Traditions & Encounters A Global Perspective On The Past 6th Edition By Jerry Bentley – Test Bank

Chapter 11

Mediterranean Society: The Roman Phase

Multiple Choice Questions

1. (p. 217)Paul’s case was transferred to Rome because
   A. the empire was in such a deplorable state that Rome was the only court.
   B. all cases were heard in Rome.
   C. all cases dealing with Christianity were heard in Rome.
   D. as a Roman citizen Paul had the right to appeal his case to Rome, which he did.
   E. All these answers are correct.

Topic: From Roman Kingdom to Republic

2. (p. 218)According to legend, Rome was founded by
   A. Paul of Tarsus.
   B. Tarquin the Proud.
   C. Romulus.
   D. Cincinnatus.
   E. None of these answers is correct.

Topic: From Roman Kingdom to Republic

3. (p. 218)During the middle centuries of the first millennium B.C.E., Italy was dominated by the
   A. Greeks.
   B. Persians.
   C. Minoans.
   D. Etruscans.
   E. Assyrians.

Topic: From Roman Kingdom to Republic

4. (p. 219)In the early stages of the Roman republic the patricians elected two
   A. kings.
   B. consuls.
   C. tribunes.
   D. archons.
   E. senators.

Topic: From Roman Kingdom to Republic

5. (p. 219)Which group, in an effort to alleviate social tensions, was allowed to elect two and then later ten tribunes?
   A. plebeians
   B. slaves
   C. patricians
   D. consuls
   E. dictators

Topic: From Roman Kingdom to Republic

6. (p. 220)During times of crisis the Romans would appoint an official with absolute power known as a(n)
   A. consul.
   B. tribune.
   C. archon.
   D. emperor.
   E. dictator.

Topic: From Roman Kingdom to Republic

7. (p. 220)The Roman policy toward conquered peoples was
   A. centered around the policy of forced conversion to the Roman religion.
   B. generous, with the potential for citizenship.
   C. cruel and despotic.
   D. successful because citizenship was granted to all from the very beginning of expansion.
   E. based on immediately turning conquered peoples into slaves.

Topic: From Roman Kingdom to Republic

8. (p. 220)In the early period of Roman expansion, the principle power in the western Mediterranean was the
   A. Greeks.
   B. Etruscans.
   C. Persians.
   D. Gauls.
   E. Carthaginians.

Topic: From Roman Kingdom to Republic

9. (p. 221)During the Punic Wars, the Romans first fought the Carthaginians over the most important source of grain in the western Mediterranean. Where was it?
   A. Britain
   B. Greece
   C. Egypt
   D. Sicily
   E. Carthage

Topic: From Roman Kingdom to Republic

10. (p. 221)Rome’s monumental struggle with the Carthaginians was known as the
    A. Phoenician Wars.
    B. Gracchi Wars.
    C. Persian Wars.
    D. Punic Wars.
    E. Sicilian Wars.