Question 1

At its height, what was the population of ancient Rome?

Accepted Answer

A)  100,000 
B)  10,000 
C)  1 million 
D)  10 million 
A)  100,000 
B)  10,000 
C)  1 million 
D)  10 million

Question 2

Use the following to answer questions
-pax Romana

Accepted Answer

A) The assembly that was the main institution of power in the Roman Republic, originally composed only of aristocrats. 
B) Primary executives in the Roman Republic, elected for one-year terms, who commanded the army in battle, administered state business, and supervised financial affairs. 
C) The Roman hereditary aristocracy, who held most of the political power in the republic. 
D) The common people of Rome, who were free but had few of the patricians' advantages. 
E) A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage in which Rome emerged the victor.
F)The oldest dominant male of the family, who held great power over the lives of family members.
G)The "Roman peace," a period during the first and second centuries C.E. of political stability and relative peace.
H)In Jewish belief, a savior who would bring a period of peace and happiness for Jews; many Christians came to believe that Jesus was that savior.
I)Originally referring to those who lived in the countryside, the term came to mean those who practiced religions other than Judaism or Christianity.
J)A Christian Church official with jurisdiction over a certain area and the power to determine the correct interpretation of Christian teachings. 
A) The assembly that was the main institution of power in the Roman Republic, originally composed only of aristocrats. 
B) Primary executives in the Roman Republic, elected for one-year terms, who commanded the army in battle, administered state business, and supervised financial affairs. 
C) The Roman hereditary aristocracy, who held most of the political power in the republic. 
D) The common people of Rome, who were free but had few of the patricians' advantages. 
E) A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage in which Rome emerged the victor.
F)The oldest dominant male of the family, who held great power over the lives of family members.
G)The "Roman peace," a period during the first and second centuries C.E. of political stability and relative peace.
H)In Jewish belief, a savior who would bring a period of peace and happiness for Jews; many Christians came to believe that Jesus was that savior.
I)Originally referring to those who lived in the countryside, the term came to mean those who practiced religions other than Judaism or Christianity.
J)A Christian Church official with jurisdiction over a certain area and the power to determine the correct interpretation of Christian teachings.

Question 3

During the Struggle of the Orders, how did the plebeians force political concessions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plebian farmers refused to sell agricultural goods to the cities. 
B)  All plebeians declined to pay annual taxes and local fees. 
C)  Plebian men refused to serve in the military. 
D)  Plebian leaders ordered the assassination of several senators and consuls. 
A)  Plebian farmers refused to sell agricultural goods to the cities. 
B)  All plebeians declined to pay annual taxes and local fees. 
C)  Plebian men refused to serve in the military. 
D)  Plebian leaders ordered the assassination of several senators and consuls.

Question 4

Based on Map 6.2, "Roman Expansion, 262 B.C.E.-180 C.E.," which of the following was likely attractive to the Romans due to its strategic importance as a harbor city?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carthage 
B)  Corduba 
C)  Jerusalem 
D)  Lugdunum 
A)  Carthage 
B)  Corduba 
C)  Jerusalem 
D)  Lugdunum

Question 5

What was relatively unusual about women in Roman families?

Accepted Answer

A)  They seldom ventured outside their homes. 
B)  They were not allowed to learn to read or write. 
C)  They had no role in raising their children. 
D)  They were able to inherit and own property. 
A)  They seldom ventured outside their homes. 
B)  They were not allowed to learn to read or write. 
C)  They had no role in raising their children. 
D)  They were able to inherit and own property.

Question 6

How are Roman women portrayed in Rome's founding legends?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dominant and superior 
B)  Meek and quiet 
C)  Virtuous and brave 
D)  Conniving and deceitful 
A)  Dominant and superior 
B)  Meek and quiet 
C)  Virtuous and brave 
D)  Conniving and deceitful

Question 7

What was the significance of Augustus's rule? In the long run, did he help or hurt the Roman Empire?

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include:
Augustus r

Question 8

What was the main feature of the reform program proposed by Tiberius Gracchus?

