Chapter 5 Quiz
Roman and Han Empires
1. The economic wealth of the early Roman State was based on
[A] mining.
[B] the military.
[C] farming.
[D] mercantilism.
2. The Roman Republic was not a true democracy; it was ruled by
[A] several assemblies of wealthy male citizens.
[B] quasi-democratic institutions.
[C] the military.
[D] an emperor.
3. Which statement is true about Roman women?
[A] They were equal to Roman men.
[B] They were powerless and virtually slaves in their own homes.
[C] They exercised influence over husbands and sons.
[D] They had no say in family matters.
4. Two protracted and bloody wars against the Carthaginians were important because
[A] Rome won control of the western Mediterranean.
[B] it was the first time Rome had ever lost a war.
[C] they limited Rome’s southern expansion.
[D] Roman slaves were freed.
5. When Rome took control of a foreign land, it
[A] immediately enslaved the female population.
[B] gave all of the newly conquered peoples the same privileges as the Roman elite.
[C] opened libraries and universities.
[D] allowed considerable autonomy to cooperative local elites.
6. On what factor do scholars agree was the reason behind why Rome and Han China flourished simultaneously?
[A] Actually, no theory has won the support of most scholars.
[B] availability of bronze and other precious metals.
[C] the volume of trade along the Silk Road
[D]climate change
7. The circumstance surrounding Jesus’ ministry and acclimation by his followers as the messiah was
[A] the barbarian invasion of Rome.
[B] widespread unrest caused by slave rebellions.
[C] the Roman occupation of Judaea.
[D] the collapse of the Roman Empire.
8. Why was becoming Christian considered an act of disloyalty in the Roman Empire?
[A] One of Christianity’s tenets (beliefs) was to overthrow dictators.
[B] Rome had a strong monotheistic tradition.
[C] Christians could not worship the emperor as a deity.
[D] Rome required all citizens to learn about all the world religions.
9. Because of the influence of Confucian ethics, Chinese values emphasized
[A] rugged individualism.
[B] wealth and business ownership.
[C] obedience and proper conduct.
[D] independence of children.
10. The Qin emperor was committed to standardization of coinage, weights and measures, the law code, and writing.
This shows a commitment to
[A] the creation of a unified Chinese civilization.
[B] the incorporation of Confucian principles.
[C] a profound respect for education.
[D] the concept of a harmonious society.
11. In order to supply administrators for the empire, the Han used officials from the gentry class and adopted
[A] Daoism.
[B] a version of Confucianism to guide government.
[C] Buddhism.
[D] noble values and customs.
12. The leading export commodity of China during the Han was
[A] cotton textiles.
[B] tea.
[C] rice.
[D] silk.
13. The important Han innovations include the development of
[A] the saddle, penicillin, and bronze.
[B] the canal, the three field system, and concrete.
[C] the wheel, the stirrup, and the pully.
[D] the horse collar, watermill, and crossbow
14. The early Han emperors reformed the Legalist system by
[A] making it harsher.
[B] eliminating it.
[C] replacing it with the Mandate of Heaven.
[D] incorporating Confucianism.