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- 1. Multiple Choice
What does this map tell you about the Roman Empire?
That the Western and Eastern Roman Empires became stronger
That between 100-500 AD, various tribes attacked the Roman Empire, which weakened it significantly
That the Roman Empire successfully repelled attacks against them
That only two tribes attacked the Roman Empire
- 2. Multiple Choice
Caesar's willingness to give the Roman masses this item______________ led to the Roman Senate taking the action in the picture. What was this item?
silk
gold
land
wheat
- 3. Multiple Choice
All of the following cultures were associated with the Hellenistic Era except for which one?
American
Egyptian
Indian
Greek
- 4. Multiple Choice
This prominent leader emerged from the 2nd Triumvirate to lead Rome as its first emperor...
Claudius
Caesar
Marc Antony
Octavian
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which fact WASN'T TRUE about Achilles
he was totally indestructible and undefeatable
he killed Troy's greatest warrior
he was Greece's greatest warrior
he was moody
- 6. Multiple Choice
This Greek philosopher was considered to be the greatest one in Greek history?
Herodotus
Socrates
Aristotle
Plato
- 7. Multiple Choice
What was the purpose of an aqueduct?
to form a bridge from one area to another
to transport drinkable water from one area to another
it was designed to form a wall to repel invaders
it was a multi-tiered highway for the soldiers to march to other towns
- 8. Multiple Choice
Troy's greatest warrior?
Paris
Hector
Achilles
Odysseus
- 9. Multiple Choice
This individual is associated with Athenian Democracy more than any other ruler?
Solon
Cleisthenes
Pericles
Plato
- 10. Multiple Choice
What was the Pax Romana?
a long period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire
the end of the Roman Empire
a plague that decimated the empire
the name for the reign of Caesar
- 11. Multiple Choice
Jesus was known for all of the following except for what
being the alleged messiah
transforming people into the best version of themselves
being crucified by the Roman military
catering his teachings to the rich
- 12. Multiple Choice
Who were allowed to serve in the Roman Senate for life?
Plebians
slaves
Patricians
helots
- 13. Multiple Choice
"I will leave my empire to the strongest!" Who would mostly make that statement from this unit?
Octavian
Achilles
Caesar
Alexander
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which area did Alexander the Great fail to conquer?
Rome
India
Ethiopia
Greece
- 15. Multiple Choice
This emperor made Christianity the official religion of Rome?
Caesar
Theodosius
Constantine
Claudius
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which group (s) attacked Rome shortly before its demise?
Vandals, Visigoths
the Mongols
the Vikings
the Chinese warlords
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which statement was not associated with Roman gladiators?
they usually had long careers
they would fight other gladiators to the death
most were slaves
their sweat was actually sold to admiring fans
they were celebrities in Rome
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which city isn't an example of a modern day polis?
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Rydal
Cartersville
- 19. Multiple Choice
The lessons of Jesus were taught in this document?
the Old Testament of the Bible
the Quran
the New Testament of the Bible
the Torah
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which story WASN'T TRUE about Alexander the Great?
that he allegedly killed his father
he made Alexandria in Egypt his capital
he had one of the biggest empires in the ancient world
he died from exhaustion and multiple injuries
he started the Pax Romana
- 21. Multiple Choice
What was the Socratic method?
getting students to think for themselves by asking them questions
berating students
giving students money for producing good answers
a new way of ruling an empire
- 22. Multiple Choice
Constantine had the Roman senate pass the Edict of Milan that allowed what?
the Pax Romana
an end to the Trojan War
a tolerance for the Christian religion
a promotion of the Roman gods
- 23. Multiple Choice
What did Achilles do to Hector during the Trojan War?
he killed Hector and dragged his body around Troy
he abducted him and sent him back to Greece
he bribed Hector so that they wouldn't fight
He destroyed Hector's military forces
- 24. Multiple Choice
Aristotle promoted this type of research?
pi
square roots
scientific method
guided hypothesis
- 25. Multiple Choice
Octavian received this impressive title...
Augustus or the Revered One
the Messiah
Dictator
Chief Senate leader
- 26. Multiple Choice
Christianity did all of the following except for WHAT?
it gave people hope
it promoted salvation for everyone
it appealed to people like slaves
it WAS ALWAYS the favorite religion of Rome
- 27. Multiple Choice
Caesar was a part of which group?
the First Triumvirate
the Directory
the Second Triumvirate
the Presidential group
- 28. Multiple Choice
Which factor DIDN'T contribute to the fall of the Roman Empire?
Lead poisoning
a plague hitting the empire
Spartacus and his gladiator army decisively destroying the Roman Empire
barbarians overran Rome
- 29. Multiple Choice
The Greek Gods and Goddess WERE NOT known for this?
being humble
being moody
being erratic
acting like petulant children
- 30. Multiple Choice
This PS3 game was based on this time period?
Ancient India
Ancient Rome
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
- 31. Multiple Choice
What term strongly affected the development of both the Greek and Roman Empires?
geography
their combined military might
they had the mandate of heaven bestowed upon them by their gods
they were extremely lucky in all of their endeavors
- 32. Multiple Choice
In this type of government, a king or queen rules?
monarchy
aristocracy
direct democracy
oligarchy
- 33. Multiple Choice
The Greek city-state, Sparta, was known for promoting this?
democracy
religion
the military
peace
- 34. Multiple Choice
Athens had a direct democracy type of government which meant that...
a tyrant ran the city-state
a queen ran the city-state
the rich ran the city-state
most of the people ran the city-state
- 35. Multiple Choice
In this type of government, the rich control the city-state?
direct democracy
oligarchy
dictatorship
aristocracy
- 36. Multiple Choice
In this type of government, a small number of citizens control the city-state?
oligarchy
aristocracy
direct democracy
aristocracy
- 37. Multiple Choice
This cultural characteristic brought the Greek city-states together?
external wars
language
disease
infighting
- 38. Multiple Choice
The Roman Empire never anticipated that this one individual's crucifixion would affect the world for centuries.
Claudius
Aristotle
Alexander the Great
Jesus
Julius Caesar
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