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Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations roman civilisation the roman empire medieval world: centres of power

In the ancient Roman republic, two Consuls were elected by those with voting rights. These consuls in turn appointed the Senators. Senators and Consuls protected the interests of ______.

  1. Plebeians

  2. Patricians

  3. Bourgeoisie

  4. Proletariat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In the Roman Republic, the Senate and the consulship were dominated by the patrician class. These institutions were designed to maintain the political and economic power of the aristocracy.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations roman civilisation the roman empire medieval world: centres of power

What did the period of Principate witness?

  1. A great influx of luxury goods such as silk, spices, and gems from the east.

  2. Cities were built on a grand scale, with temples, theatres, stadia and Colosseum, gymnasia, aqueducts, baths, and markets.

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Principate period saw significant economic expansion, including trade with the East, and massive urban development projects that defined the Roman landscape.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations roman civilisation the roman empire medieval world: centres of power

Whose martyrdom played a decisive role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire?

  1. The Sullivan Brothers

  2. Gracchus brothers

  3. The Marx Brothers

  4. Wright Brothers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Gracchus brothers were reformers whose deaths marked the beginning of a period of political instability and violence, which eventually contributed to the decline of the Republic.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations roman civilisation the roman empire medieval world: centres of power

The Romans were famous for fights between man-man and man-animal which took place in ________.

  1. Amphy theatres

  2. Stadiums

  3. Arenas

  4. Open areas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Gladiatorial combat and beast hunts were held in specialized structures called arenas or amphitheaters. While 'Arenas' is a correct term, 'Amphitheaters' is also technically correct, but 'Arenas' is the specific term for the fighting surface.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations roman civilisation the roman empire medieval world: centres of power

What statement best explains the changes in the Roman legions after about $200\ CE$?

  1. The legions stored using the traditional phallax formation that was developed by Greek warriors and instead began to fight with more open lines and swords instead of spears.

  2. The legions no longer protected the Roman frontier as they turned to looting the wealthy provinces of Italy and Greece.

  3. The legions became more dependent on foreign recruits, especially Germans, as fewer Romans volunteered for military service.

  4. The legions became more devoted to individual commanders and not to the Senate and not to the Senate and people of Rome.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

As the Roman Empire faced manpower shortages, it increasingly relied on 'foederati' or foreign mercenaries, particularly Germanic tribes, to fill the ranks of the legions.