Question 1

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
Edict of Milan

Accepted Answer

The Edict of Milan refers to a proclamation that established religious tolerance for Christianity within the Roman Empire. It was issued in 313 AD by the two Roman emperors: Constantine I, who ruled the Western part of the empire, and Licinius, who ruled the Eastern part. The edict effectively ended the persecution of Christians and granted all people the freedom to worship any deity they chose.

The Edict of Milan had significant implications for the Christian Church and the Roman Empire. It not only legalized Christian worship but also ordered the restitution of property confiscated from Christians during previous persecutions. This shift in policy paved the way for Christianity to become the dominant religion of the Roman Empire and later the official state religion under Emperor Theodosius I.

The edict is named after Milan, the location where Constantine and Licinius met and agreed upon its terms. It is considered a pivotal moment in the history of Christianity and religious freedom in the Western world.

Question 2

Rome was

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A)  located in the valley of Attica. 
B)  located on the plain of Latium. 
C)  in legend, defended by the extreme bravery of Horatius. 
D)  an ally of Athens in the Peloponnesian War. 
E)  founded by the Etruscans. 
A)  located in the valley of Attica. 
B)  located on the plain of Latium. 
C)  in legend, defended by the extreme bravery of Horatius. 
D)  an ally of Athens in the Peloponnesian War. 
E)  founded by the Etruscans. B

Question 3

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
slaves

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Slaves are individuals who are owned by others and are forced to work without pay, under threat of violence or some other form of punishment. Slavery has existed in various forms throughout history and across different cultures. Slaves are deprived of personal freedom and the right to leave, to refuse work, or to demand compensation. Historically, slavery has been legally sanctioned and socially accepted in many societies, but it is now universally condemned and outlawed in most countries. However, modern forms of slavery, such as human trafficking and forced labor, still exist today despite being illegal.

Question 4

Julius Caesar's adopted son Octavian later changed his name to

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A)  Marcus Antonius. 
B)  Tiberius. 
C)  Augustus. 
D)  Hadrian. 
E)  Pompeii. 
A)  Marcus Antonius. 
B)  Tiberius. 
C)  Augustus. 
D)  Hadrian. 
E)  Pompeii.

Question 5

What surprisingly helped strengthen Christianity as an institution?

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A)  The conversion of Theodosius 
B)  The failure of the Edict of Milan 
C)  The increasing number of people willing to die for their faith 
D)  The persecution of Christians 
E)  The acceptance of women as church officials 
A)  The conversion of Theodosius 
B)  The failure of the Edict of Milan 
C)  The increasing number of people willing to die for their faith 
D)  The persecution of Christians 
E)  The acceptance of women as church officials

Question 6

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
Latium

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Latium is a region of central western It

Question 7

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
Antony and Cleopatra VII and the Battle of Actium

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Antony and Cleopatra VII refer to two hi

Question 8

Julius Caesar

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A)  was a member of the plebeian class. 
B)  defeated Octavian's army and obtained the titles of dictator, then dictator for life. 
C)  saw the need for change and strengthened the Senate's power. 
D)  was assassinated by a group of leading senators. 
E)  led the army to victory against the military forces of Antony and Cleopatra. 
A)  was a member of the plebeian class. 
B)  defeated Octavian's army and obtained the titles of dictator, then dictator for life. 
C)  saw the need for change and strengthened the Senate's power. 
D)  was assassinated by a group of leading senators. 
E)  led the army to victory against the military forces of Antony and Cleopatra.

Question 9

The primary importance of roads in both the Roman and Han empires centered on

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A)  trade 
B)  communication with other empires 
C)  troop movements 
D)  migration and resettlement of minorities 
E)  escape routes for urban populations after natural disasters 
A)  trade 
B)  communication with other empires 
C)  troop movements 
D)  migration and resettlement of minorities 
E)  escape routes for urban populations after natural disasters

Question 10

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
Punic Wars and Hannibal

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The Punic Wars were a series of three wa

Question 11

During the centuries of Roman history, from Republic to Empire, the paterfamilias' authority

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A)  increased. 
B)  decreased. 
C)  fluctuated. 
D)  remained the same. 
E)  was eliminated entirely. 
A)  increased. 
B)  decreased. 
C)  fluctuated. 
D)  remained the same. 
E)  was eliminated entirely.

