- 1. THE LOCATION OF ROME
Rome is located near the center of the Italian Peninsula. This boot-shaped finger of land extends from southern Europe into the Mediterranean Sea. A high mountain range called the ALPS separates the peninsula from the rest of Europe. Several rivers that begin in these mountains flow across the peninsula and reach the Mediterranean Sea. In addition to the Mediterranean Sea in the south, Italy also has the Adriatic Sea in the east, the Ionian Sea in the southeast and the Tyrrhenian Sea in the west.
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A high mountain range called the __________ separates the peninsula from the rest of Europe in the ________.
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A) Syria separates the peninsula from the rest of Europe in the west.
B) Alps separates the peninsula from the rest of Europe in the north.
C) Macedonia separates the peninsula from the rest of Europe in the east.
D) Gaul separates the peninsula from the rest of Europe in the south.
- 2. THE LOCATION OF ROME
Rome is located near the center of the Italian Peninsula. This boot-shaped finger of land extends from southern Europe into the Mediterranean Sea. A high mountain range called the ALPS separates the peninsula from the rest of Europe. Several rivers that begin in these mountains flow across the peninsula and reach the Mediterranean Sea. In addition to the Mediterranean Sea in the south, Italy also has the Adriatic Sea in the east, the Ionian Sea in the southeast and the Tyrrhenian Sea in the west.
What are the 4 seas that surround Italy?
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A) Atlantic, Pacific and the Red Sea
B) Mediterranean, Adriatic, Tyrrhenian and Ionian
C) Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and Arctic Ocean
D) Black Sea, Caspian Sea and the Caribbean Sea
- 3. The most famous myth that describes the origins of Rome concerns a pair of twins named Romulus and Remus. This myth can be traced back to at least 300 B.C. and includes characteristics of both Greek and Roman mythology. Like Hercules, the twins were said to be born of a human mother and a divine, meaning god or godlike, father, the god Mars. A jealous uncle had the babies placed in a basket and thrown into the Tiber rIVER. The boys were saved from death by a she-wolf and then raised by a shepherd.
When they were grown, Romulus and Remus set out to found a new city. They could not agree, however, on the best location for their city. In the heat of this dispute, Romulus killed Remus. He then founded Rome on Palatine Hill, naming the city after himself and becoming the first king of Rome. A king can also be called a ruler or monarch (from the word monarchy).
According a popular myth, Romulus was the ...
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A) first king of Rome.
B) conqueror of Rome.
C) priest of Rome.
D) first gladiator of Rome.
- 4. 1 Art filled many homes and public buildings in Roman towns. Floors were decorated with colorful mosaics. A mosaic is a design formed with small tiles of glass, stone, or pottery. Many homes also had decorative wall murals.
2 Sculpture was popular as well. Statues of gods and important officials stood in markets, temples, and other public places. In contrast to Greek artists who tried to show perfect beauty, the Romans were more realistic because their statues showed the subjects as real people.
WHY WERE ROMAN STATUES REALISTIC?
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A) because Roman statues showed the subjects as real people.
B) because the Romans paid a lot of money for the statues.
C) because the Romans had the best artists.
D) because they were expensive.
- 5. Roman Art and Architecture
1 Art filled many homes and public buildings in Roman towns. Floors were decorated with colorful mosaics. A mosaic is a design formed with small tiles of glass, stone, or pottery. Many homes also had decorative wall murals.
2 Sculpture was popular as well. Statues of gods and important officials stood in markets, temples, and other public places. In contrast to Greek artists who tried to show perfect beauty, the Romans were more realistic. They showed their subjects as real people.
3 Skillful artisans used various materials to make beautiful everyday objects. They crafted vases and jars of blue glass and mirrors of polished silver. Animal bone was used in combs and pins. Romans wore jewelry made of silver, gold, and gems.
4 Roman architects also based their designs on Greek models. These architects went on to devise new building materials and methods. One innovation was the invention of concrete. Concrete is a building material made by mixing small stones and sand with limestone, clay, and water. The thick, soupy mixture is then poured into forms, where it hardens.
