7. Ancient Rome Flashcards
Which of the following best describes the mixed legacy of Ancient Rome?
a) It brought law, culture, and brutal imperialism.
b) It inspired agricultural reforms in Europe.
c) It was primarily known for military conquests.
d) It emphasized self-sufficient rural lifestyles.
a) It brought law, culture, and brutal imperialism.
What aspect of Ancient Rome remains a foundation of Western traditions?
a) Its rejection of urban lifestyles.
b) Its advancements in industrial technology.
c) Its fusion of Latin and Greek culture.
d) Its focus on feudal systems.
c) Its fusion of Latin and Greek culture.
What marks the beginning of the Roman Republic?
a) The reorganization of the empire in 284 CE.
b) The establishment of the Republic in 509 BCE.
c) The resignation of the last Western Roman Emperor.
d) The rise of Augustus Caesar.
b) The establishment of the Republic in 509 BCE.
During which period did Rome flourish while reaching its ecological limits of expansion?
a) Late Empire (284–476 CE)
b) Middle Ages (post-476 CE)
c) Early Empire (31 BCE–284 CE)
d) Roman Republic (509–31 BCE)
c) Early Empire (31 BCE–284 CE)
What is traditionally associated with the Late Empire period?
a) The peak of Roman territorial expansion.
b) The reorganization of the Roman state under Diocletian.
c) The fall of the Western Roman Empire.
d) The establishment of the Republic.
c) The fall of the Western Roman Empire.
How did the memory of Ancient Rome influence Europeans after its fall?
a) It inspired dreams of universal law and order.
b) It caused the rejection of Roman artistic traditions.
c) It encouraged the abandonment of centralized authority.
d) It led to innovations in agricultural techniques.
a) It inspired dreams of universal law and order.
Memories of Rome’s earlier republic inspired which group of people?
a) Those who supported feudalism.
b) Those who wanted to limit or overthrow monarchs.
c) Those who sought to expand monarchies.
d) Those who rejected political reform.
b) Those who wanted to limit or overthrow monarchs.
Over what approximate time span did Ancient Rome’s history last?
a) 500 years.
b) 1,000 years.
c) 1,500 years.
d) 2,000 years.
b) 1,000 years.
What was one significant contribution of Roman engineering?
a) Large-scale urban infrastructure that influenced modern construction.
b) The rejection of Greek architectural styles.
c) The development of temporary wooden structures.
d) A focus on portable military equipment.
a) Large-scale urban infrastructure that influenced modern construction.
During which period did Augustus Caesar become the single ruler of Rome?
a) Roman Republic
b) Late Empire (Dominate)
c) Early Empire (Principate)
d) Middle Ages
c) Early Empire (Principate)
Why was Lucretia a popular subject for Renaissance and Baroque artists?
a) Her story inspired Greek philosophers.
b) Her rape and suicide symbolized virtue and rebellion.
c) She was known for her military conquests.
d) She founded the Roman Republic herself.
b) Her rape and suicide symbolized virtue and rebellion.
What was a notable feature of the Roman Republic?
a) It rejected foreign influences and cultures.
b) It balanced the interests of commoners and aristocrats.
c) It was dominated by a tyrannical monarchy.
d) It remained isolated from Mediterranean trade.
b) It balanced the interests of commoners and aristocrats.
How did the Roman Republic differ from the Classical Greek poleis?
a) Romans were more open to outsiders joining their republic.
b) Romans strictly adhered to monarchy.
c) Romans avoided military expansion.
d) Romans rejected cultural exchanges with Greece.
a) Romans were more open to outsiders joining their republic.
What was the purpose of studying Latin and Greek during the Middle Ages?
a) To develop advanced mathematical theories.
b) To gain access to classical literature, philosophy, history, and the Latin Bible.
c) To promote political reforms within kingdoms.
d) To prepare for military service in the Roman Empire.
b) To gain access to classical literature, philosophy, history, and the Latin Bible.
How did the educated elite in the past share a common culture?
a) By studying classical texts in Latin and Greek.
b) By listening to public radio.
c) By adopting Hellenistic traditions exclusively.
d) By engaging in seafaring activities.
a) By studying classical texts in Latin and Greek.
What does the term “Roman Empire” sometimes mean to historians?
a) The Republic’s initial military conquests in Italy.
b) A multinational state ruled by an emperor.
c) The government of Rome before Augustus’ rule.
d) A city-state focused on trade and agriculture.
b) A multinational state ruled by an emperor.
When is Rome conventionally considered to have transitioned from a Republic to an Empire?
a) 509 BCE
b) 150 BCE
c) 31 BCE
d) AD 476
c) 31 BCE
What phrase did Romans use to describe the Mediterranean during their dominance?
a) Pax Romana
b) Mare Nostrum
c) Via Appia
d) Civitas Romana
b) Mare Nostrum
What role did the creation of a multinational empire play in Rome’s transformation?
a) It hindered Rome’s cultural integration with other societies.
b) It contributed to the transition from a Republic to a monarchy.
c) It limited Roman rule to central Italy.
d) It focused Rome’s efforts on internal development rather than expansion.
b) It contributed to the transition from a Republic to a monarchy.
What marked the beginning of the Roman Empire under an emperor?
a) The defeat of the Persian Empire.
b) The rise of Augustus as the first emperor.
c) The collapse of the Greek poleis.
d) The founding of Rome in 753 BCE.
b) The rise of Augustus as the first emperor.
Before its transformation into an empire, what was Rome originally?
a) A collection of Greek city-states.
b) A city-state in central Italy.
c) A kingdom ruled by Augustus.
d) A Hellenistic monarchy.
b) A city-state in central Italy.
What makes Rome’s early history difficult to study?
a) Roman historians started producing written sources only in the third century BCE.
b) The city’s founding occurred in the first century BCE.
c) Roman historical records were entirely based on mythology.
d) Archaeological evidence contradicts all written accounts.
a) Roman historians started producing written sources only in the third century BCE.
How did early Roman historians like Livy gather information about Rome’s past?
a) By relying solely on archaeological evidence.
b) By using oral traditions, fasti lists, and earlier records.
c) By directly interviewing eyewitnesses of early Roman events.
d) By translating Persian historical accounts.
b) By using oral traditions, fasti lists, and earlier records.
What issue did Livy recognize about the historical records he used?
a) They were destroyed during Rome’s conquests.
b) They were falsified by prominent Roman families.
c) They lacked any mention of the Roman monarchy.
d) They focused exclusively on economic matters.
b) They were falsified by prominent Roman families.