Rome SOL questions

What geographic feature did Hannibal cross to invade the Italian peninsula?

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Himalaya

• The Sahara Desert

• The Alps

This timeline describes the life of

• Marcus Aurelius

• Julius Caesar

• Marc Antony

• Augustus Caesar

Which of these best describes the role of the apostle Paul in spreading Christianity?

• He traveled throughout the Roman Empire converting people to Christianity.

• He became the first Christian emperor of Rome.

• He convinced the Roman emperor to legalize Christianity.

• He established the first Christian church in Rome.

Which number on the map was the location of the capital of the ancient Roman Empire?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Before the creation of the Twelve Tables, why did Roman Plebeians want a written law code?

• To eliminate slavery based on debt

• To decrease the power fathers held over their families

• To decrease the power consuls had over society

• To prevent patricians from abusing their positions

Which lists these events in the correct chronological order?

• 1, 2, 3, 4

• 2, 4, 3, 1

• 3, 1, 2, 4

• 4, 3, 1, 2

Which number marks a province of the Roman Empire?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which characteristic is associated with both the Roman and Greek cultures?

• An army of legionnaires

• Polytheistic religion

• Bicameral legislature

• The rule of emperors

Which best replaces the question mark?

• Citizenship Rights

• Social Structure

• Representative Government

• Trade Policies

Constantine brought a significant change to the Roman Empire by

• writing a constitution

• abolish slavery

• moving the capital

• banning monotheism