5 A rounded arch is the most typical feature of Roman structures. The arch appears in many forms. Huge “triumphal arches” were built over roadways for parades to honor generals and emperors. The walls of the Colosseum* are a series of arches. All across the empire, Roman soldiers and engineers built sturdy bridges supported by rounded arches.
A ___________________ IS THE MOST TYPICAL FEATURE OF ROMAN STRUCTURE.
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A) rounded arch
B) a rectangular window
C) a large square door.
D) a long sidewalk
- 6. The New Testament
1 The early church collected the writings of the apostles and other church leaders. Soon church leaders realized that some of these writings should be preserved for all Christians to use. These early Christian writings tell us most of what we know about Jesus. These writings became known as the New Testament. Together, the Hebrew scriptures and the New Testament make up the Christian Bible.
2 The first four books of the New Testament are the Gospels. The Gospels describe the life and teaching of Jesus from four different points of view. So the Gospels do not all describe the same events in exactly the same way.
What do early Christian writings tell us?
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A) They tell us most of what we know about Jesus.
B) They tell us very little.
C) They tell us nothing.
D) They tell us everything that Jesus did everyday of his life.
- 7. Understanding Jesus’ Words
1 Sometimes, Jesus said things that people found hard to understand. For example, Jesus told religious leaders that just following religious rules was not enough. Showing compassion to others is important too.
2 According to the Gospels, Jesus called God his father and made statements such as “I and the Father are one.” Many people were shocked at such statements.
3 Sometimes, Jesus even shocked his disciples, who were his close followers. In the last few weeks of his life, he told them that he would soon be killed, but that he would be resurrected. His disciples expected him to lead an army and drive out the Romans. They became upset when he talked about dying.
JESUS TOLD HIS DISCIPLES OR FOLLOWERS THAT HE WOULD BE KILLED, BUT THAT HE WOULD BE ...
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A) buried on the top of the highest mountain.
B) sent to Egypt to be mummified.
C) forgotten
D) resurrected
- 8. Jesus Makes Enemies
1 Leaders in Judea began to worry that Jesus or his followers might cause problems. Jesus had already angered some religious leaders by saying that simply appearing religious did not please God. Jesus angered other leaders when he criticized the way money was being handled in the temple.
2 Jesus also made some people in the government nervous. One of those leaders was Antipas (AN tuh puhs), one of King Herod’s sons. Antipas was ruler of Galilee, but he spent much of his time in Jerusalem. Antipas began to see Jesus as a threat. Other leaders began to fear that Jesus or his followers would start a revolt against the Roman Empire. If that happened, they feared, the Romans might destroy the city and the temple.
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Finally, Jesus made his last trip to Jerusalem to observe the Passover feast. For a few days, he sat in the temple, talking to crowds and answering questions. Some leaders began looking for a way to take Jesus prisoner without making the crowds angry.
HOW DID LEADERS IN JUDEA FEEL ABOUT JESUS?
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A) They supported him from the beginning.
B) They wanted him to be their ruler.
C) They were against him and oppossed him from the beginning.
D) They wanted Jesus to be their teacher.
- 9. The Resurrection
1 According to the Gospels, some women who were disciples visited the tomb the following Sunday morning. They were bringing spices and ointments to anoint the body of Jesus for burial. But the women found the guards gone and the tomb empty. They ran to tell the other disciples.
2 The Gospels describe several occasions during which Jesus appeared to his followers as a living person. The last time that they saw Jesus, he told them to go into the world, share his teachings, and make disciples.
3 His disciples believed that Jesus had been resurrected and that he was indeed the Messiah. The Greek word for messiah is “Christ,” so the disciples of Jesus eventually came to be called Christians. The religion that was based on the teachings of Jesus came to be called Christianity.
What was the proof that Jesus was telling the truth about what would happen to him after his death?
