25/26 Lesson 3 Assessment

Front

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

Back

fighting among private armies

Front

In the later empire, why did large numbers of Roman farmers move to the cities?

Back

They were unable to compete with large landowners who enslaved people.

Front

Which of these made the empire more difficult to defend as it grew? Options: variety of conflicting laws, lack of resources, A powerful emperor

Back

It was slow getting the military to far out frontiers

Front

What protected the borders of the Roman Empire?

Back

soldiers

Front

Who moved the Roman Empire's capital from Rome to Constantinople resulting in a weakening of Rome?

Back

Constantine

Front

What event MARKED THE FALL of Rome in 476 C.E.?

Back

Germanic Tribes overthrew the last emperor in the west

Front

What type of Roman sculpture inspired American artists? Options: lifelike statues of famous people, abstract statues of fanciful beasts, large statues of horses in action, humorous statues of children playing

Back

lifelike statues of famous people

Front

Which term describes Roman artwork made from small pieces of tile, glass, or colored stone?

Back

Mosaic

Front

The Romans built aqueducts to carry?

Back

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