Roman Legacy
The legacy of the Roman Empire includes the set of cultural values, religious beliefs, the technological advancements, and other achievements of Ancient Rome. Take this quiz to find out more about the historic Roman Empire.
- 1.
What led to the fall of the Roman Empire?
- A.
Napoleon invaded Rome and took over.
- B.
There really is no single reason for the fall of Rome.
- C.
Every Roman killed themselves.
- D.
Rome was invaded by Germanic tribes.
Correct Answer
B. There really is no single reason for the fall of Rome. -
- 2.
What was a major problem of the political problems of Rome?
- A.
Rome never really solved the issue of how to peacefully transfer political power to a new leader.
- B.
Emperors were treating everyone badly.
- C.
The leaders were too nice.
Correct Answer
A. Rome never really solved the issue of how to peacefully transfer political power to a new leader. -
- 3.
Why were the Roman frontiers weakening?
- A.
The soldiers weren't strong enough.
- B.
The emperor didn't care.
- C.
Such a large empire made it hard to defend.
Correct Answer
C. Such a large empire made it hard to defend. -
- 4.
In 330 A.D., Constantine took a step that changed the future of Rome. He moved the capital 850 miles east, to the ancient city of?
- A.
Athens
- B.
Rome
- C.
Beijing
- D.
Byzantium
Correct Answer
D. Byzantium -
- 5.
After Constantine moved the capital, the empire was ruled by how many emperors each in their own region?
- A.
4
- B.
2
- C.
1
- D.
3
Correct Answer
B. 2 -
- 6.
In 410 A.D., the ____tribes invaded Rome and looted Rome itself. Fill in the blank.
- A.
Germanic
- B.
Savages
- C.
Indian
- D.
Chinese
Correct Answer
A. Germanic -
- 7.
When was the last emperor in the west driven off from his throne, making the western part dissolve into separate kingdoms?
- A.
100 A.D.
- B.
450 A.D.
- C.
476 A.D.
- D.
500 A.D.
Correct Answer
C. 476 A.D. -
- 8.
The eastern part of the Roman empire continued for how many years?
- A.
1000
- B.
100000
- C.
2000
- D.
5000
Correct Answer
A. 1000 -
- 9.
Greco-Roman art refers to the fact that Roman art was influenced by which civilization's art?
- A.
Chinese
- B.
Greek
- C.
Germanic
- D.
Italian
Correct Answer
B. Greek -
- 10.
What are the three main forms of Roman art?
- A.
Mosaic, fresco, and cameo.
- B.
Mosaic, sculpture, and sketch.
- C.
Pottery, fresco and sculpture.
- D.
Pottery, cameo and mosaic.
Correct Answer
A. Mosaic, fresco, and cameo. -
- 11.
After a thousand years after the fall of Rome, roman art was rediscovered by Michelangelo during which period?
- A.
Golden Age
- B.
Medieval Times
- C.
Modern Age
- D.
Renaissance
Correct Answer
D. Renaissance -
- 12.
What are some examples today of that have a strong Roman influence?
- A.
The Sistine Chapel ceiling
- B.
Mona Lisa
- C.
Self-Portraits
- D.
Picasso painting
Correct Answer
A. The Sistine Chapel ceiling -
- 13.
The Romans learned how to use which three important features of architecture?
- A.
Arch, poles and statues.
- B.
Statues, vault and spheres.
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- 14.
The Romans also invented a new kind of stadium which could seat thousands of spectators. What is this ancient stadium called?
- A.
Ancient Stadium of Rome
- B.
Colosseum
- C.
Parthenon
- D.
Pantheon
Correct Answer
B. Colosseum -
- 15.
Romans were also good at engineering. What three things were they great builders of in the ancient world?
- A.
Bridges, skyscrapers and houses
- B.
Roads, aqueducts and bridges.
- C.
Aqueducts, reservoirs and bridges.
- D.
Towers, roads and bridges.
Correct Answer
B. Roads, aqueducts and bridges. -
- 16.
What was the main language of Rome?
- A.
Chinese
- B.
Latin
- C.
Greek
- D.
Romanian
Correct Answer
B. Latin -
- 17.
What international language borrowed heavily from Latin?
- A.
Chinese
- B.
Greek
- C.
English
- D.
French
Correct Answer
C. English -
- 18.
Which option correctly shows numbers 1-5 in Roman numerals?
- A.
I,II,III,IIII,V
- B.
I,II,III,IV,IIV
- C.
I,II,III,IIII,V
- D.
I,II,III,IV,V
Correct Answer
D. I,II,III,IV,V -
- 19.
Many upperclass Romans adopted this popular philosophy. This philsophy states that a divine intelligence ruled all of nature. A person's soul was a spark of that divine intelligence. The only truly good thing in life to have was a good character and good virtues. People that believed in this philosophy were known for bearing pain and suffering calmly, quietly, and bravely.
- A.
Buddhism
- B.
Stoicism
- C.
Hinduism
- D.
Roman Catholics
Correct Answer
B. Stoicism -
- 20.
Roman law covered what aspects of life?
- A.
Marriage, contracts, inheritances
- B.
Marriage, school and contracts
- C.
Education, political issues, marriage
- D.
Inheritances, education and marriage
Correct Answer
A. Marriage, contracts, inheritances -
- 21.
What did Romans believe about justice?
- A.
There was a universal law of justice that came from nature.
- B.
They did not believe anything about justice.
- C.
Rich people have rights but poor people don't.
- D.
Smart people have more rights than stupid people.
Correct Answer
A. There was a universal law of justice that came from nature. -
- 22.
The idea of citizenship as both a _______ and a ________ has descended from Roman times to our own. (taken from TCI, history alive textbook)
Correct Answer
privilege and responsibility
responsibility and privilege - 23.
Romans made glass by melting what?
- A.
Sand
- B.
Lava
- C.
Water
- D.
Concrete
Correct Answer
A. Sand -
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