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A) His resurrection
B) Him being forgotten
C) His mummification
D) His burial
- 10. Roman Roads
1 “All roads lead to Rome” is an old saying. In ancient Italy, it was true. Major roads extended to and from the city of Rome like the spokes of a wheel. More than 50,000 miles of straight, paved roads crisscrossed the empire. The roads linked cities and military forts. Roman roads were built to last a long time. In fact, some modern highways follow these ancient routes.
2 Roman roads were built mainly to move the army quickly from place to place. Military engineers traveled with the army, as did architects, stonemasons, and surveyors. When not fighting, Roman soldiers turned to road building.
WHAT DID ROMAN SOLDIERS DO WHEN THEY WERE NOT FIGHTING?
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A) They made wine and olive oil.
B) They would teach in the schools.
C) They went on a long vacation.
D) They built roads.
- 11. Understanding Jesus’ Words
Sometimes, Jesus said things that people found hard to understand. For example, Jesus told religious leaders that just following religious rules was not enough. Showing compassion to others is important too.
JESUS USED TO SAY THAT FOLLOWING RULES WAS NOT ENOUGH, PEOPLE SHOULD ALSO ...
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A) give all their money to the church.
B) show compassion towards each other.
C) break the rules and laws.
D) make their own rules and laws.
- 12. Roman Roads
1 “All roads lead to Rome” is an old saying. In ancient Italy, it was true. Major roads extended to and from the city of Rome like the spokes of a wheel. More than 50,000 miles of straight, paved roads crisscrossed the empire. The roads linked cities and military forts. Roman roads were built to last a long time. In fact, some modern highways follow these ancient routes.
2 Roman roads were built mainly to move the army quickly from place to place. Military engineers traveled with the army, as did architects, stonemasons, and surveyors. When not fighting, Roman soldiers turned to road building.
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS WOULD BEST DESCRIBE THE ENCLOSED MAP?
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A) You will never get lost if you travel on a Roman road.
B) You will always find friendly place to stay on any Roman raod.
C) When in Rome eat what the Romans eat.
D) All roads lead to Rome.
- 13. Let us see if you can find your way on a map in order to get where you need to go and not get lost on the way! HA!
According to the enclosed map, what road and direction would you take if you had travel from the city of LUNI to the city of TERRACINA? I would need to travel ...
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A) Northeast on Via Cassia to Rome then continue southeast on Via Salaria.
B) Northeast on Via Aurelia to Rome.
C) Southwest on Via Aurelia to Rome.
D) southeast on Via Aurelia to Rome, then continue southeast on Via Appia.
- 14. The End of Persecution
After Nero, persecutions continued, off and on, until the reign of the Emperor Constantine. According to tradition, Constantine had a powerful dream in 312, just before a key battle. His dream told him to fight under the sign of the cross. After winning the battle, Constantine ended the persecutions of Christians in 313. By 395, Christianity was the established religion of the Roman Empire.
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A) Julius Caesar
B) Emperor Constantine
C) Ramses II of Egypt
D) Leonidas of Sparta
- 15. SOCIAL ORDERS OR CLASSES
1 Even before the rise of the Republic, Rome was divided into two main groups called orders (or classes): PATRICIANS & PLEBEIANS. The PATRICIANS represented the upper class of Roman society. The word patrician comes from the Latin term pater, which means “father.” Patricians took great pride in belonging to noble families with famous or influential ancestors.
2 The other order (or class) included the PLEBEIANS, or the common people of Rome. This word also comes from a Latin root, plebs. The plebeians made up around 90 percent of the population. Some were wealthy, but most were ordinary farmers, artisans, and workers. Eventually, differences between the orders (classes) resulted in a conflict called the Struggle of the Orders.
WHAT WERE THE 2 SOCIAL CLASSES OF ROME?
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A) Patricians and Plebeians
B) Military leaders, merchants and landowners
C) Priests, merchants and farmers
D) Priests and Merchants
- 16. The Role of Men
The Roman family was patriarchal. This means that it centered around adult men, with descent traced through male family members. The father or grandfather in a Roman family was called the paterfamilias, or head of household. His place in the family resembled the king’s place in the old monarchy.
