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Ancient Rome

Official Study Guide for the Ancient Rome Assessment

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After years under the rule of a king, Rome became a republic, which means that... Citizens vote to elect their governmental officials
With the fall of the Western Roman Empire, what two time periods overtook Europe? The Middle Ages and Byzantine Empire
What was the primary role of the Consuls in the Roman Republic? Leading the army and administering the government for a one-year term.
Which major geographical feature is a mountain range that provided a natural barrier protecting Ancient Rome to the north? Alps Mountains
Name one internal cause of the decline of the Western Roman Empire. No new expansion
The transition of Rome from a Republic to an Empire is generally marked by the rise of its first emperor. Who was this first emperor? Augustus (Octavian)
Which characteristic was NOT a core principle of the Roman Republic's government? Centralized Absolute Power: All authority rested in the hands of one person, the Emperor.
Constantine played an important role in the growth of which religion? Christianity
When Constantine moved the capital of Rome... Power of the empire moved from West to East
Ancient Roman engineers were famous for building structures to carry water over long distances. What is the name for these structures, which are still visible in parts of Europe? Aqueducts
Which is not a geographic feature that helped Rome be successful. Tyrrhenian Sea
The year 476 AD brought the fall of the ... Western Roman Empire
Which architectural structures are Roman legacies? Domes, Vaults, Arches
What is Diocletian's greatest accomplishments to save the empire? Divided Rome into East and West
How did the Roman Empire under Constantine control help spread Christianity? They banned all attacks on Christians
What was Justinian I's greatest accomplishment for the Byzantine Empire? Developed the Justinian Law Code
Factors including higher taxes, constant leadership changes, lack of communication, a decline in trade, and lack of loyalty from military and politicians helped lead to... The downfall, division, and fall of Western Roman Empire
Historian Suetonius, within R.L.A.H, describes Augustus as a great leader for the following reasons except... He would never eat anything until all his guest have had at least ate half of their plates
Which statement accurately describes a major difference between the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire? The Republic was governed by elected officials and senatorial advice, while the Empire was ruled primarily by one hereditary emperor.
Which of the following is considered a major contribution of Ancient Rome that still influences modern life? The development of large-scale road systems and concrete
A key turning point in Roman history was the assassination of Julius Caesar. What political shift did this event most directly contribute to? The end of the Republic and the start of the Roman Empire
What is the historical order of Rome's political system? Kingdom, Republic, Empire
A Cleveland Browns' fan walks into Cleveland Browns Stadium every sunday to cheer on the Browns. What Roman Legacy is he walking into every Sunday? Engineering Legacy
The Eastern Roman Empire is also known as which empire? Byzantine Empire
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