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The Romans were polytheistic, meaning that they worshiped
many gods.
the Greeks.
the concept of wealth.
one god. - Answer✔Many gods
Which statement best describes the role of Roman women?
Roman women had many more rights than other women of the time.
Roman women had the same rights as women in other societies.
Roman women had fewer rights than women in other societies.
Roman women had even more rights than women do today. - Answer✔Which statement best
describes the role of Roman women?
In ancient Rome, which family member had the most authority?
mother
unmarried daughter
father
married son - Answer✔father
Which statement best describes the roads of the Roman Empire?
They had to be built with stones provided by Rome.
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They were constructed to move the Roman military.
They were reserved mainly for civilians, not troops.
They made it difficult to govern land Rome controlled. - Answer✔They were constructed to
move the Roman military.
The Roman philosophy of stoicism promoted
mercy.
self-control.
pity.
anger. - Answer✔self-control.
How did the Romans bring fresh water to their cities?
They diverted water from the Tiber.
They built a system of aqueducts.
They imported water from other countries.
They built dams across the Tiber. - Answer✔They built a system of aqueducts.
The Founding Fathers of the United States were influenced by Cicero's ideas about
polytheism.
aqueducts.
government.
architecture. - Answer✔aqueducts.
Which statement best describes the population of ancient Rome?
With a population of about a million, ancient Rome was a large city.
Compared to cities today, Rome was more like a town or village in size.
Ancient Rome was smaller than any city today.
Ancient Rome was bigger than any of today's cities. - Answer✔With a population of about a
million, ancient Rome was a large city.
Which statement best describes the way Romans viewed education?
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Roman education was reserved for slaves.
Roman children of wealthy families were sent to school.
Roman education focused on the humanities.
Roman society looked down on education. - Answer✔Roman education focused on the
humanities.
Look at the picture of the Colosseum in Rome today.
The shape and size of the Colosseum is much like a modern-day outdoor arena where people
watch
gladiator contests.
golf matches.
football games.
basketball games. - Answer✔football games.
A peninsula is a piece of land that is surrounded by
friendly countries.
water on all sides.
water on three sides.
unfriendly countries. - Answer✔water on three sides.
With Caesar Augustus's rise to power, Rome
became a powerful empire.
was invaded by outsiders.
lost its battles with its enemies.
ruled the entire world. - Answer✔became a powerful empire.
Which aspect of government does the United States have in common with the Roman Republic?
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Two consuls run the executive branch.
Senators are elected into office for life.
There are three branches of government.
Governors are chosen by members of assemblies. - Answer✔There are three branches of
government.
What was one consequence of Roman expansion beginning in 300 BCE?
Soldiers became less loyal to their generals.
Plebeians lost their influence in government.
Economic problems began to increase.
Rome was no longer a center of trade. - Answer✔Economic problems began to increase.
The Roman Republic began to expand when Rome fought the Punic Wars and defeated
Carthage.
Germany.
Egypt.
Greece. - Answer✔Carthage.
The factor that most contributed to the development of Roman civilization was
Rome's language.
Rome's geography.
Rome's isolation from the world.
Rome's foundation myth. - Answer✔Rome's geography.
Julius Caesar's assassination led to the
founding of the Roman Republic.
beginning of Rome's expansion.
fall of the Roman Empire.
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History Exam Questions With Correct
Answers 100% Verified Updated 2025
The Romans were polytheistic, meaning that they worshiped
many gods.
the Greeks.
the concept of wealth.
one god. - Answer✔Many gods
Which statement best describes the role of Roman women?
Roman women had many more rights than other women of the time.
Roman women had the same rights as women in other societies.
Roman women had fewer rights than women in other societies.
Roman women had even more rights than women do today. - Answer✔Which statement best
describes the role of Roman women?
In ancient Rome, which family member had the most authority?
mother
unmarried daughter
father
married son - Answer✔father
Which statement best describes the roads of the Roman Empire?
They had to be built with stones provided by Rome.
1|Page
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They were constructed to move the Roman military.
They were reserved mainly for civilians, not troops.
They made it difficult to govern land Rome controlled. - Answer✔They were constructed to
move the Roman military.
The Roman philosophy of stoicism promoted
mercy.
self-control.
pity.
anger. - Answer✔self-control.
How did the Romans bring fresh water to their cities?
They diverted water from the Tiber.
They built a system of aqueducts.
They imported water from other countries.
They built dams across the Tiber. - Answer✔They built a system of aqueducts.
The Founding Fathers of the United States were influenced by Cicero's ideas about
polytheism.
aqueducts.
government.
architecture. - Answer✔aqueducts.
Which statement best describes the population of ancient Rome?
With a population of about a million, ancient Rome was a large city.
Compared to cities today, Rome was more like a town or village in size.
Ancient Rome was smaller than any city today.
Ancient Rome was bigger than any of today's cities. - Answer✔With a population of about a
million, ancient Rome was a large city.
Which statement best describes the way Romans viewed education?
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Roman education was reserved for slaves.
Roman children of wealthy families were sent to school.
Roman education focused on the humanities.
Roman society looked down on education. - Answer✔Roman education focused on the
humanities.
Look at the picture of the Colosseum in Rome today.
The shape and size of the Colosseum is much like a modern-day outdoor arena where people
watch
gladiator contests.
golf matches.
football games.
basketball games. - Answer✔football games.
A peninsula is a piece of land that is surrounded by
friendly countries.
water on all sides.
water on three sides.
unfriendly countries. - Answer✔water on three sides.
With Caesar Augustus's rise to power, Rome
became a powerful empire.
was invaded by outsiders.
lost its battles with its enemies.
ruled the entire world. - Answer✔became a powerful empire.
Which aspect of government does the United States have in common with the Roman Republic?
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Two consuls run the executive branch.
Senators are elected into office for life.
There are three branches of government.
Governors are chosen by members of assemblies. - Answer✔There are three branches of
government.
What was one consequence of Roman expansion beginning in 300 BCE?
Soldiers became less loyal to their generals.
Plebeians lost their influence in government.
Economic problems began to increase.
Rome was no longer a center of trade. - Answer✔Economic problems began to increase.
The Roman Republic began to expand when Rome fought the Punic Wars and defeated
Carthage.
Germany.
Egypt.
Greece. - Answer✔Carthage.
The factor that most contributed to the development of Roman civilization was
Rome's language.
Rome's geography.
Rome's isolation from the world.
Rome's foundation myth. - Answer✔Rome's geography.
Julius Caesar's assassination led to the
founding of the Roman Republic.
beginning of Rome's expansion.
fall of the Roman Empire.
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