Roman Empire

A significant difference between the social structure of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire was that

• the classes of the Roman Empire were more diverse than those of the Roman Republic

• in the Roman Republic, freed people and slaves were two separate classes

• there was a new upper class in the Roman Empire

• in the Roman Empire, people had less opportunities to rise in social status

"Certain social classes changed in the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire."

Which of these supports this statement?

• Marcus Aurelius promoted army officers based on merit, rather than their social standing.

• Marcus Aurelius promoted army officers based on merit, rather than their social standing.

• Trajan led an extensive public building program in Rome.

• Diocletian established a tetrarchy to deal with "the Crisis of the Third Century."

Which of the following is a trend that developed during the decline of the Roman Republic and continued during the rise of Imperial Rome?

• Increased power of the lower classes in government decision-making

• Decreased interest in art, literature, and scholarship

• Decreased trade and more focus on internal matters

• Increased wealth among the upper class and poverty among the lower class

How did the military contribute to the growth and longevity of the Roman Empire?

• Military leaders formed a balance of power with the Emperor.

• Military commanders were in charge of appointing Senators.

• Soldiers were organized into highly efficient legions.

• Soldiers helped to expand the network of Roman roads.

Which of these is true of the Roman road system?

• Augustus had all Roman roads paved with marble.

• Improving the roads helped the Roman Empire to grow.

• The road system provided easy access for enemies to invade Rome.

• Roman roads were built only during times of peace.

How did the political structure established by Augustus contribute to the strength and longevity of the Roman Empire?

• Augustus dismissed the Senate and set up a peaceful dictatorship.

• Augustus set up a tetrarchy to divide power among regions of the Empire.

• Augustus ended territorial expansion in order to have greater control over Rome.

• Augustus appointed governors to rule provinces that were far from central Rome.

Which Roman emperor was responsible for a major shift in the dominant religious attitude of the Roman Empire?

• Constantine

• Diocletian

• Hadrian

• Marcus Aurelius

Which Roman emperor was concerned with marking the Empire's borders?

• Augustus

• Hadrian

• Vespasian

• Diocletian

Which Roman emperor was responsible for extending the boundaries of the Empire, as shown in this map?

• Hadrian

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Trajan