Units 3 & 4 Review (25-26)

Ancient Rome timeline: Romans overthrew their Etruscan king and set up a Republic (509 B.C.); Twelve Tables gave Plebeians written legal rights (450 B.C.); Loss of Senate’s veto power over Plebeian tributes (287 B.C.). Around 753 B.C. Rome founded; about 494 B.C. Plebeians rebelled resulting in their representation by Tribunes; 445 B.C. Plebeians given the right to marry Patricians. Based on this timeline, what is a general trend in ancient Roman history?

• Increased Senate control

• Decreased legal protection

• Increased civic participation

• Decreased Senate membership

How did the emergence of medieval feudalism in Europe influence the Catholic Church?

• The Church encouraged voyages of exploration.

• The Church published the Bible in the vernacular.

• The Church adopted Latin as the official language.

• The Church served as the unifying power in society.

Which technological innovation did the ancient Romans introduce?

• aqueduct

• compass

• gunpowder

• telescope

Which aspect of modern Western civilization was most influenced by ancient Roman society?

• Art

• Law

• Literature

• Music

Based on the excerpt and your knowledge of history, choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statements. During the time of the Roman Empire, the role of women was considerably different than those in Greece. Roman women had _______.

• more freedom and independence

• less freedom and independence

• the same rights as men

• no legal status

They could _______.

• own their property

• not own any property

• only inherit but not own property

• own property only through male guardians

They could attend _______.

• public events

• only private family gatherings

• religious rites exclusively

• military councils

They could _______ , go to school, and while they _______ , they had political influence through their _______.

• participate in commerce

• serve in the army

• could not vote

• could vote

• husbands

What are the central ideas of Christianity? Select TWO correct answers.

• the belief in the original biblical scrolls

• the belief in Jesus Christ to be the Savior

• the belief that Abraham founded Christianity

• the belief that Jesus Christ is the Son of God

• the belief in the teachings of the apostles

Trial by a jury of your peers has origins in which classical civilizations?

• Greece

• Rome

• China

• Both Greece and Rome