Legacy of the Roman Empire Review

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Which method was commonly used to choose a new Roman emperor? Options: selection by philosophers, fighting among private armies, secret ballot by the Senate, voice vote by Roman citizens

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fighting among private armies

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Look at the timeline. Which event belongs on the blank line? Options: The Roman capital moves to Byzantium., The Praetorian Guard is dissolved., The Romans develop the alphabet., The Romans conquered Gaul.

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The Roman capital moves to Byzantium.

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What event marked the fall of Rome in 476 C.E.?

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Germanic tribes overthrew the last emperor in the west.

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What type of Roman sculpture inspired some American artists?

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lifelike statues of famous people

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Which of these structures is Roman? Options: A, B, C, D

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D

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The Romans built aqueducts to carry 

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water.

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Which engineering feat connected the city of Rome with territories throughout the empire?

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roads

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Which of the following describes how Latin most influences modern English? law terms, prefixes and roots, numeral style, sentence structure, alphabet style

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law terms, prefixes and roots

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The Fall of Rome marks the start of which historical time period?

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medieval period

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The term "habeas corpus" means the accused must be informed of the charges against them. This is an example of Rome’s influence on what?

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Law