A PATRIARCHAL SYSTEM IS ONE THAT IS CENTERED AROUND ...
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A) old men only
B) young men only
C) adult men
D) men and women
- 17. The Role of Men
The Roman family was patriarchal. This means that it centered around adult men, with descent traced through male family members. The father or grandfather in a Roman family was called the paterfamilias, or head of household. His place in the family resembled the king’s place in the old monarchy.
FAMILIES IN ROME FUNCTIONED UNDER THE ...
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A) Egyptian system
B) patriarchal system.
C) Greek system.
D) matriarchal system.
- 18. For Romans, civic virtue meant loving their country more than themselves. Today, it usually means a willingness to serve one’s country. Romans believed that the main purpose of a republican government was to promote the welfare of all citizens, whether rich or poor. They showed a willingness to put aside their own interests to work for the common good. In times of peace, this meant participating in civic affairs. In times of war, it meant fighting for their country.
Based on the above passage, what did the term CIVIC VIRTUE mean to the Romans?
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A) Civic virtue meant loving their religion more than their country.
B) Civic virtue meant loving their family more than their country..
C) Civic virtue meant loving their country more than themselves.
D) Civic virtue meant loving the army more than their country.
- 19. ROMANS AND THEIR GODS
Romans feared the gods and tried to win their favor. They prayed to the gods and made offerings of food, money, or other goods. They also sacrificed animals, such as birds or cattle.
WHAT WAS THE ATTITUDE OF ROMANS REGARDING THEIR GODS?
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A) They also sacrificed animals, such as birds or cattle.
B) Romans feared the gods and tried to win their favor.
C) They prayed to the gods and made offerings of food, money, or other goods.
D) All the answers are correct.
- 20. The moment to decide to take control over Rome came when Caesar and his legions came to the Rubicon River, which marked the southern border of Gaul. An ancient law prevented any general from crossing this stream into Italy with an army. To do so would be an act of treason against Rome. According to history, Caesar had a trumpet blown to give the signal to advance. Caesar and his troops then crossed the Rubicon River and marched into Rome and took over; this act resulted in a civil war which Caesar ended up winning, at which time Caesar named himself "Dictator for Life".
What was the result of Caesar crossing the Rubicon River?
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A) Many of his soldiers drowned in the river.
B) Caesar was arrested and sent to prison.
C) He lost everything her had.
D) It resulted in a civil war which Caesar ended up winning and named himself "Dictator for Life".
- 21. Emperor Augustus
1 Augustus ruled the Roman Empire for more than 40 years. He used power carefully and well. His rule began a long period of peace and prosperity known as the Pax Romana, or the “Roman peace.”
2 As Augustus got older, he faced a new problem. Who would his successor be? Rome had no traditional process for choosing an emperor who would be accepted as legitimate. Augustus solved the problem by choosing his stepson Tiberius to succeed him. Tiberius ruled the empire well for more than 20 years. The next family member to become emperor—the great-grandson of Augustus, Caligula—was a disaster. Both cruel and insane, Caligula was assassinated after threatening to kill members of the Senate. No one knew it then, but those unfortunate events signaled beginning of the end of the glory days of Rome.
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE TERM PAX ROMANA?
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A) A long period of peace, growth and prosperity within the Roman Empire.
B) A long period of hunger and diseases within the Roman Empire.
C) A long period of depression within the Roman Empire.
D) A long period of punishment by the gods within the Roman Empire.
- 22. The Roman Economy
Economy is the production and distribution of goods and services.
1 Farming was the foundation of the Roman economy. The most important crop was grain grown by farmers in Italy and in the provinces. Farmers paid their taxes in grain. The city of Rome was a huge market for grain, olive oil, and other farm products. Grain also was shipped to Rome’s widespread armies for its soldiers to eat.
