Question 1

Hadrian built a defensive wall in which Roman territory?

Accepted Answer

A) Dacia 
B) Arabia 
C) Mesopotamia 
D) Britain 
E) Gaul 
A) Dacia 
B) Arabia 
C) Mesopotamia 
D) Britain 
E) Gaul

Question 2

The early values of Christianity, as exemplified in Jesus' "sermon on the mount,"

Accepted Answer

A) emphasized devotion to the values of humility, charity, and true brotherly love. 
B) were similar to those of Greco-Roman civilization. 
C) emphasized the equality between the earthly and spiritual kingdoms. 
D) were dependent on the ethical tenets of Mithraism. 
E) All of these are correct. 
A) emphasized devotion to the values of humility, charity, and true brotherly love. 
B) were similar to those of Greco-Roman civilization. 
C) emphasized the equality between the earthly and spiritual kingdoms. 
D) were dependent on the ethical tenets of Mithraism. 
E) All of these are correct.

Question 3

Which of the following statements was NOT true of Roman society in the Early Empire?

Accepted Answer

A) The introduction of Hellenistic doctors made medicine more scientific. 
B) Slaves were treated more harshly as their numbers increased. 
C) The "classical age" of Roman law occurred in this era. 
D) Upper-class women gained considerable freedom and independence. 
E) The emperors increased their authority over the Senate. 
A) The introduction of Hellenistic doctors made medicine more scientific. 
B) Slaves were treated more harshly as their numbers increased. 
C) The "classical age" of Roman law occurred in this era. 
D) Upper-class women gained considerable freedom and independence. 
E) The emperors increased their authority over the Senate.

Question 4

Explain the factors involved in the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire.Tertullian is reported to have called the blood of martyrs "the seed of the church." What role did persecution and martyrdom play in encouraging conversions?

Accepted Answer

The spread of Christianity in the Roman

Question 5

The poet Juvenal commented that the only things that concerned Romans were bread and circuses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The absolute monarchical powers of Augustus as princeps led to

Accepted Answer

A) the usual victory of his candidates in official elections. 
B) the decline of popular participation in elections. 
C) his great popularity, as he followed proper legal forms for his power. 
D) led to the perception that he co-ruled with the Senate. 
E) All of these are correct. 
A) the usual victory of his candidates in official elections. 
B) the decline of popular participation in elections. 
C) his great popularity, as he followed proper legal forms for his power. 
D) led to the perception that he co-ruled with the Senate. 
E) All of these are correct.

Question 7

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 8

Which of the following is NOT true of the Colosseum?

Accepted Answer

A) Its official name was the Flavian Amphitheater. 
B) It could seat 50,000 spectators. 
C) It was the scene of gladiatorial combats. 
D) It was built by Vespasian. 
E) It was destroyed by Caligula. 
A) Its official name was the Flavian Amphitheater. 
B) It could seat 50,000 spectators. 
C) It was the scene of gladiatorial combats. 
D) It was built by Vespasian. 
E) It was destroyed by Caligula.

Question 9

Among Augustus's key innovations in Roman provincial rule was his

Accepted Answer

A) abandonment of North Africa. 
B) division of Roman provinces into those ruled directly by the princeps and the senatorial provinces administered by the Senate. 
C) use of military governors alone. 
D) complete revision of provincial tax policies. 
E) creation of a federal system wherein provincial governors had almost complete power. 
A) abandonment of North Africa. 
B) division of Roman provinces into those ruled directly by the princeps and the senatorial provinces administered by the Senate. 
C) use of military governors alone. 
D) complete revision of provincial tax policies. 
E) creation of a federal system wherein provincial governors had almost complete power.

Question 10

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 11

When Augustus died, who chose his successor?

Accepted Answer

A) the army 
B) the Senate 
C) Augustus himself 
D) the Praetorian Guard 
E) the citizens of Rome through a vote 
A) the army 
B) the Senate 
C) Augustus himself 
D) the Praetorian Guard 
E) the citizens of Rome through a vote

Question 12

Identify the correct relationship between "golden age" author and his major work:

Accepted Answer

A) Virgil-Amores 
B) Ovid-Aeneid 
C) Horace-History of Rome 
D) Cicero-The Georgics 
E) Ovid-The Art of Love 
A) Virgil-Amores 
B) Ovid-Aeneid 
C) Horace-History of Rome 
D) Cicero-The Georgics 
E) Ovid-The Art of Love

Question 13

Christianity spread very slowly and remained a minority religion in the Roman Empire by the end of the first century C.E.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In the face of overpopulation throughout the empire, Augustus discouraged the growth of large families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Scientific medicine entered the Roman world at

Accepted Answer

A) the beginning of the Republic. 
B) the end of the reign of Octavian. 
C) the beginning of the Christian era. 
D) the end of the third century B.C.E. 
E) the behest of Julius Caesar. 
A) the beginning of the Republic. 
B) the end of the reign of Octavian. 
C) the beginning of the Christian era. 
D) the end of the third century B.C.E. 
E) the behest of Julius Caesar.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The second century and the third century

Question 17

Which of the following argued that women should be subservient to men?

Accepted Answer

A) Jesus of Nazareth 
B) Mary Magdalene 
C) John the Baptist 
D) Paul of Tarsus 
E) Diocletian 
A) Jesus of Nazareth 
B) Mary Magdalene 
C) John the Baptist 
D) Paul of Tarsus 
E) Diocletian

Question 18

Which one of the following mystery cults had a great following, especially among the urban poor?

Accepted Answer

A) Dionysus 
B) Mars 
C) John the Baptist 
D) Horus 
E) Isis 
A) Dionysus 
B) Mars 
C) John the Baptist 
D) Horus 
E) Isis

Question 19

The largest area of Roman innovation in architecture was

Accepted Answer

A) the use of concrete on a massive scale. 
B) stained glass. 
C) colonnades. 
D) the vault. 
E) the pillar. 
A) the use of concrete on a massive scale. 
B) stained glass. 
C) colonnades. 
D) the vault. 
E) the pillar.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 6: The Roman Empire

Hadrian built a defensive wall in which Roman territory?

The early values of Christianity, as exemplified in Jesus' "sermon on the mount,"

Which of the following statements was NOT true of Roman society in the Early Empire?

Explain the factors involved in the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire.Tertullian is reported to have called the blood of martyrs "the seed of the church." What role did persecution and martyrdom play in encouraging conversions?

The poet Juvenal commented that the only things that concerned Romans were bread and circuses.

The absolute monarchical powers of Augustus as princeps led to

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?

Which of the following is NOT true of the Colosseum?

Among Augustus's key innovations in Roman provincial rule was his

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

When Augustus died, who chose his successor?

Identify the correct relationship between "golden age" author and his major work:

Christianity spread very slowly and remained a minority religion in the Roman Empire by the end of the first century C.E.

In the face of overpopulation throughout the empire, Augustus discouraged the growth of large families.

Scientific medicine entered the Roman world at

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

Which of the following argued that women should be subservient to men?

Which one of the following mystery cults had a great following, especially among the urban poor?

The largest area of Roman innovation in architecture was

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

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