Question 1

In Roman families, what was the paterfamilias?

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A)   The oldest dominant male in a family, who had near absolute power
B)   A family council that was composed of all adult males
C)   The marriage contract between husband and wife
D)   The male family member who was entitled to vote for public officeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

What was one of the primary early rituals celebrated by Christians?

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A)   Re-creating the preaching of Jesus
B)   Visiting the site of the crucifixion
C)   Protest marches against the Romans
D)   A commemorative mealE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

What do the terms princeps civitatis, principate, and Roma et Augustus tell us about Augustus's power?

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Question 4

During the pax Romana, what regions became prime grain producers for the empire?

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A)   Gaul and Italy
B)   Southern Spain and Italy
C)   Egypt and Syria
D)   Britain and BelgiumE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

What does the phrase Roma et Augustus mean?

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A)   It is the title of a historical account of Augustus's reign by Tacitus.
B)   It is an epic poem of Augustus's deeds written by Virgil.
C)   It means that the empire was divinely ordained.
D)   It refers to the cult of the emperor and the state.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

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-plebeians

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A)  The assembly that was the main institution of power in the Roman Republic, originally composed only of aristocrats.
B)  Primary executives in the Roman Republic, elected for one-year terms, who commanded the army in battle, administered state business, and supervised financial affairs.
C)  The Roman hereditary aristocracy, who held most of the political power in the republic.
D)  The common people of Rome, who were free but had few of the patricians' advantages.
E)  A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage in which Rome emerged the victor.F) The oldest dominant male of the family, who held great power over the lives of family members.G) The "Roman peace," a period during the first and second centuries C.E. of political stability and relative peace.H) In Jewish belief, a savior who would bring a period of peace and happiness for Jews; many Christians came to believe that Jesus was that savior.I) Originally referring to those who lived in the countryside, the term came to mean those who practiced religions other than Judaism or Christianity.J) A Christian Church official with jurisdiction over a certain area and the power to determine the correct interpretation of Christian teachings.K) B) and G)
L) D) and F)

Question 7

What did Paul of Tarsus advocate with regard to Christian ideals?

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A)   That Christ's teachings should be proclaimed to all
B)   That Christianity should be used to defeat Rome
C)   That Christ's message applied only to Jews
D)   That Christians should avoid contact with pagansE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

In the early republic, which group controlled political power and military leadership?

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A)   Plebeians
B)   Etruscan nobles
C)   Patricians
D)   MerchantsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

Why was the ius gentium important to Roman society?

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A)   It covered both Roman citizens and foreigners as a kind of universal law.
B)   It was the first written law code in the Mediterranean world.
C)   It limited the rights of patricians and elevated plebeians.
D)   It provided for the impeachment of the consuls.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Who was the Carthaginian general who brought the Second Punic War to the gates of Rome?

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A)   Scipio Aemilianus
B)   Pyrrhus
C)   Tarquin the Proud
D)   HannibalE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

How was the Roman road system used to create, expand, and maintain the empire?

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Question 12

Explain why Rome and Carthage were natural rivals and why the Roman victory in the Punic Wars led to the establishment of Roman control of the Mediterranean world.

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Question 13

How did Gaius Marius recruit men to serve in an African campaign?

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A)   He promised them citizenship.
B)   He recruited them by paying them gold coins.
C)   He offered to pardon them if they had been criminals.
D)   He promised land to landless men in return for their service.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

One of the most important events during the time of the Roman Empire was the birth of Christianity. Describe the evolution of Christianity. How do historians explain the success of early Christianity?

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Question 15

What was recorded on the Twelve Tables?

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A)   Myths
B)   Prayers
C)   Religious texts
D)   LawsE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Explain how the Roman Senate demonstrated Roman ideals related to shared government.

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Question 17

What did the mystery religions offer adherents in the Roman Empire?

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A)   Access to political power
B)   The promise of eternal life
C)   Independence from the state
D)   Veneration of the stateE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Describe the Roman family structure. What role did women play?

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Question 19

According to legend, who founded Rome?

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A)   Latium
B)   Romulus and Remus
C)   Domitian
D)   Silla and GauliusE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Who was the author of the Aeneid?

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A)   Cicero
B)   Virgil
C)   Augustus
D)   Julius CaesarE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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