Question 12

The Edict of Milan (313 C.E.) was an attempt to outlaw Christianity and bring back the worship of the old Roman gods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Roman Empire in the second century C.E. was divided into regions, one that spoke Latin and the other that spoke Greek.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In general, Romans demonstrated extensive tolerance for the religions of other peoples living in their empire.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Julius Caesar's greatest military conquest was in North Africa, where he established the Roman province of "Africa."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
Julio-Claudians

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The Julio-Claudians were the first dynas

Question 17

What modern notion of justice can trace its roots to early Roman law?

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A)  Those accused of a crime deserve a trial before a jury of their peers. 
B)  All law should be based on natural law. 
C)  Human beings should not be subjected to cruel or unusual punishments. 
D)  If an accused person cannot afford an attorney, a public defender will be provided. 
E)  A person charged with a crime should be considered innocent until proven guilty. 
A)  Those accused of a crime deserve a trial before a jury of their peers. 
B)  All law should be based on natural law. 
C)  Human beings should not be subjected to cruel or unusual punishments. 
D)  If an accused person cannot afford an attorney, a public defender will be provided. 
E)  A person charged with a crime should be considered innocent until proven guilty.

Question 18

What was a major difference between the Han and Roman Empires?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chinese imperial authority was more unstable. 
B)  Merchants received greater respect and freedom in Rome. 
C)  Chinese society offered greater opportunities for social mobility. 
D)  Roman rulers ascended to the throne based on family lineage. 
E)  Chinese empires began with small city-states ruled by prominent citizens. 
A)  Chinese imperial authority was more unstable. 
B)  Merchants received greater respect and freedom in Rome. 
C)  Chinese society offered greater opportunities for social mobility. 
D)  Roman rulers ascended to the throne based on family lineage. 
E)  Chinese empires began with small city-states ruled by prominent citizens.

Question 19

What rights did the patricians have in early Rome that the plebeians did not?

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A)  Patricians were considered citizens. 
B)  Patricians could vote. 
C)  Patricians could be elected to government offices. 
D)  Patricians could make legal contracts. 
E)  Patricians could implement taxation. . 
A)  Patricians were considered citizens. 
B)  Patricians could vote. 
C)  Patricians could be elected to government offices. 
D)  Patricians could make legal contracts. 
E)  Patricians could implement taxation. .

Question 20

Explain the importance of an extensive road network to both the Roman and Han Empires. What did this road make possible for them? What did it fail to accomplish in terms of relationships between the empires?

Accepted Answer

The extensive road networks of both the

Exam 5: The Roman World Empire

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Edict of Milan

Rome was

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). slaves

Julius Caesar's adopted son Octavian later changed his name to

What surprisingly helped strengthen Christianity as an institution?

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Latium

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Antony and Cleopatra VII and the Battle of Actium

Julius Caesar

The primary importance of roads in both the Roman and Han empires centered on

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Punic Wars and Hannibal

During the centuries of Roman history, from Republic to Empire, the paterfamilias' authority

The Edict of Milan (313 C.E.) was an attempt to outlaw Christianity and bring back the worship of the old Roman gods.

The Roman Empire in the second century C.E. was divided into regions, one that spoke Latin and the other that spoke Greek.

In general, Romans demonstrated extensive tolerance for the religions of other peoples living in their empire.

Julius Caesar's greatest military conquest was in North Africa, where he established the Roman province of "Africa."

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Julio-Claudians

What modern notion of justice can trace its roots to early Roman law?

What was a major difference between the Han and Roman Empires?

What rights did the patricians have in early Rome that the plebeians did not?

Explain the importance of an extensive road network to both the Roman and Han Empires. What did this road make possible for them? What did it fail to accomplish in terms of relationships between the empires?

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