Sem 1- 6 week (2) Flashcards
Match the following vocabulary word on the left to the best definition on the right.
patrician
a person who is a member of the highest social class
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plebeian
a member of the common people of ancient Rome
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republic
a country that is governed by elected representatives
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senate
the group of officials who led the ancient Roman government
The Twelve Tables was the law code created during the Roman Republic.
True
False
True
Roman architecture was only influenced by the Egyptians.
True
False
False
Romans used mathematical and scientific principles learned from the Greeks.
True
False
True
Women were given the same rights as plebeians in Classical Rome.
True
False
False
Which of the following established a representative republic in Rome? Illiad and The Odyssey Twelve Tables hieroglyphs Magna Carta
Twelve Tables
Which of the following concepts was influenced by the Greeks? plebeians republic senate democracy
democracy
How did the geography of Rome influence its development?
- Its location in the Alps led to protection from invaders.
- Its location on the coast provided protection and access to trade.
- Its location on an island allowed for easy access to coastal trade cities.
- Its location in a desert hindered agricultural development.
Its location on the coast provided protection and access to trade.
Who did the Romans borrow the idea of democracy from? Mongols Greeks Etruscans Minoans
Greeks
The Roman Republic refers to the time period in which Rome was governed by \_\_\_\_\_. a tribune a senate a woman a king
a senate
Which of the following best describes the representative republic in Rome?
- All citizens, men, women, and slaves had representation in government.
- Freed men were represented by the senate and tribunes.
- All citizens were given the opportunity to participate in direct democracy.
- Women were elected to tribunals.
Freed men were represented by the senate and tribunes.
What Roman class of people included wealthy, land-owning aristocrats? royals patricians plebians consuls
patricians
The Twelve Tables were innovative at the time because they _____.
gave citizens equal treatment before the law
gave slaves the right to vote in major elections
came up with the idea of an “eye for an eye”
allowed for intermarriage between patricians and plebeians
gave citizens equal treatment before the law
How did the patricians get representation in the Roman Republic? They overthrew the senate. They elected consuls to the senate. They chose tribune representatives. They passed a civil service exam.
They elected consuls to the senate.
What was one result of the Punic Wars fought between the Romans and the Carthaginians?
Carthage sacked the Romans, leading to their decline.
Carthage took over the Roman government.
Rome lost land but their government was stable.
Rome gained land but was left with political turmoil.
Rome gained land but was left with political turmoil.
Who was the first dictator of Rome in 44 BC? Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus Marc Antony Gaius Julius Caesar Marcus Licinius Crassus
Gaius Julius Caesar
What enabled Augustus to rule as emperor without challenge from citizens?
He stopped collecting taxes and fighting wars.
He was oppressive and killed any opponents.
He gave women the right to vote and divorce.
He restored systems that were popular in the Roman Republic.
He restored systems that were popular in the Roman Republic.
Which statement best describes the period known as Pax Romana?
Rome grew, and art and architecture flourished.
Rome fought several wars and grew.
Rome was in a state of decline and financial ruin.
Rome prospered because of a high turnover of emperors.
Rome grew, and art and architecture flourished.
Which statement best illustrates the Roman Republic’s influence on the U.S. government?
U.S. citizens vote on legality in court cases.
U.S. citizens vote for representatives in the government.
U.S. citizens vote directly for laws to be passed.
U.S. citizens vote if they own land and have wealth.
U.S. citizens vote for representatives in the government.
How did farmers and merchants get representation in the Roman Republic?
They elected consuls to the senate.
They overthrew the republic.
They had direct democracy.
They chose representatives in tribunes.
They chose representatives in tribunes.
The Colosseum was used primarily for \_\_\_\_\_. education academies entertainment military training religious services
entertainment
The group of officials who led the ancient Roman government
senate
A country that is governed by elected representatives
republic
An extensive territory or enterprise under single domination or control
empire
The language of ancient Rome
Latin
A person who rules a country with total
dictator
Which of the following is a monotheistic religion? Roman mythology Greek mythology Hinduism Christianity
Christianity
Judaism and Christianity both believe in \_\_\_\_\_. the New Testament one God the Quran many gods
one God
One factor that helped spread Christianity in the Roman Empire was \_\_\_\_\_. literacy among the poor a singular ethnicity a common language a common homeland
a common language
One result of the siege of Jerusalem in AD 70 was that _____.
