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Ancient Rome

Quiz by Veronika Day

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  • Q1
    Which of the following identifies why christianity is still a widely popular in modern day?
    Christianity was legalized in Ancient Rome which is why it is a widely popular religion still today.
    None of the above.
    Christianity was forbidden forbidden in Ancient Rome which made it very appealing to Romans.
    Christianity was not popular in Rome at all.
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following correctly identifies the period in Rome history known as Pax Romana
    200 years of war
    200 years of peace
    200 years of starvation
    200 years of floods
    30s
  • Q3
    True or False: Barbarian Invasions, Decline in morals/values, Health Problems, and Political corruption are all theories that the Roman Empire fell.
    False, there are no theories. We know that it was only starvation.
    True
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following correctly identifies the event that was part of Rome transitioning from a republic to an empire?
    Augustus Caesar taking power in 31 B.C.
    Jesus Christ is Crucified and Christianity begins 33 A.D.
    Constantine defeats Licinius 324 A.D.
    Augustus Romulus is forced from the throne 476 A.D.
    30s
  • Q5
    True or False: The people that Rome conquered abandoned the Romans.
    True
    False, The people that Rome conquered stayed close due to being granted citizenship
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following DOES NOT identify an event that led to the Roman Republic transitioning to the Roman Empire?
    Julius Caesar becomes dictator for life 65 B.C.
    Julius Caesar is murdered by the Senate
 44 B.C.
    Constantine grants religious freedom to the Christians 313 A.D.
    Julius Caesar allies with Cleopatra around 48 B.C.
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following correctly identifies the intended function of Aqueducts?
    For entertainment
    To bring water to towns from nearby mountains.
    For decoration
    To take water away from the towns to nearby mountains
    30s
  • Q8
    True or False: People were persecuted and killed for practicing Christianity. This was because they would refuse to worship pagan gods which was against the law.
    False. Christianity was always legal.
    True. Christianity was eventually made legal by Constantine and this led to Christianity being as popular as it is now.
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following correctly identifies the definition of a republic?
    Form of government in which a few wealthy people have all the power.
    Form of government in which one person has all the power.
    Form of government (similar to democracy) in which the power is in the hands the people who vote on the matters directly; majority wins
    Form of that an illegitimate ruler has all the power.
    30s
  • Q10
    What is an empire?
    One country that is led by a dictator.
    A group of countries or regions that are controlled by one leader or government
    One country that is led by an illegitimate ruler.
    One country that is led by a democratic ruler.
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following best identifies the focus of Rome's government and laws?
    Maintaining the ideas that everyone who is poor does not matter.
    Maintaining the ides of democracy and the rights of Roman citizen
    Maintaining the ideas of a dictatorship
    Maintaining complete control of their citizens
    30s
  • Q12
    True or False: Rome's religion was polytheistic and similar to that of Greece's religion.
    False.
    True.
    30s
  • Q13
    True or False: Polytheism means that you only believe in ONE god.
    True, Polytheism is the belief of one god.
    False, Polytheism is believing in many gods.
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following best identifies the GREATEST contribution from Ancient Rome?
    Democracy
    Drama
    Concrete
    Irrigation
    30s
  • Q15
    True or False: Roman architecture was similar to that of Greek architecture and style, yet the Romans were able to improve it by using better material and different methods.
    True.
    False, it was nothing like the Greek's architecture and style.
    30s

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