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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich factor most contributed to the early success of Roman agriculture?a mild climateannual floodinggovernment-run farmsadvanced farming methods
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat impact did the climate of central Italy have on Rome's development?It lengthened the military campaign season, which made rapid conquest easier.It fostered tropical diseases, which promoted rapid medical and scientific advancements.It helped farmers produce a consistent supply of food, which enabled the economy to diversify.It made it easy to grow spices but hard to grow food crops, which contributed to the need to establish trade.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich factor contributed most to the development of Rome's early trade ties with North Africa?production of spices and silklarge agricultural food surplusesnearby supplies of gold and silverproximity to important shipping lanes
- 4. Multiple ChoiceHow did the Romans advance the system of coins first introduced by the Lydians?They made coins heavy enough to make them hard to steal.They produced coins in a way that made them harder to counterfeit.They minted coins in different denominations with a set value for each.They signed trade agreements so that their coins would be used more widely.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat effect did the Alps have on Rome?They funneled European trade routes directly into Rome.They limited Rome's connections with other European peoples.They made travel across the Italian Peninsula difficult.They provided runoff that ensured Rome an adequate water supply.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe Roman Empire began with a settlement in which location?the middle of Italythe Euphrates River valleythe mountains of central Europethe eastern coast the Mediterranean Sea
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these groups benefited the most from the extensive system of roads and bridges built throughout the Roman Empire?foreign invadersreligious missionariesmerchants and tradersfarmers and domestic workers
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAt one point, the Roman Empire controlled the entireSouthwest Asian desertIberian PeninsulaEuropean continentKlakamp Peninsula
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best explains how Rome’s proximity to the Tiber River delta contributed to its prosperity?Rome was close enough to use the river to import grain from nearby civilizations, but far enough away to avoid damage from routine flooding.Rome was close enough to use the river to irrigate fields, but too far to use it as a reliable source of travel.Rome was close enough to use the river for access to the sea, but too far to use the river for agricultural purposes.Rome was close enough to use the river for agriculture and trade, but far enough away to be protected from foreign invasion.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceRoman coins typically included images ofemperors and godsmajor military victoriesscenes from faraway placesgovernmental buildings and temples
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe growth of the Roman population as the empire expanded produced which of these problems?deadly communicable diseasesreliance on foreign graindeepening religious conflictpolitical turmoil in the provinces
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe network of roads in the Roman Empire most directly helped the Roman government address which question?How can we ensure an adequate food supply for the city?How can we protect borders that are thousands of miles long?How can we put former soldiers to work so they will not pose a threat?How can we control trade between our population and foreign peoples?
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe location of Rome made which activity an important part of its early economy?tradefishingshipbuildingironworking
- 14. Multiple ChoiceAn archaeologist finding a Roman coin in India most likely indicates thatRoman trade networks reached all the way to IndiaRoman ambassadors signed treaties with Indian rulersthe Roman Empire controlled India for a period of timethe Roman army attempted to invade India at one point
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe Roman Empire lasted for 100 years.TrueFalse
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe Romans also developed one of the world's first sewers.TrueFalse
- 17. Multiple ChoiceLike other civilizations, Rome developed in a river's delta.TrueFalse
- 18. Multiple ChoiceRome was one of the first civilizations to pave its roads.TrueFalse
- 19. Multiple ChoiceRomans were the first to use coins.TrueFalse
- 20. Multiple ChoiceCoin images allowed people to determine a coin's worth as well as recognize the authority of the ruler.TrueFalse
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