Question 1

What was one key feature of the Roman Republic's government?

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It had a system of checks and balances among different branches

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It was a monarchy ruled by kings

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Citizens had no role in the government

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It allowed only one ruler to make all decisions

Question 2

What was the significance of the Twelve Tables in the Roman Republic?

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They established the rule of law and protected citizens' rights

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They listed the names of all Roman senators

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They were a form of poetry written by Roman citizens

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They described the geography of Rome

Question 3

How did civic participation occur in the Roman Republic?

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Citizens voted to elect representatives and participate in decision-making

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Only wealthy men could participate in the government

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Citizens had no say in the government

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Only the military made decisions for the republic

Question 4

What is a key characteristic of the representative democracy in the Roman Republic?

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Citizens elected officials to make decisions on their behalf

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Decisions were made by a single person without public input

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All citizens had to directly vote on every law

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Only senators could vote on issues

Question 5

How did the system of checks and balances function in the Roman Republic?

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It allowed each branch of government to limit the powers of the others

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It encouraged all branches to work independently without oversight

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It eliminated the need for different branches with overlapping powers

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It was designed to let the Senate control everything

Question 6

What was a major benefit of the Twelve Tables for Roman citizens?

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They made the laws clear and accessible to all citizens

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They were written in a secret language

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They focused only on military regulations

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They were only meant for the wealthy class

Question 7

What role did tribunes play in the Roman Republic?

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They protected the rights of the common people

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They represented the interests of the wealthy elite

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They were military leaders in charge of the army

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They made all decisions for the Senate

Question 8

What was one way that Roman citizens participated in their government?

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They could vote in elections for their representatives

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They were required to pay taxes but had no voting rights

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They had to attend all government meetings in person

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They could only express their opinions through public protests

Question 9

Who were the patricians in ancient Rome?

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The wealthy and noble class

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The working class

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The merchants and traders

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The military leaders

Question 10

What was the role of plebeians in ancient Rome?

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They were the common people and worked in various jobs

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They were slaves

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They were only farmers

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They were the ruling class

Question 11

Which group in ancient Rome could hold political power?

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Patricians

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Plebeians

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Slaves

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Farmers

Question 12

What did plebeians fight for in ancient Rome?

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More rights and political representation

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Military power

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Wealth and riches

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Land ownership

Question 13

What was a result of the conflict between patricians and plebeians in ancient Rome?

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The creation of the Tribune of the Plebs

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The Military Coup

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The end of slavery

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The rise of the monarchy

Question 14

What significant change did plebeians achieve through their struggle in ancient Rome?

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The establishment of the Twelve Tables

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The end of the Roman Republic

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The introduction of monarchy

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The creation of an empire

Question 15

Which of the following statements best describes Julius Caesar's characteristics as a leader?

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He was a military general with strong support from the common people and became dictator for life until his assassination.

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He ruled as a king instead of a dictator.

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He was only a political leader with no military experience.

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He avoided helping the lower class and was never assassinated.

Question 16

How did Julius Caesar earn the loyalty of the plebeians (common people)?

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By implementing reforms that improved their lives and distributing land.

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By ignoring their concerns completely.

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By taking away their rights.

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By raising their taxes significantly.

Question 17

What was one of Julius Caesar's significant achievements as a military leader?

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He expanded the Roman Republic's territories through successful military campaigns.

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He only focused on political affairs and never engaged in battles.

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He lost all his military conquests.

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He refused to lead his troops into any conflict.

Question 18

What is the Pax Romana?

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A long period of peace and stability in the Roman Empire

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A famous battle

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A Roman festival

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A type of Roman architecture

Question 19

How did Augustus Caesar improve the economy of the Roman Empire?

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By establishing a stable currency and trade routes

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By increasing taxes on all citizens

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By banning all trade

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By closing all markets

Question 20

What title did Augustus take that marked the beginning of the imperial system in Rome?

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Emperor

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Dictator

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Senator

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Consul

Question 21

What was one of Augustus Caesar's major contributions to Roman infrastructure?

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Building roads and aqueducts

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Closing the coliseum

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Destroying old buildings

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Banning public baths

Question 22

Who established Constantinople as the capital of the Roman Empire?

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Constantine

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Trajan

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Augustus

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Julius Caesar

Question 23

What was one reason for the division of the Roman Empire into East and West?

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To make it easier to govern

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To increase taxes

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To start a war

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To create more currencies

Question 24

Which city did Constantine rename to become the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?

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Constantinople

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Rome

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Athens

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Alexandria

Question 25

What was a significant impact of the establishment of Constantinople as the capital?

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It became a center of trade and culture

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It increased the size of the army

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It ended all wars

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It replaced all other cities

Question 26

What name is given to the continuation of the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

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Byzantine Empire

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Mughal Empire

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Ottoman Empire

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Holy Roman Empire

Question 27

Which group of people constantly attacked the Western Roman Empire and contributed to its fall?

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Germanic tribes

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Celtic farmers

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Persian merchants

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Greek warriors

Question 28

What was one effect of political corruption in the Western Roman Empire?

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Weak leadership and instability

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Higher education standards

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Stronger military alliances

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Increased trade and wealth

Question 29

How did economic instability contribute to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

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It led to a loss of resources and inflation

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It improved trade relations

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It created more jobs

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It increased military spending

Question 30

What is one reason why the Eastern Roman Empire, or Byzantine Empire, survived longer than the Western Roman Empire?

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Stronger economy and trade networks

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Smaller territory

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Less political corruption

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Better military technology

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