Question 1

Christianity appealed to the poor and underserved populations of Rome.For this reason, it makes sense that it first gained popularity ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   in urban centers
B)   in Italy
C)   in frontier towns
D)   among coloni

Question 2

The sculpture on the church of San Marco in Venice portrays Diocletian and three colleagues.Explain the symbolism of the four men.Explain why the sitting of the sculpture is ironic.

Accepted Answer

The sculpture on the church of San Marco...

Question 3

Augustus's imperial reign is known as the "Principate" after his title princeps, meaning "first ________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Augustus's imperial reign is known as the...

Question 4

Born in Africa, ________ was one of the great early theologians, known for his books Confessions and City of God.

Accepted Answer

Augustine

Question 5

Diocletian and Decius attacked Christians for what reason?

Accepted Answer

A)   Christians threatened internal security.
B)   Christians threatened imperial authority.
C)   Christians sparked several small uprisings.
D)   Christians were already declining in numbers.

Question 6

Although Augustus granted himself the powers of an absolute ruler, he did not proclaim this ascension openly.In what ways did he retain the appearance of republican government? Why?

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Augustus retained the appearance of repu...

Question 7

Because Augustus was officially "first citizen" and not king or emperor, he could not legally name his ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   advisers
B)   military leaders
C)   cabinet
D)   successor

Question 8

In Augustus's reign, Rome had a professional army of between _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   10,000 and 50,000 men
B)   50,000 and 100,000 men
C)   100,000 and 250,000 men
D)   250,000 and 500,000 men

Question 9

Trajan's campaign to establish the province of Dacia between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains can be seen as being defensive because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   he immediately declared Dacians to be citizens of Rome under his protection
B)   he built a wall there
C)   his goal was to split enemy groups
D)   he paid mercenary Visigoths to keep other Germanic tribes out of the region

Question 10

Vespasian founded the ________ dynasty.

Accepted Answer

A)   Flavian
B)   Valentinian
C)   Julio-Claudian
D)   Severan

Question 11

The ________, who characterized one segment of the nobility at the end of the republic, found their literary expression in the personal poems of Catullus.

Accepted Answer

A)   introverted Hellenophiles
B)   peace-promoting "doves"
C)   crippled war veterans
D)   pleasure-seeking aristocrats

Question 12

According to Cicero, laws should be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   local
B)   fair
C)   different for every ethnicity
D)   universal

Question 13

Looking at Map 5-6, Map Exploration, we can see the spread of Christianity from 200 to 600 c.e.Why did Christianity first take root in urban areas? What would have been the consequence of Christianity spreading more rapidly before developing an orthodox tradition?

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Christianity first took root in urban ar...

Question 14

Although the period between Diocletian and Constantine was fraught with issues of succession, both men can be considered successful leaders in the chaos of the late empires.What policies did they enact to promote peace and prosperity? Were any of these policies counterproductive?

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During the period between Diocletian and Constantine, both leaders enacted policies aimed at promoting peace and prosperity in the late Roman Empire. Diocletian implemented a system of government known as the Tetrarchy, which divided the empire into four administrative regions, each with its own ruler. This system was intended to improve governance and prevent the chaos that often resulted from contested successions. Additionally, Diocletian implemented economic reforms, including price controls and a reorganization of the tax system, in an effort to stabilize the economy and promote prosperity.

Constantine, on the other hand, is best known for his conversion to Christianity and the Edict of Milan, which granted religious tolerance to Christians and effectively ended the persecution of the Christian community. This policy of religious tolerance helped to promote peace and stability within the empire, as it reduced internal conflict and allowed for greater social cohesion.

While these policies were generally successful in promoting peace and prosperity, some of them also had unintended consequences. Diocletian's economic reforms, for example, were often seen as heavy-handed and led to widespread discontent among the population. Additionally, the Tetrarchy system ultimately failed to prevent succession crises, as evidenced by the civil wars that followed Diocletian's abdication. Similarly, Constantine's embrace of Christianity, while promoting religious tolerance, also led to increased religious conflict within the empire as Christianity became the favored religion.

Overall, while both Diocletian and Constantine can be considered successful leaders in the chaos of the late Roman Empire, some of their policies had unintended negative consequences. Despite their efforts to promote peace and prosperity, the empire continued to face internal strife and external threats.

Question 15

The elaborate civilian bureaucracy established by Constantine included four praetorian prefects, twelve vicars, and almost a hundred provincial governors.The system was corrupt despite ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   steady pay and good benefits
B)   spies and secret informants
C)   the freedom granted each bureaucrat
D)   the use of paper money

Question 16

With a soaring population and limited land, many of Rome's underclass lived in cramped insulae, or _______ buildings.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With a soaring population and limited land,...

Question 17

Augustus reduced the size of the Senate to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   20
B)   1000
C)   600
D)   100 C

Question 18

Faith, fundamental to Christian belief, and reason, the foundation of classical education, were reconciled in the writings of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Augustine
B)   Leo
C)   Ambrose
D)   Peter

Question 19

Instead of maintaining a large fighting force throughout the empire, the emperors of the late third century fortified the cities and reorganized the army to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   autonomous
B)   bodyguards
C)   more mobile, including heavy cavalry
D)   more stable, including permanent defensive trenches

Question 20

Typical cities in the Roman Empire had about 20,000 inhabitants.Rome itself had more than ________ (choose the largest correct answer) .

Accepted Answer

A)   40,000
B)   80,000
C)   120,000
D)   500,000

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With a soaring population and limited land, many of Rome's underclass lived in cramped insulae, or _______ buildings.

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