The Romans
Study Guide for Unit Test
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One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
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the concept of zero
the process of making silk
a republican form of government
the printing press
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The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by
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a strong central government
rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
universal suffrage in national elections
a strict adherence to constitutional principles
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The Twelve Tables were the written laws of
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ancient Babylonia
the Mauryan Empire
the British Empire
ancient Rome
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Which ancient civilization is associated with the Twelve Tables, an extensive road system, and the poets Horace
and Virgil?
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Babylonian
Greek
Phoenician
Roman
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The ancient Romans’ most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
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economics
poetry
drama
law
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Important long-term contributions of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area of
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military technology
religious doctrine
economic policy and planning
government and law
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A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture was the
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concept of government by laws
belief that political power should be controlled by the military
establishment of agricultural communes
rejection of the concept of slavery
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An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
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a renewed interest in education and the arts
a period of disorder and weak central government
an increase in trade and manufacturing
growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
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Base your answer to the question on the map below and on your knowledge of social studies.
Which statement is best supported by the information on this map?
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The Roman Empire extended over three continents.
Rivers kept invaders out of the Roman Empire.
Alexandria served as the eastern capital of the Roman Empire.
Carthage was eventually destroyed by the Romans.
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Base your answer to the question on the map below and on your knowledge of social studies.
Based on the information provided by this map, which body of water was most likely the center of Roman
trade?
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Red Sea
Black Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
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