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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.

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

Which of the following is not true of women in Rome?

  1. They had complete power over what happened in their homes.

  2. They had a strong influence on their families.

  3. Mother and wives of some Roman emperors held a lot of political power.

  4. The amount of freedom a women had depends on her husband's wealth.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Roman women were legally under the authority of their fathers or husbands (patria potestas). They did not have complete power over their homes, although they often exerted significant informal influence.

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

Which of the following contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire?

  1. Constantine's mental illness

  2. Serious economic problems

  3. Moving the capital to Byzantium

  4. An Army rebellion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Major Causes for the Fall of the Roman Empire

  • Antagonism between the Senate and the Emperor
  • Decline in Morals
  • Political Corruption and the Praetorian Guard
  • Fast expansion of the Empire
  • Constant Wars and Heavy Military Spending
  • Barbarian Knowledge of Roman Military Tactics
  • Failing Economy
  • Unemployment of the Working Classes (The Plebs)
  • The 'Mob' and the cost of the 'Games'
  • Decline in Ethics and Values
  • Slave Labor
  • Natural Disasters
  • Christianity
  • Barbarian Invasion
  • The major causes for the Fall of the Roman Empire
Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations roman civilisation the roman empire medieval world: centres of power

The first settlers in Rome chose the site because _______.

  1. the valley surrounded by steep mountains provided protection from invaders

  2. settlers could see invaders from the site on the open plains

  3. it was located on a bay

  4. the soil was fertile
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The First settlers on Rome's seven hills were not thinking about building a great empire, they chose the site because it seemed to be a good place to live. The hills made it easy to defend. The soil was fertile. There was a river. But centuries passed, the people of Rome discovered that the location gave them many other advantages. Rome was at the center of a long narrow peninsula we now all Italy.