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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which manner of speaking had the most influence over the development of local languages in conquered regions?
the Classic Greek spoken by scholars
the traditional Latin spoken by patricians
the modern Greek spoken by Roman magistrates
the vulgar Latin spoken by Roman soldiers
- 2. Multiple Choice
In ancient Rome, most former slaves became free by
joining the military
purchasing their freedom
being freed by a foreign invader
rebelling against their owners
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which factor was most important to the increase in Roman infrastructure projects during the Pax Romana?
the rediscovery of Egyptian architecture
the use of Greek mathematical ideas
the new Roman tax system
the invention of concrete
- 4. Multiple Choice
The Coliseum in ancient Rome was used for
training soldiers
holding political rallies
entertaining the public
buying and selling slaves
- 5. Multiple Choice
A consistent supply of grain from Egypt helped Roman officials avoid which problem?
a shortage of farm labor
a dangerous slave uprising
political unrest among the city's poor
budget problems for the government
- 6. Multiple Choice
In Rome, the greatest amount of political power was exercised by
the plebeians
wealthy people
military commanders
middle-class merchants
- 7. Multiple Choice
The large amount of available slave labor led to which problem in ancient Rome?
a decrease in tax revenue for the government
a weakened military and defense system
increased unemployment for the plebeians
a lack of food throughout the empire
- 8. Multiple Choice
In ancient Rome, Latin would most likely have been used in which situation?
a conversation between a husband and a wife in the city of Rome
a transaction between a Phoenician trader and a Roman patrician
an argument between a Roman patrician and one of his slaves
a discussion between a Roman diplomat and a foreign ruler
- 9. Multiple Choice
The Roman alphabet was an adaptation of the alphabet first developed by which ancient people?
Egyptians
Hebrews
Phoenicians
Sumerians
- 10. Multiple Choice
During times of peace, the Roman military was
put to work on patricians' farms
decreased in size to save money
commanded by elected officials
used to work on infrastructure projects
- 11. Multiple Choice
The Roman ideals of justice were reflected in
the Twelve Tables
the Pax Romana
the census
the tributum
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