Rome Unit Test

Hist. 1.2

The fall of the Western Roman Empire resulted in

• A. A stronger, more unified Empire

• B. a takeover of much of Europe by Muslim rulers from the Middle East

• C. the disappearance of the Latin language from Europe for several centuries

• D. the rise of a powerful movement to spread Christianity throughout Europe

Hist. 1.2

In ancient Rome, aqueducts were primarily used to...

• A. run decorative fountains

• B. improve the quality of life for all

• C. bring supplies to the military

• D. offer protection along trade routes

3.1 Economics

At the end of the Punic Wars and at the time Julius Caesar came to power, what was the "status" of the Roman Empire?

• B. political stability

• C. economic unrest & political conflicts

• D. military weakness

In the 3rd Punic war, who invades Carthage from the sea?

• Scipio

• Hannibal

• Zama

• Spaniards

3.1 Economics

The Punic Wars resulted in economic gains and benefits to the Roman Empire by...(choose all that apply)

• A. adding a massive expansion of Roman territory which allowed control of trade routes

• the Romans were awarded treasury of Carthage

• the Romans were awarded ships from Carthage

3.1 Economics

Because Rome was limited in its ability to produce and export a wide variety of goods and meet the demands of its enormous population, what did the Romans do to meet the demand of exotic goods?

• They increased trade outside of Rome, which ended up hurt the farming communities in Rome.

• They developed better farming and used slaves to increase production.

• They stopped buying exotic goods.

3.1 Economics

Rome faced many challenges as it expanded its territory, but they faced those problems by developing solutions...Because the military needed to move quickly and transport supplies, how did they address this problem?

• They used a variety of animals to move supplies

• They built sturdy roads with drainage ditches.

• They made better equipment that was easier to move

• They expanded farming for trade

3.2 Economics

At the peak of Roman power, the territory of the Roman Empire went from Great Britain in the north and Spain in the west, to North Africa in the south, and the Middle East. Which statement explains how the people of the Roman Empire BENEFITTED from the size and scope of its territory?

• A. The size of the Roman population meant that only a very small percentage of citizens had to serve in the military.

• B. Romans controlled a vast territory, which created a wealthy and diverse economy that resulted in widespread prosperity.

• C. In order to control a expansive empire, Roman rulers had to invest large sums of money for improving transportation.

• D.The size of the Roman Empire intimidated foreign enemies, leading to few military challenges from neighboring peoples.

3.2 Economics

The Roman monetary system had which benefit over the barter system?

• A. Coins had more value than bartered goods.

• B. Coins were harder to lose than bartered goods.

• C. Coins were easier to carry in large quantities than bartered goods.

• D. Coins were harder to use in foreign countries than bartered goods.

3.2 Economics

This was a time of economic prosperity. This two-century period of Roman history known as the “Pax Romana” was...

• A. more beneficial to plebeians than it was to patricians

• B. a result of Roman peace treaties with all of the nations that it bordered

• C. not important to the stability of the Roman Republic

• D. an extended period of internal peace, stablity, and prosperity throughout the empire