of multiple gods(polytheism)
• By rejecting all spiritual beliefs
• By introducing monotheism(one god)
• By supporting imperial worship

What technological advancement helped Roman road construction?

• Concrete mixture
• Wooden wheels
• Stone cutting
• Simple rope measurements

Which Roman innovation most significantly impacted future government systems?

• Aqueduct design
• Military tactics
• Senate structure
• Agricultural techniques

How did the Roman Empire typically manage conquered territories?

• Allowing local leaders to govern while Rome was in control
• Rome demanded total cultural assimilation
• Rome was cruel and ruled by force
• They granted immediate citizenship for all conquered peoples

Why did the declaration, "Civis Romanus Sum" mean?

• I am Rome.
• I am loyal to Rome.
• I am a Roman citizen.
• I am not a Roman citizen.

What is the most likely reason Emperor Diocletian split the Roman Empire into two parts?

• Emperors made coins with cheaper metal to pay for the constant civil wars.
• Invading tribes stole all of the empire's silver and gold.
• Too many people died from the plague, so there was no one left to make money.
• The Soldier Emperors were bad at math and couldn't count the money correctly.

How did Roman architecture demonstrate technological advancement?

• Beautiful Roman homes with fountains
• Complex stone arches and concrete techniques
• Wooden structures
• Simple mud buildings