Mrs. Rajen
Name: ____________________________
Period: ____________
Honor Code
A. Multiple Choice Write the letter that corresponds to the best response. [10 points]
____ 1. The development of the Roman civilization took form in the following way:
a. republic empire city kingdom
b. empire city kingdom republic
c. city kingdom republic empire
d. kingdom republic empire city
____3. Which of the following was an economic cause for some of the internal problems of the Roman
Empire?
a. Civil war and unrest
b. Gold and silver drain
c. Invasion by the Germanic tribes
d. Disloyalty in the army
____ 4. All the following are Germanic tribes EXCEPT
a. Visigoths
b. Vandals
c. Franks
d. Huns
____10. All the following statements about Roman law are true EXCEPT
a. All persons had the right to equal treatment under the law.
b. The burden of proof rested with the accused rather than the accuser.
c. Any law that seemed unfair could be set aside.
d. A person should be punished for actions, not thoughts.
B. Chronology Indicate the correct order of the three events by writing 1, 2, or 3 in the blank
provided. [9 points]
C. Short Answers Explain two reasons for each of the following: [4 points]
1. What was the cause for disloyalty in the Roman army?
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2. How did the Pax Romana help promote the spread of Christianity?
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D. Picture Analysis Choose any two (2) of the following pictures. For each picture that you
choose, please write one sentence in which you identify the item and give one reason why this
was a significant part of Roman civilization. [4 points]
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E. Map Location On the map below, please color, name and label the following items:
[4 points]
Directions: All labels should be written in black ink.
Rivers should be colored in blue
Cities should be marked with red dots.
1. The south-north flowing river that formed a boundary of the Roman Empire in Europe in
the north.
2. The west-east flowing river that formed a boundary of the Roman Empire in Europe in
the north.
3. The new Roman capital founded by Constantine
4. The original capital of the Roman Empire
Bonus Point: On the map above, label the major body of water that connected the Roman
Empire and means middle of the earth.