Ancient Rome 10.1 TEST Review
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- Q1Which factor most contributed to the early success of Roman agriculture?advanced farming methodsgovernment-run farmsa mild climateannual flooding30s
- Q2What impact did the climate of central Italy have on Rome's development?It fostered tropical diseases, which promoted rapid medical and scientific advancements.It made it easy to grow spices but hard to grow food crops, which contributed to the need to establish trade.It helped farmers produce a consistent supply of food, which enabled the economy to diversify.It lengthened the military campaign season, which made rapid conquest easier.30s
- Q3Which factor contributed most to the development of Rome's early trade ties with North Africa?production of spices and silknearby supplies of gold and silverproximity to important shipping laneslarge agricultural food surpluses30s
- Q4How did the Romans advance the system of coins first introduced by the Lydians?They minted coins in different denominations with a set value for each.They made coins heavy enough to make them hard to steal.They signed trade agreements so that their coins would be used more widely.They produced coins in a way that made them harder to counterfeit.30s
- Q5What effect did the Alps have on Rome?They funneled European trade routes directly into Rome.They provided runoff that ensured Rome an adequate water supply.They made travel across the Italian Peninsula difficult.They limited Rome's connections with other European peoples.30s
- Q6The Roman Empire began with a settlement in which location?the mountains of central Europethe eastern coast the Mediterranean Seathe middle of Italythe Euphrates River valley30s
- Q7Which of these groups benefited the most from the extensive system of roads and bridges built throughout the Roman Empire?farmers and domestic workersmerchants and tradersreligious missionariesforeign invaders30s
- Q8At one point, the Roman Empire controlled the entireIberian PeninsulaSouthwest Asian desertKlakamp PeninsulaEuropean continent30s
- Q9Which statement best explains how Rome’s proximity to the Tiber River delta contributed to its prosperity?Rome was close enough to use the river to import grain from nearby civilizations, but far enough away to avoid damage from routine flooding.Rome was close enough to use the river to irrigate fields, but too far to use it as a reliable source of travel.Rome was close enough to use the river for access to the sea, but too far to use the river for agricultural purposes.Rome was close enough to use the river for agriculture and trade, but far enough away to be protected from foreign invasion.30s
- Q10Roman coins typically included images ofemperors and godsscenes from faraway placesmajor military victoriesgovernmental buildings and temples30s
- Q11The growth of the Roman population as the empire expanded produced which of these problems?reliance on foreign grainpolitical turmoil in the provincesdeadly communicable diseasesdeepening religious conflict30s
- Q12The network of roads in the Roman Empire most directly helped the Roman government address which question?How can we control trade between our population and foreign peoples?How can we put former soldiers to work so they will not pose a threat?How can we ensure an adequate food supply for the city?How can we protect borders that are thousands of miles long?30s
- Q13The location of Rome made which activity an important part of its early economy?fishingtradeshipbuildingironworking30s
- Q14An archaeologist finding a Roman coin in India most likely indicates thatRoman trade networks reached all the way to IndiaRoman ambassadors signed treaties with Indian rulersthe Roman army attempted to invade India at one pointthe Roman Empire controlled India for a period of time30s
- Q15The Roman Empire lasted for 100 years.TrueFalse30s