2 In return, money flowed from Rome to the provinces. Provincial farmers grew rich from trade with Rome. Many used their new wealth to help their own regions. They built schools, temples, and public pools. That, in turn, helped local cities grow.
3 Craft industries were part of the Roman economy. Skilled crafts workers produced wool and linen cloth, glass and pottery, metalwork, and ships. The construction industry was important as well. Huge building projects required marble slabs, terra cotta tiles, lead pipe for plumbing, and other building materials.
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF THE WORD ECONOMY?
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A) The production of goods and services.
B) The non-production and non-distribution of goods and services.
C) The production and distribution of services.
D) The production and distribution of goods and services.
- 23. BOOKS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
1 The early church collected the writings of the apostles and other church leaders. Soon church leaders realized that some of these writings should be preserved for all Christians to use. These writings became what Christians today call the New Testament. Together, the Hebrew scriptures and the New Testament make up the Christian Bible. The New Testament is made up of 3 parts: THE GOSPELS, THE EPISTLES AND REVELATIONS.
2 The first four books of the New Testament are the Gospels. The Gospels describe the life and teaching of Jesus from four different points of view. So the Gospels do not all describe the same events in exactly the same way. These Gospels and other Christian writings tell us most of what we know about Jesus.
3 Most of the books of the New Testament are epistles. These are letters to the churches that apostles and other early leaders wrote. Most epistles were written to explain Christian teachings or to solve problems in the church.
4 The last book of the New Testament, Revelation, is written like an epistle. However, Revelation focuses on future events. It uses complicated images that resemble the writings of some Old Testament prophets.
What are the 3 parts of the New Testament?
A) Genesis, Exodus, Numbers
B) Ruth, Jeremiah and Leviticus
C) Job, Psalms and Esther
D) the Gospels, the Epistles and Revelations
- 24. According the above map, in what direction did Paul travel from Crete to Malta and on which sea did he travel on?
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A) north on the Black Sea
B) south on the Mediterranean Sea
C) west on the Mediterranean Sea
D) northeast on the Bay of Cyprus
- 25. The Roman Economy
Economy is the production and distribution of goods and services.
1 Farming was the foundation of the Roman economy. The most important crop was grain grown by farmers in Italy and in the provinces. Farmers paid their taxes in grain. The city of Rome was a huge market for grain, olive oil, and other farm products. Grain also was shipped to Rome’s widespread armies for its soldiers to eat.
2 In return, money flowed from Rome to the provinces. Provincial farmers grew rich from trade with Rome. Many used their new wealth to help their own regions. They built schools, temples, and public pools. That, in turn, helped local cities grow.
3 Craft industries were part of the Roman economy. Skilled crafts workers produced wool and linen cloth, glass and pottery, metalwork, and ships. The construction industry was important as well. Huge building projects required marble slabs, terra cotta tiles, lead pipe for plumbing, and other building materials.
WHAT WAS THE FOUNDATION OF THE ROMAN ECONOMY?
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A) art
B) religion
C) transportation
D) farming
- 26. THE MYTH OF ROMULUS AND REMUS
The most famous myth that describes the origins of Rome concerns a pair of twins named Romulus and Remus. This myth can be traced back to at least 300 B.C. and includes characteristics of both Greek and Roman mythology. Like Hercules, the twins were said to be born of a human mother and a divine, meaning god or godlike, father, the god Mars. A jealous uncle had the babies placed in a basket and thrown into the Tiber River. The boys were saved from death by a she-wolf and then raised by a shepherd.
When they were grown, Romulus and Remus set out to found a new city. They could not agree, however, on the best location for their city. In the heat of this dispute, Romulus killed Remus. He then founded Rome on Palatine Hill, naming the city after himself and becoming the first king of Rome. A king can also be called a ruler or monarch (from the word monarchy).
According a popular myth, Romulus and Remus were rescued from the Tiber River by a ...
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A) servant
B) fisherman
C) wolf
D) soldier
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