Christians were no longer allowed in Jerusalem
Jews had to pay a tax to practice their faith
Christians were allowed to practice their faith underground
Jews were granted the same rights as Roman elites
Jews had to pay a tax to practice their faith
The Edict of Milan in AD 313 granted \_\_\_\_\_. slaves rights to own property religious tolerance to Christians religious tolerance to all religions women the right to vote
religious tolerance to Christians
Which of the following was the Christian prophet called the Son of God? Noah Moses Abraham Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth
Both Jews and Christians follow the Ten Commandments.
True
False
True
Christians had to practice their faith in secret until the Edict of Milan.
True
False
True
The ineffectiveness of the Roman military was mostly due to the inadequate pay.
True
False
False
Political instability and corruption played a major role in the fall of the Roman Empire.
True
False
True
Which of the following led to the collapse of Rome? standardization of coins Germanic invasions peace agreements with foreigners continual land acquisition
Germanic invasions
Which of the following was an economic factor in the decline of Rome?
- An increased rate of inflation within the empire contributed to the decline.
- The collapse of the Roman army led to the decline of the empire.
- A large increase in employment within the empire contributed to the decline.
- A series of poorly constructed alliances with Egypt contributed to the decline.
An increased rate of inflation within the empire contributed to the decline.
Which of the following was a political factor in the collapse of Rome?
- A widespread outbreak of diseases reduced the population too quickly.
- The inflation rate of Roman currency caused the economy to destabilize.
- Widespread corruption of the empire’s leaders led to distrust and a lack of loyalty among the citizens of Rome.
- The constant expansion of the empire stretched its resources too thin.
Widespread corruption of the empire’s leaders led to distrust and a lack of loyalty among the citizens of Rome.
What did Romans contribute to architecture? Obelisks Domes Columns Naves
Domes
What best defines a republic form of government? citizens vote directly on laws citizens elect representatives citizens do not get a vote citizens only elect senators
citizens elect representatives
A succession of unstable, corrupt Emperors contributed to the fall of Rome.
True
False
True
Who legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire? Julius Caesar Diocletian Constantine Theodosius
Constantine
During the \_\_\_\_\_ Rome flourished, and grew in size, art, and architecture. Pax Mongolica Pax Romana Pax Republic Pax Christianity
Pax Romana
What group invaded Rome, contributing to its fall? Byzantine Huns Han Egyptians
Huns
When Rome split into two, what did the Eastern part become known as? Holy Roman Empire Ottomon Byzantine Ming
Byzantine
Which of the following statements best summarizes the impact of the fall of the Roman Empire on western Europe?
- Western Europe was taken over by the British and grew dramatically.
- Western Europe broke up into fiefs and the Dark Ages were ushered in.
- Western Europe became the Byzantine Empire, which lasted another 1000 years.
- Western Europe broke up into little kingdoms and made several scientific discoveries.
Western Europe broke up into fiefs and the Dark Ages were ushered in.
Compared to Hammurabi’s Code, the Roman Twelve Tables _____.
clearly illustrated unequal treatment before the law
gave women the right to vote and own land
allowed for equal treatment before the law
was a document based on Christian teaching
allowed for equal treatment before the law
What aided in the growth of the Christian religion in the Roman Empire?
- The radical belief in one god was a new and novel concept never seen before.
- It appealed to the poor, and the common language of the empire helped people spread and understand the message.
- The limited trade routes did not allow for citizens to be exposed to polytheism from the Greeks.
- Constantine permitted Christians to practice freely, and forced conversions on the citizens.
It appealed to the poor, and the common language of the empire helped people spread and understand the message.
Which dynasty implemented the civil service exams in China? Shang Qin Zhou Han
Han
