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Ch.7 Ancient Rome.
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Unlike the Greeks, who were interested in ideas, the Romans were more interested in
a) using knowledge to build things.
b) focusing on trade instead of education.
c) copying the Egyptians' approach to learning.
d) spreading democracy throughout the empire.
The Roman senate gave Augustus all the power he wanted because
a) they were grateful for Rome's peace and prosperity.
b) he made himself dictator.
c) he threatened to destroy the republic.
d) the conquered people threatened to revolt.
Julius Caesar was able to gain control of Rome after he was victorious in winning at _____
a) Gaul
b) Rome
c) Pocahontas
d) Carthage
Because the Roman government was led by two men, power was
a) divided equally between them
b) given to local governors
c) in the hands of the plebeians
d) in the hands of the senate
A structure that carries water over long distances is called a(n)
a) aqueduct
b) inflator
c) republic
d) province
In ancient Rome, a Roman governor ruled each _____________ of the empire.
a) province
b) disciple
c) aqueduct
d) inflation
A follower of a person or belief is called a(n)
a) disciple
b) dictator
c) mercenary
d) plebeian
Ancient Rome had a form of government, called a(n) _________________, in which citizens vote for their leader.
a) republic
b) dictatorship
c) aqueduct
d) province
In ancient Rome, a wealthy, upper class person was called a(n)
a) patrician
b) plebeian
c) dictator
d) disciple
Roman law was based on the idea of
a) fairness
b) revenge
c) inequality
d) absolute rule
The majority of Roman citizens were
a) unemployed
b) wealthy
c) farmers
d) merchants
The Roman emperors gave free grain to the poor
a) to prevent riots when the harvest was poor.
b) whenever they were unemployed.
c) whenever they had a surplus.
d) because the law required it.
Romans were tolerant of other religions throughout their empire as long as they
a) showed loyalty to the Roman gods and emperor.
b) agreed to give up their religion after a period of time.
c) agreed to become slaves.
d) agreed to join the Roman army.
Two reasons for Rome's serious economic problems were
a) unemployment and inflation.
b) low taxes and drought.
c) the cost of maintaining a small army and low taxes.
d) a severe plague and drought.
If two Roman consuls disagreed on how to handle an emergency, Roman law provided for
a) the appointment of a dictator.
b) the election of a king.
c) the crowning of an emperor.
d) the appointment of a general.
The Latin word for I forbid it is
a) veto
b) plebeian
c) consul
d) dictate
Roman law is important to us today because
a) it developed ideas of justice that are the basis of our legal system.
b) it did not protect the rights of people accused of crimes.
c) it was extremely harsh and unfair to conquered peoples.
d) it shows why the empire finally fell apart.
Which was NOT a reason the Roman Empire began to decline with the rule of Commodus in AD 180?
a) Romans were tolerant of other religions.
b) Rome was having an economic decline at this time.
c) The army was filled with mercenaries rather than loyal soldiers.
d) The generals/emperors stole money from the treasury for themselves.
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