Roman Empire Flashcard Review

Front

Why was Rome so powerful during 200 C.E.?

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They had one unified language and set of laws, they had a lot of roads to connect the empire, it had a very strong military.

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Constantine did all the following EXCEPT: was the emperor of the Roman Empire, moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium, made Christianity the official religion of the empire

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built the Colosseum

Front

Which statement BEST shows that the Romans were once a strong empire? Options: they expanded onto three continents-Europe, Africa, and Asia; they had a military; Constantine moved the capital to Byzantium for better protection; all of these are correct

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they expanded onto three continents-Europe, Africa, and Asia

Front

Which was NOT a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire? Options: it was easy to pick a new leader, empire was too big to defend, high taxes, not enough jobs available

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it was easy to pick a new leader

Front

Which legacy of the Roman Empire is most useful today? Options: Latin, Roman numerals, roads, mosaics

Back

roads

Front

After 300 C.E., what was the official religion of the Roman Empire?

Back

Christianity

Front

What legacy is this picture representing?

Back

aqueducts

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What was the final reason that Rome fell in 476 C.E.?

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invading tribes kept attacking

Front

Latin is an important legacy today because

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it influenced many languages like Spanish, Italian, Portuguese

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Which legacy did NOT allow the Romans to build higher and stronger buildings? Options: columns, arches, domes, vaults, concrete

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citizenship