SS Open Book Test for Chapter 10

Quiz Name: SS Ch 10 Final
Type: Multiple Choice (

1. Religion which started in the Roman province of Palestine and eventually grew to be the main religion of the Roman empire.

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Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism

2. After the Empire was split, it included Greeks, Egyptians, Turks, Syrians and Jews among others.


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Western Empire
Germanic Tribes
Byzantine Empire

3. Language of the Roman Empire, it eventually developed into languages of European countries such as Spanish, Portugese, Italian, French and Romanian.


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Latin
German
Arabic

4. The largest amphitheater in Rome which could hold up to 60,000 spectators.


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Colosseum
Wembley Stadium
Circus Maximus


5. Pictures made up of small pieces of glass or stone, they were found in great number in Byzantine churches and art.


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mosaics
statues
abstract


6.A strong Emperor of the Byzantine Empire.


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Justinian
Marcus Aurelius
Barakus Obama

7. Open public space in the center of Rome which served as a marketplace. One built by Trajen was like a modern mall.


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Forum
Agora
Berryessa Flea Market

8. The Romans were able to construct so many great buildings as they were the first to develop


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concrete
adobe
terra cotta


9. The first Christian Roman emperor, he allowed religious tolerance and he moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium, later renamed Constantinople.


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Constantine
Diocletian
Pius


10. The emperors who stayed in power by paying the army well


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Severans
Good Emperors
Byzantine

11. How did Roman statues differ from Greek statues?


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They showed realistic features and flaws, such a wrinkles
They always showed people clothed
They made the statues out of concrete instead of marble

12. The Greek born physician to 5 Roman Emperors, Galan, stressed the importance of understanding the importance of


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studying body structures
praying to the gods for healing
studying astronomy

13. Life in Ancient Rome was


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crowded and unsafe for all people
comfortable for all people
crowded and unsafe for the poor but comfortable for the wealthy


14. In the AD 200's, the Romans began putting less gold into the coins.

As a result, many people began to--


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riot
collect coins
barter items, goods, and services instead of using the coins

15. BOTH Diocletian and Constantine introduced reforms which


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regulated where men worked
persecuted and killed Christians
permitted Christian to freely practice their religion

16. Most historians agree that the Fall of the Roman Empire happened --


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when Odoacer took control
when Augustus defeated Marc Antony
When Constantine moved the capital from Rome

17. The Empress Theodora, wife of Emperor Justinian, made possible


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granting women more rights
covers on all statues
lavish celebrations in the Emperor's palace


18. Constantinople became a successful capital city because


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its secure location at a crossroads of trade
its high taxes allowed for great public works
its location on the Nile River


19. Because of the trade with Asia, which became a major Byzantine industry


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silk weaving
weapon making
won ton wrapping


20. Most Byzantine women were


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dependent upon their husbands for support
slaves
well educated professionals