Question 1

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Zealots

Accepted Answer

The term "Zealots" refers to a Jewish po

Question 2

IDENTIFICATIONS
-equestrian order

Accepted Answer

The Equestrian Order, also known as the

Question 3

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 4

The "golden age" historian Livy is well known for his

Accepted Answer

A)  rejection of Latin prose in favor of Greek poetic forms. 
B)  perceiving history in terms of sharp moral lessons. 
C)  factual accuracy and critical judgment toward his sources and Rome's past. 
D)  Epistles, which portrayed Rome as a degenerate society in a state of collapse. 
E)  history of the Trojan Wars, which was the subject of the Aeneid. 
A)  rejection of Latin prose in favor of Greek poetic forms. 
B)  perceiving history in terms of sharp moral lessons. 
C)  factual accuracy and critical judgment toward his sources and Rome's past. 
D)  Epistles, which portrayed Rome as a degenerate society in a state of collapse. 
E)  history of the Trojan Wars, which was the subject of the Aeneid.

Question 5

Among Augustus' most important actions in the area of Roman religion was his

Accepted Answer

A)  destruction of the cults of Augustus and Roma. 
B)  claim to be a god in his own lifetime. 
C)  creation of an imperial cult. 
D)  outlawing all traditional female religious festivals. 
E)  destruction of all of the mystery religions. 
A)  destruction of the cults of Augustus and Roma. 
B)  claim to be a god in his own lifetime. 
C)  creation of an imperial cult. 
D)  outlawing all traditional female religious festivals. 
E)  destruction of all of the mystery religions.

Question 6

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Ovid

Accepted Answer

Ovid, also known as Publius Ovidius Naso

Question 7

Hadrian's wall was built to protect

Accepted Answer

A)  Dacia. 
B)  Alexandria. 
C)  Rome itself. 
D)  Roman Britain. 
E)  Rome's harbor at Ostia. 
A)  Dacia. 
B)  Alexandria. 
C)  Rome itself. 
D)  Roman Britain. 
E)  Rome's harbor at Ostia.

Question 8

Under the rule of Augustus, the Roman Empire

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A)  was a Principate, without Augustus acting as an equal co-ruler with the Senate. 
B)  returned to its traditional republic institutions. 
C)  turned towards an absolute monarchy, with the princeps overshadowing the Senate. 
D)  experienced a series of civil wars, making Augustus unpopular among the citizenry. 
E)  became an oligarchy, with political power shared between the princeps and the Senate 
A)  was a Principate, without Augustus acting as an equal co-ruler with the Senate. 
B)  returned to its traditional republic institutions. 
C)  turned towards an absolute monarchy, with the princeps overshadowing the Senate. 
D)  experienced a series of civil wars, making Augustus unpopular among the citizenry. 
E)  became an oligarchy, with political power shared between the princeps and the Senate

Question 9

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 10

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Augustus

Accepted Answer

Augustus, also known as Gaius Octavius,

Question 11

IDENTIFICATIONS
-the Pax Romana

Accepted Answer

The Pax Romana, which means "Roman Peace

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Question 14

The mystery cult of Mithraism in the Early Empire

Accepted Answer

A)  was widely practiced by women. 
B)  was completely opposed to the practices of Christianity. 
C)  centered around the worship of the gods Roma and Augustus. 
D)  was an illegal monotheistic religion 
E)  was a religion especially favored by soldiers. 
A)  was widely practiced by women. 
B)  was completely opposed to the practices of Christianity. 
C)  centered around the worship of the gods Roma and Augustus. 
D)  was an illegal monotheistic religion 
E)  was a religion especially favored by soldiers.

Question 15

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Septimius Severis

Accepted Answer

Septimius Severus, also known as Lucius

Question 16

The last great persecution of Christians was ordered by

Accepted Answer

A)  Marcus Aurelius. 
B)  Octavian. 
C)  Constantine. 
D)  Pontius Pilate. 
E)  Diocletian. 
A)  Marcus Aurelius. 
B)  Octavian. 
C)  Constantine. 
D)  Pontius Pilate. 
E)  Diocletian.

Question 17

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

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A)  being a period of peace for approximately 100 years. 
B)  the establishment of educational programs for the poor. 
C)  the halting of imperial bureaucratic growth. 
D)  extensive building programs. 
E)  being an era of prosperity 
A)  being a period of peace for approximately 100 years. 
B)  the establishment of educational programs for the poor. 
C)  the halting of imperial bureaucratic growth. 
D)  extensive building programs. 
E)  being an era of prosperity

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 event that curtailed Augustus's expansionist policies was

Accepted Answer

A)  the Senatorial rejection of imperialist policy in 20 B.C. 
B)  the defeat by Varus in the Teutoburg Forest. 
C)  the revolt of the Egyptians in 14 B.C. 
D)  the successful series of invasions by the Parthians in the east. 
E)  revolt by the Jews in Judea. 
A)  the Senatorial rejection of imperialist policy in 20 B.C. 
B)  the defeat by Varus in the Teutoburg Forest. 
C)  the revolt of the Egyptians in 14 B.C. 
D)  the successful series of invasions by the Parthians in the east. 
E)  revolt by the Jews in Judea.

Question 20

Trade and commerce in the Early Empire

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulated manufacturing. 
B)  concentrated some industries in certain areas. 
C)  was secondary in importance to agriculture. 
D)  a and c 
E)  a, b, and c 
A)  stimulated manufacturing. 
B)  concentrated some industries in certain areas. 
C)  was secondary in importance to agriculture. 
D)  a and c 
E)  a, b, and c

Exam 6: the Roman Empire

IDENTIFICATIONS -Zealots

IDENTIFICATIONS -equestrian order

The prolific "silver age" writer Seneca

The "golden age" historian Livy is well known for his

Among Augustus' most important actions in the area of Roman religion was his

IDENTIFICATIONS -Ovid

Hadrian's wall was built to protect

Under the rule of Augustus, the Roman Empire

Which of the following is not true of the Colosseum:

IDENTIFICATIONS -Augustus

IDENTIFICATIONS -the Pax Romana

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

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

The mystery cult of Mithraism in the Early Empire

IDENTIFICATIONS -Septimius Severis

The last great persecution of Christians was ordered by

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

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

The event that curtailed Augustus's expansionist policies was

Trade and commerce in the Early Empire

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