Question 1

All of the following occurred during the reigns of the five "good emperors" EXCEPT for

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A) the creation of a period of peace lasting approximately 100 years. 
B) the establishment of educational programs for the poor. 
C) the halting of imperial bureaucratic growth. 
D) extensive building programs. 
E) the development of considerable prosperity. 
A) the creation of a period of peace lasting approximately 100 years. 
B) the establishment of educational programs for the poor. 
C) the halting of imperial bureaucratic growth. 
D) extensive building programs. 
E) the development of considerable prosperity.

Question 2

Concerning social classes during early Roman Empire,

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A) provincials were allowed to hold certain high magisterial positions. 
B) the power of the equestrian class was expanded. 
C) the Senate was expanded to include 400 equestrians. 
D) debt slavery was ended as a means to acquire slaves. 
E) independent farms made up the soldiers in Rome's legions. 
A) provincials were allowed to hold certain high magisterial positions. 
B) the power of the equestrian class was expanded. 
C) the Senate was expanded to include 400 equestrians. 
D) debt slavery was ended as a means to acquire slaves. 
E) independent farms made up the soldiers in Rome's legions.

Question 3

Compare and contrast the second century and the third century C.E. in the Roman Empire.

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The second century and the third century

Question 4

What important changes took place in the Roman family in the first two centuries C.E.?

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In the first two centuries C.E., the Rom

Question 5

The praetorian guard came to play an important role in making and deposing emperors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The historian Edward Gibbon claimed that the Roman Empire in second century C.E. was a true Golden Age. What evidence could give credence to Gibbon's argument and what evidence could be given to refute it?

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The answer of The historian Edward Gibbon claimed that the...

Question 7

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance.
-Goths and Franks

Accepted Answer

The Goths and Franks were both Germanic

Question 8

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance.
-good emperors

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The "good emperors" refer to a group of

Question 9

Upper-class Roman women in the early empire saw their freedom and independence curtailed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance.
-Horace

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Horace was a Roman poet during the time

Question 11

How does the literature of the late Republic, the Augustan Age, and the Early Empire reflect the political problems of each period?

Accepted Answer

The literature of the late Republic, the

Question 12

Because of concerns of security and fear of the possible weakening of traditional Roman values, Roman troops were always kept in isolation and away from the local communities where they were stationed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which statement best describes the upper classes of the Early Empire?

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A) Birthrates increased. 
B) The power of the paterfamilias increased. 
C) Contraception and abortion fell into disfavor. 
D) Divorce was made illegal. 
E) Women had considerable freedom and independence. 
A) Birthrates increased. 
B) The power of the paterfamilias increased. 
C) Contraception and abortion fell into disfavor. 
D) Divorce was made illegal. 
E) Women had considerable freedom and independence.

Question 14

What was Livy most known for in the Augustan Age?

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A) Aeneid 
B) Metamophoses 
C) Satires 
D) Meditations 
E) History of Rome in 142 books 
A) Aeneid 
B) Metamophoses 
C) Satires 
D) Meditations 
E) History of Rome in 142 books

Question 15

What was an important economic trend during the early empire?

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A) Steady drain of gold and silver from the West to the East 
B) Growing income equality 
C) Rapid decline in unemployment 
D) Frequent, and long lasting, economic downturns 
E) Virtually no inflation 
A) Steady drain of gold and silver from the West to the East 
B) Growing income equality 
C) Rapid decline in unemployment 
D) Frequent, and long lasting, economic downturns 
E) Virtually no inflation

Question 16

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance.
-pax Romana

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The answer of For each historical identification question, define the...

Question 17

Define "Romanization." In what areas and with what social groups was Romanization most complete? Why?

Accepted Answer

Romanization refers to the process by wh

Question 18

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance.
-Essenes and the Dead Sea Scrolls

Accepted Answer

The Essenes were a Jewish sect that exis

Question 19

How many people lived in the city of Rome during the time of Augustus?

Accepted Answer

A) 50,000 
B) 250,000 
C) 400,000 
D) 600,000 
E) 1 million 
A) 50,000 
B) 250,000 
C) 400,000 
D) 600,000 
E) 1 million

Question 20

What accounts for the prosperity of the early empire? In your opinion, what factor was most important? Why?

Accepted Answer

The prosperity of the early empire can b

Exam 6: The Roman Empire

All of the following occurred during the reigns of the five "good emperors" EXCEPT for

Concerning social classes during early Roman Empire,

Compare and contrast the second century and the third century C.E. in the Roman Empire.

What important changes took place in the Roman family in the first two centuries C.E.?

The praetorian guard came to play an important role in making and deposing emperors.

The historian Edward Gibbon claimed that the Roman Empire in second century C.E. was a true Golden Age. What evidence could give credence to Gibbon's argument and what evidence could be given to refute it?

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. -Goths and Franks

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. -good emperors

Upper-class Roman women in the early empire saw their freedom and independence curtailed.

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. -Horace

How does the literature of the late Republic, the Augustan Age, and the Early Empire reflect the political problems of each period?

Because of concerns of security and fear of the possible weakening of traditional Roman values, Roman troops were always kept in isolation and away from the local communities where they were stationed.

Which statement best describes the upper classes of the Early Empire?

What was Livy most known for in the Augustan Age?

What was an important economic trend during the early empire?

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. -pax Romana

Define "Romanization." In what areas and with what social groups was Romanization most complete? Why?

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. -Essenes and the Dead Sea Scrolls

How many people lived in the city of Rome during the time of Augustus?

What accounts for the prosperity of the early empire? In your opinion, what factor was most important? Why?

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