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- 1. Multiple ChoiceHow did Constantine affect Christianity?He made Christianity legal in 313 ADHe placed even more bans on the religion.He persecuted Christians in the Colosseum.He moved the capital of Rome to the Eastern Empire.
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Which popular Roman attraction is pictured?ColosseumPantheonCircus MaxiumsForum - 3. Multiple ChoiceThe teachings of Jesus of Nazareth led to what religion's development?NazareneChristianityJudaismProtestantism
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat were the two top officials in the Roman government chosen to serve one year?ConsulsPraetorsTribunesSenators
- 5. Multiple ChoiceRome's most important legislative or law-making body of 300 Patrician men was called theForumHouse of RepresentativesCongressSenate
- 6. Multiple ChoiceBy expanding the empire and reorganizing the military and government to make it safe and strong, Caesar Augustus created a new era of prosperity that lasted 200 years calledPax RomanaGolden YearsPax AugustusAge of Prosperity
- 7. Multiple ChoiceAfter their last king, Rome became a _____, where people elect others to govern them. Those elected could only serve for ____.republic; 2 yearsdemocracy; 1 yeardemocracy; 2 yearsrepublic; 1 year
- 8. Multiple ChoiceRoman society was divided into two groups: the _____ (common people) and the _____(wealthy and powerful).Patricians; PlebeiansPlebeians; PatriciansPeasants; PatriciansServants; Plebeians
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe Roman Empire began in 27 BCE when ________ claimed himself as emperor.Julius CaesarMarc AntonyMarcus AntoniusOctavian
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the code of laws that the Romans created that laid out various rights and privelages?Constitution12 TablesRoman LawLaws of Rome
- 11. Multiple ChoiceAccording to a traditional legend, who founded the city of Rome?Helen of TroyRomulus and RemusAristotle and PlatoJulius Caesar
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat were the series of wars between Rome & Carthage?WWITrojan WarsGreek WarsPunic Wars
- 13. Multiple ChoiceMost famous example of Roman Architecture - hold naval battles, wild animals, gladiator fights, etc...ParthenonSphxnxColosseumAqueducts
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the Roman Empire Decline?Barbarian InvasionsReform and Reorganization AttemptsEconomic and Political ProblemsAll of the Above are Reasons for Decline of the Roman Empire
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHow did Julius Caesar’s dictatorship most affect Rome?He constructed a large bridge across the Rhine River.His actions ended the Roman Republic.He conquered Carthage and gave farmland to the poor.He did not have a significant affect on Rome.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich apostle was most responsible for spreading the Christian faith immediately after the death of Jesus by writing letters?OctavianDiocletianPaul of TarsusTheodora
- 17. Multiple ChoiceHow many spectators could sit at the Colosseum?20,00050,000200,000250,000
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWho made himself dictator for life and was seen as a hero to the plebeians because he gave them land & food, but was power-hungry to the patricians?Julius CaesarMark AntonyScipioCaesar Augustus
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the most important effect the killing of the Gracchus brothers had on Roman politics?Romans saw that violence could be used as a political weaponSulla named himself dictatorRomans formed a tripartite govtthe gov't decided to give farms to poor Romans
- 20. Multiple ChoiceA legendary hero from Troy who led the Trojans to a new city after they were defeated in the Trojan WarAeneasRomulusRemusCincinnatus
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