Accepted Answer

A)  To provide free bread to the poor of Rome 
B)  To redistribute public land to poor Romans 
C)  To abolish the class distinctions of patricians and plebeians 
D)  To establish colonies populated by ex-soldiers and their families 
A)  To provide free bread to the poor of Rome 
B)  To redistribute public land to poor Romans 
C)  To abolish the class distinctions of patricians and plebeians 
D)  To establish colonies populated by ex-soldiers and their families

Question 9

Use the following to answer questions
-Senate

Accepted Answer

A) The assembly that was the main institution of power in the Roman Republic, originally composed only of aristocrats. 
B) Primary executives in the Roman Republic, elected for one-year terms, who commanded the army in battle, administered state business, and supervised financial affairs. 
C) The Roman hereditary aristocracy, who held most of the political power in the republic. 
D) The common people of Rome, who were free but had few of the patricians' advantages. 
E) A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage in which Rome emerged the victor.
F)The oldest dominant male of the family, who held great power over the lives of family members.
G)The "Roman peace," a period during the first and second centuries C.E. of political stability and relative peace.
H)In Jewish belief, a savior who would bring a period of peace and happiness for Jews; many Christians came to believe that Jesus was that savior.
I)Originally referring to those who lived in the countryside, the term came to mean those who practiced religions other than Judaism or Christianity.
J)A Christian Church official with jurisdiction over a certain area and the power to determine the correct interpretation of Christian teachings. 
A) The assembly that was the main institution of power in the Roman Republic, originally composed only of aristocrats. 
B) Primary executives in the Roman Republic, elected for one-year terms, who commanded the army in battle, administered state business, and supervised financial affairs. 
C) The Roman hereditary aristocracy, who held most of the political power in the republic. 
D) The common people of Rome, who were free but had few of the patricians' advantages. 
E) A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage in which Rome emerged the victor.
F)The oldest dominant male of the family, who held great power over the lives of family members.
G)The "Roman peace," a period during the first and second centuries C.E. of political stability and relative peace.
H)In Jewish belief, a savior who would bring a period of peace and happiness for Jews; many Christians came to believe that Jesus was that savior.
I)Originally referring to those who lived in the countryside, the term came to mean those who practiced religions other than Judaism or Christianity.
J)A Christian Church official with jurisdiction over a certain area and the power to determine the correct interpretation of Christian teachings.

Question 10

Why did Pontius Pilate condemn Jesus to death?

Accepted Answer

A)  He believed Jesus was the Messiah. 
B)  He was an adherent of the mystery religions. 
C)  He was told to do it by the emperor Tiberius. 
D)  He was concerned with maintaining social order. 
A)  He believed Jesus was the Messiah. 
B)  He was an adherent of the mystery religions. 
C)  He was told to do it by the emperor Tiberius. 
D)  He was concerned with maintaining social order.

Question 11

What important improvements in urban planning were made in Rome during the second century C.E.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Separate districts were created for different ethnic groups in the cities. 
B)  A new domestic police force was developed in the city of Rome. 
C)  Hundreds of miles of aqueducts and sewers were built. 
D)  Streets were made straight, and all roads and streets were paved. 
A)  Separate districts were created for different ethnic groups in the cities. 
B)  A new domestic police force was developed in the city of Rome. 
C)  Hundreds of miles of aqueducts and sewers were built. 
D)  Streets were made straight, and all roads and streets were paved.

Question 12

According to Map 6.1, "Roman Italy and the City of Rome, ca. 218 B.C.E.," what evidence is there to suggest that the Greeks had begun to colonize the peninsula prior to the emergence of Roman Italy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greek cities existed on the southeastern shore of the Adriatic Sea. 
B)  Some Greek cities were connected by major roads to the city of Rome. 
C)  Several Greek cities existed on the southern part of the peninsula. 
D)  There are no Greek cities in the northern part of the peninsula. 
A)  Greek cities existed on the southeastern shore of the Adriatic Sea. 
B)  Some Greek cities were connected by major roads to the city of Rome. 
C)  Several Greek cities existed on the southern part of the peninsula. 
D)  There are no Greek cities in the northern part of the peninsula.

