Discovering Our Past: Medieval and Early Modern Times

Chapter 1: Roman Civilization

Self-Check Quiz

1
The Romans were the first people to invent and use __________, a mixture of volcanic ash, lime, and water.
A)asphalt
B)concrete
C)clay
D)plaster
2
The language of the Romans, __________, was the basis of many modern European languages.
A)Roman
B)Spanish
C)Latin
D)Italian
3
Most __________ were enslaved people, criminals, or poor people who fought animals and each other in order to entertain others.
A)paterfamilias
B)Romans
C)gladiators
D)soldiers
4
__________ was the Roman god of war.
A)Mars
B)Jupiter
C)Ares
D)Neptune
5
Romans began to __________ in response to inflation.
A)complain
B)riot
C)make less money
D)barter
6
After he decided the empire was too large to manage, __________ divided the Roman Empire into four parts.
A)Constantine
B)Diocletian
C)Alaric
D)Odoacer
7
After conquering Rome, the Germanic rulers adopted the Roman language, laws, and __________.
A)religion
B)customs
C)architecture
D)literature
8
The Visigoth victory over the Roman legions at the Battle of Adrianople was important because it __________.
A)weakened the Germanic army
B)strengthened the Roman's will to fight
C)scared the other Germanic tribes
D)convinced the other Germanic tribes that Rome could be defeated
9
The _____influenced the laws of almost every European country.
A)Hippodrome
B)Tribonian
C)Justinian Code
D)Hagia Sophia
10
A person who stands in for a ruler is called a _____.
A)consul
B)praetor
C)saint
D)regent
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