Exam 5: The Civilization of Ancient Rome

Italy was the least slave-based economy known to history.

How did Augustus use propaganda to secure and promote his rule?

What accounts for the Pax Romana,a remarkable period of peace and prosperity for Rome?

Much of what we know about the Gallic Wars comes from the book,On the War in Gaul,which was written by:

In order to serve in the army,Roman men had to:

Julius Caesar's assassination was the first time the Senate had resorted to murder to rid itself of a powerful adversary.

A central tenet in Roman life was the idea of pietas,which meant:

Roman women were particularly drawn to Eastern mystery cults because women:

After a plebeian rebellion in the early fifth century b.c.e. ,

One consequence of Rome's conquests was the increased role in society played by:

The growth of slavery in Rome eventually meant that:

When Julius Caesar adopted Octavian as his heir,

How did the Punic Wars make Rome into an empire?

How did Julius Caesar both save and ruin Rome?

Traditional Roman religion included ancestor worship and:

To what extent did the Romans borrow from Etruscan society in shaping their own?

The Romans were the first people to use _________ on a massive scale in their buildings.

In part,the successful rule of the "Five Good Emperors" is due to the fact that:

How did Rome's geography contribute to its rise?

Our knowledge of the Etruscans is extensive because of their prolific writing.