Question 13

What developments in the Roman military during the early republic made it so effective and for such a long time?

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include:
The Romans

Question 14

Under Augustus, women could be freed from male guardianship if they

Accepted Answer

A)  had a certain number of children. 
B)  were related to Augustus. 
C)  had a son killed in a war. 
D)  bought their freedom from the state. 
A)  had a certain number of children. 
B)  were related to Augustus. 
C)  had a son killed in a war. 
D)  bought their freedom from the state.

Question 15

To what does the term latifundia refer?

Accepted Answer

A)  All lands conquered by Roman armies 
B)  A new social class primarily created by imperial expansion 
C)  Huge agricultural estates created by warfare and absentee farmers 
D)  Lands given to returning soldiers as payment for their service 
A)  All lands conquered by Roman armies 
B)  A new social class primarily created by imperial expansion 
C)  Huge agricultural estates created by warfare and absentee farmers 
D)  Lands given to returning soldiers as payment for their service

Exam 6: The World of Rome, Ca 1000 Bce-400 Ce

At its height, what was the population of ancient Rome?

Use the following to answer questions -pax Romana

During the Struggle of the Orders, how did the plebeians force political concessions?

Based on Map 6.2, "Roman Expansion, 262 B.C.E.-180 C.E.," which of the following was likely attractive to the Romans due to its strategic importance as a harbor city?

What was relatively unusual about women in Roman families?

How are Roman women portrayed in Rome's founding legends?

What was the significance of Augustus's rule? In the long run, did he help or hurt the Roman Empire?

What was the main feature of the reform program proposed by Tiberius Gracchus?

Use the following to answer questions -Senate

Why did Pontius Pilate condemn Jesus to death?

What important improvements in urban planning were made in Rome during the second century C.E.?

According to Map 6.1, "Roman Italy and the City of Rome, ca. 218 B.C.E.," what evidence is there to suggest that the Greeks had begun to colonize the peninsula prior to the emergence of Roman Italy?

What developments in the Roman military during the early republic made it so effective and for such a long time?

Under Augustus, women could be freed from male guardianship if they

To what does the term latifundia refer?

The Earliest Human Societies, to 2500 Bce

Complex Societies in Southwest Asia and the Nile Valley, 3800-500 Bce

The Foundation of Indian Society, to 300 Ce

Chinas Classical Age, to 221 Bce

The Greek Experience, 3500-30 Bce

East Asia and the Spread of Buddhism, 221 Bce-845 Ce

Continuity and Change in Europe and Western Asia, 250-850

The Islamic World, 600-1400

African Societies and Kingdoms, 1000 Bce-1500 Ce

The Americas, 3200 Bce-1500 Ce

Cultural Exchange in Central and Southern Asia, 300-1400

States and Cultures in East Asia, 800-1400

Europe and Western Asia in the Middle Ages, 800-1450

Europe in the Renaissance and Reformation, 1350-1600

The Acceleration of Global Contact, 1450-1600

The Islamic World Powers, 1300-1800

European Power and Expansion, 1500-1750

New Worldviews and Ways of Life, 1540-1790

Africa and the World, 1400-1800

Continuity and Change in East Asia, 1400-1800

Revolutions in the Atlantic World, 1775-1825

The Revolution in Energy and Industry, 1760-1850

Ideologies of Change in Europe, 1815-1914

Africa, the Ottoman Empire, and the New Imperialism, 1800-1914

Asia and the Pacific in the Era of Imperialism, 1800-1914

The Americas in the Age of Liberalism, 1810-1917

World War and Revolution, 1914-1929

Nationalism in Asia, 1914-1939

The Great Depression and World War Ii, 1929-1945

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Liberalization, 1968-2000s

The Contemporary World in Historical Perspective

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