Question 1

define the following term:
-Goths and Franks

Accepted Answer

The Goths and Franks were both Germanic

Question 2

define the following term:
-aqueducts

Accepted Answer

Aqueducts are structures used in ancient

Question 3

Which of the following statements was true of Augustan society?

Accepted Answer

A) Popular assemblies of the lower classes continually grew in importance. 
B) Legislation was passed concerning the corruption of morals. 
C) Equestrians achieved complete dominance in the political sphere. 
D) Religion was no longer considered important. 
E) The city of Rome, including the Colosseum, was entirely rebuilt. 
A) Popular assemblies of the lower classes continually grew in importance. 
B) Legislation was passed concerning the corruption of morals. 
C) Equestrians achieved complete dominance in the political sphere. 
D) Religion was no longer considered important. 
E) The city of Rome, including the Colosseum, was entirely rebuilt.

Question 4

Among 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 5

define the following term:
-Vesuvius and Pompeii

Accepted Answer

Vesuvius is a famous volcano located in

Question 6

The prolific "silver age" writer Seneca

Accepted Answer

A) rejected the Stoic ideal of political service for a carefree life of opulence. 
B) satirized Rome's new rich class in his Satyricon . 
C) composed philosophical letters on the theme of Stoicism. 
D) died in a state of abject poverty despite remaining close friends with Nero. 
E) took part in the successful assassination of Nero. 
A) rejected the Stoic ideal of political service for a carefree life of opulence. 
B) satirized Rome's new rich class in his Satyricon . 
C) composed philosophical letters on the theme of Stoicism. 
D) died in a state of abject poverty despite remaining close friends with Nero. 
E) took part in the successful assassination of Nero.

Question 7

In the city of Rome, the poor were housed in massive apartment blocks known as "villas."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The city on the Tiber that was Rome's chief port was

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A) Venice. 
B) Marseilles. 
C) Naples. 
D) Tiberius. 
E) Ostia. 
A) Venice. 
B) Marseilles. 
C) Naples. 
D) Tiberius. 
E) Ostia.

Question 9

define the following term:
-maius imperium

Accepted Answer

Maius imperium, which translates to "gre

Question 10

The first of the Flavian emperors was

Accepted Answer

A) Nero. 
B) Tiberius. 
C) Hadrian. 
D) Caligula. 
E) Vespasian. 
A) Nero. 
B) Tiberius. 
C) Hadrian. 
D) Caligula. 
E) Vespasian.

Question 11

It has been said of the Romans that two of their major contributions to Western civilization were in the areas of law and engineering. What exactly did the Romans achieve in each area?

Accepted Answer

In the area of law, the Romans made sign

Question 12

define the following term:
-latifundia and coloni

Accepted Answer

Latifundia and coloni were two important

Question 13

define the following term:
-bishops

Accepted Answer

Bishops are high-ranking members of the

Question 14

How and why did the teachings of Christianity pose a challenge traditional Roman attitudes, values, and lifestyles?

Accepted Answer

The teachings of Christianity posed a ch

Question 15

define the following term:
-Seneca

Accepted Answer

Seneca was a Roman philosopher, statesma

Question 16

define the following term:
-the Pax Romana

Accepted Answer

The Pax Romana, which means "Roman Peace

Question 17

define the following term:
-the Eucharist

Accepted Answer

The Eucharist is a central sacrament in

Question 18

During the Early Empire (14-180 C.E.), the Roman army

Accepted Answer

A) was increased to 400,000 men. 
B) was dominated by only Italian legionaries. 
C) was successful in invading Gaul. 
D) became corrupt due to nepotism. 
E) became mostly made up of German soldiers, although Romans remained the officers. 
A) was increased to 400,000 men. 
B) was dominated by only Italian legionaries. 
C) was successful in invading Gaul. 
D) became corrupt due to nepotism. 
E) became mostly made up of German soldiers, although Romans remained the officers.

Question 19

define the following term:
-infanticide

Accepted Answer

Infanticide is the act of killing an inf

Question 20

The Aeneid is a poem about

Accepted Answer

A) the founding of Rome. 
B) the Punic Wars. 
C) the joys of farming. 
D) freedom and liberty. 
E) Christian justice. 
A) the founding of Rome. 
B) the Punic Wars. 
C) the joys of farming. 
D) freedom and liberty. 
E) Christian justice.

Exam 6: The Roman Empire

define the following term: -Goths and Franks

define the following term: -aqueducts

Which of the following statements was true of Augustan society?

Among the upper classes of the Early Empire

define the following term: -Vesuvius and Pompeii

The prolific "silver age" writer Seneca

In the city of Rome, the poor were housed in massive apartment blocks known as "villas."

The city on the Tiber that was Rome's chief port was

define the following term: -maius imperium

The first of the Flavian emperors was

It has been said of the Romans that two of their major contributions to Western civilization were in the areas of law and engineering. What exactly did the Romans achieve in each area?

define the following term: -latifundia and coloni

define the following term: -bishops

How and why did the teachings of Christianity pose a challenge traditional Roman attitudes, values, and lifestyles?

define the following term: -Seneca

define the following term: -the Pax Romana

define the following term: -the Eucharist

During the Early Empire (14-180 C.E.), the Roman army

define the following term: -infanticide

The Aeneid is a poem about

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