chapter 6 test

Question 1

Originally, the Roman Republic was governed by a senate consisting of how many members? Who did those members represent, and what class/group of people?

Answer 1

300 Members, who were all Patricians

Question 2

According to legend Romulus and Remus were raised by a what? Who were they said to be sons of?

Answer 2

They were raised by a she-wolf and were said to be sons of a Latin woman and the war god, Mars

Question 3

Why was Italy easier to unify than Greece?

Answer 3

Its geography
The land was not as separated by rugged mountain ranges.

Question 4

What was Caesar boasting about when he exclaimed, “Veni, Vidi, Vici!”?

Answer 4

Rebellions he suppressed; military victories

Question 5

The main reason for the decline of the Roman REPUBLIC was the

Answer 5

The civil wars that were caused by the death of Caesar

Question 6

The Pantheon owes its existence to Rome’s pioneering use of

Answer 6

Columns, arches, and concrete

Question 7

To communicate his ideas, Jesus often used short stories with moral lessons called

Answer 7

parables

Question 8

Why did Christianity/Jesus Christ eventually become a threat to Roman authorities?

Answer 8

His teachings could spark a rebellion against Roman rule.

Question 9

Why was Christianity so successful at spreading in the ancient world, even in spite of persecution?

Answer 9

Jesus welcomed all people (especially the lowly, poor, and oppressed) and had a message of unity for all of the afterlife. and the unity of Rome allowed the message to spread quickly

Question 10

Why was Rome not tolerant towards the Christian religion the way they had been with other religions?

Answer 10

They had seen how influential Christianity was and were afraid of an uprising. The Christians were not loyal to the emperor, further pushing them to act for their suspicions.

Question 11

When the Roman senate decided to extend democracy to the lower classes, whom did they admit to government?

Answer 11

Plebeians
They were initially elected as tribunes, but eventually received a more equal representation.

Question 12

What power did the lower house/lower classes hold over the Roman senate?

Answer 12

the lower classes could veto laws they felt were harmful to plebeians.

Question 13

Why was Jesus’ message so appealing and to whom?

Answer 13

Jesus’ message was very welcoming to everyone, especially the poor and outcast.

Question 14

What was the “Bread and Circuses?”

Answer 14

It was the entertainment in the circus Maximus
This was intended to distract the people from their dissatisfactions

Question 15

What spread during the Pax Romana as a result of travel and trade?

Answer 15

Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman traditions.

Question 16

How has Roman Culture had an immediate influence on our daily lives in the USA?

Answer 16

legal systems, like government, tax systems, and census

Question 17

The Romans were known for the “Realism” in their art. What does this mean, especially as it compares to idealism?

Answer 17

realism is a depiction of things that look natural or real in our world, whereas idealism depicts things in their ideal or perfect form.

Question 18

Know how the early church developed a hierarchy that arranged officials according to rank. What were those ranks…?

Answer 18

Pope/Patriarch
Bishop
Diocese - Priest + Community

Question 19

When Hannibal attempted to take over Rome, he came with war elephants who had a hard time climbing over which mountain ranges? Where are those mountains located geographically?

Answer 19

The Pyrenees and the Alps. The Pyrenees are located in Northern Spain and the Alps in north-western Italy.

Question 20

What does Horace mean with the words, “Greece has conquered her rude conqueror?”

Answer 20

Horace means that Greece has successfully preserved its culture even though it was conquered by the Romans.

Question 21

What are some shared features between ancient Roman law and our own today?

Answer 21

Ancient Roman law included innocent until proven guilty, the right to face your accuser, and judges make fair decisions and interpret the laws.

Question 22

Who else believed in only one God and also received an exception from worshiping Roman gods?

Answer 22

The Jews

Question 23

What does Augustus mean when he says, “I found Rome of clay; I leave it to you of marble?”

Answer 23

He left Rome better than he found it. During his reign the empire went from poor to rich.

Question 24

In 284, Diocletian does what to the Empire? Why?

Answer 24

Diocletian decided to split the Empire into two parts (East and West) because it was too large for a single person to rule

Question 25

What was the urban need met by the construction of Aqueducts? Why are they important and still in use today? Has this urban need changed?

Answer 25

Aqueducts gave cities easier access to clean water. They are important because they are easy to access, and this urban need has not changed.

Question 26

What was Jesus’ central message about the poor and helpless?

Answer 26

Mercy and sympathy for the poor and selfless

Question 27

What did Constantine and Licinius do in the Edict of Milan for all people, Christians and non-Christians alike?

Answer 27

Granted freedom of religion.

Question 28

What Emperor is famously known to have burned down Rome? Who did he accuse of doing it?

Answer 28

Nero and he accused the Christians