Question 1

Among Augustus' key innovations in Roman provincial rule was his

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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 2

IDENTIFICATIONS
-latifundia and coloni

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Latifundia and coloni were two important

Question 3

IDENTIFICATIONS
-gladiatorial games

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The gladiatorial games were a popular fo

Question 4

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 5

IDENTIFICATIONS
-maius imperium

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Maius imperium, which translates to "gre

Question 6

Which of the following statements best describes the governing of Roman provinces under Augustus?

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A)  efficient, with the governor usually being an ex-general 
B)  efficient, with legates cooperating with the local elites 
C)  poor, with Roman governors often being corrupt 
D)  efficient, with governors receiving one year of training before assuming their positions 
E)  mostly efficient, although there were numerous local uprisings against Roman rule 
A)  efficient, with the governor usually being an ex-general 
B)  efficient, with legates cooperating with the local elites 
C)  poor, with Roman governors often being corrupt 
D)  efficient, with governors receiving one year of training before assuming their positions 
E)  mostly efficient, although there were numerous local uprisings against Roman rule

Question 7

The absolute monarchical powers of Augustus as princeps led to

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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)  a and c 
E)  all of the above 
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)  a and c 
E)  all of the above

Question 8

The emperor who said, "Live in harmony, make the soldiers rich, and don't give a damn for anything else" was

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A)  Augustus. 
B)  Nero. 
C)  Trajan. 
D)  Maximilian. 
E)  Septimius Severus. 
A)  Augustus. 
B)  Nero. 
C)  Trajan. 
D)  Maximilian. 
E)  Septimius Severus.

Question 9

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Varus and the Teutoburg Forest

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Varus and the Teutoburg Forest is a sign

Question 10

The historian Edward Gibbon claimed that the Roman Empire in second century A.D. 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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Evidence that could give credence to Gib

Question 11

Assume that you are a Roman citizen living in Rome in the second century A.D. Discuss both the potential good and bad points of your daily existence.

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As a Roman citizen living in Rome in the

Question 12

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements was not true of Roman society in the early Empire:

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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 14

The peace of the Roman Empire and the security of the princeps depended ultimately upon the support of the patrician class and the Senate.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Flavians

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The Flavians were a Roman imperial dynas

Question 16

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Romanization

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Romanization refers to the process of sp

Question 17

Marcus Aurelius' cruel son, who was strangled by his wrestling partner in 192 C.E. was

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A)  Caligula. 
B)  Nero. 
C)  Commodus. 
D)  Domitian. 
E)  Nerva. 
A)  Caligula. 
B)  Nero. 
C)  Commodus. 
D)  Domitian. 
E)  Nerva.

Question 18

The Aeneid is a poem by Virgil about

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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.

Question 19

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Ulpian

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Ulpian was a prominent Roman jurist who

Question 20

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Decius and Diocletian

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Decius and Diocletian were both Roman em

Exam 6: the Roman Empire

Among Augustus' key innovations in Roman provincial rule was his

IDENTIFICATIONS -latifundia and coloni

IDENTIFICATIONS -gladiatorial games

Concerning social classes during early Roman Empire,

IDENTIFICATIONS -maius imperium

Which of the following statements best describes the governing of Roman provinces under Augustus?

The absolute monarchical powers of Augustus as princeps led to

The emperor who said, "Live in harmony, make the soldiers rich, and don't give a damn for anything else" was

IDENTIFICATIONS -Varus and the Teutoburg Forest

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

Assume that you are a Roman citizen living in Rome in the second century A.D. Discuss both the potential good and bad points of your daily existence.

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

Which of the following statements was not true of Roman society in the early Empire:

The peace of the Roman Empire and the security of the princeps depended ultimately upon the support of the patrician class and the Senate.

IDENTIFICATIONS -Flavians

IDENTIFICATIONS -Romanization

Marcus Aurelius' cruel son, who was strangled by his wrestling partner in 192 C.E. was

The Aeneid is a poem by Virgil about

IDENTIFICATIONS -Ulpian

IDENTIFICATIONS -Decius and Diocletian

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