Review 1 Flashcards
The accurate histories of Rome , annals and histories, were written by
Tacitus
The great roman epic was written by….
Virgil
The family languages that developed from Latin are called
Classical languages
The design of the roman aqueducts made significant use of the architectural structure of the
Arch
The art form called bas-relief is a type of
Sculpture
Which of the following was an important principle of roman law?
A person is innocent until proven guilty
…… Was NOT a reason for the decline if the Roman Empire
Strong military
The emperors purpose for dividing the Roman Empire was
To make control of the empire efficient
Which of the following groups if terms best summarizes the legacy of the Roman Empire
Architecture engineering law language
What regions of the world today are still strongly influenced by the achievements of Rome?
Europe and the US
What new belief helped Buddhism become popular with the masses?
Many people could become Buddhas
How did Indian traders affect SE Asia?
The spread Indian styled of art architecture dance and religion
What encouraged the rise of the banking system in India?
Increased trade
What did Indians discover when they learned about the silk roads?
They could profit by acting as middle men
What scientific concept did Indian astronomers prove long before Europeans did?
The earth is round
