Ch 1 The Legacy of the Roman Empire

Front

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.

Front

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

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Germanic tribes overthrew the last emperor in the west.

Front

What type of Roman sculpture inspired some American artists?

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lifelike statues of famous people

Front

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

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D

Front

The Romans built aqueducts to carry 

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water.

Front

Which engineering feat connected the city of Rome with territory throughout the empire? Options: canals, roads, ships, runners

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roads

Front

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

Back

law terms, prefixes and roots

Front

What historical time period did the Fall of Rome begin?

Back

medieval period

Front

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

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Law

Front

Which quote about Rome is used to describe this chapter? Options: “All road lead to Rome.”, “Rome perished, yet it lives on.”, “We’ll always have Rome.”, “Walk like a Roman.”

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“Rome perished, yet it lives on.”