1. how did construction of aqueducts most impact roman life? (1 point)
a. enhanced understanding of human ailments and injuries
b. improved public sanitation and access to fresh water
c. sped up transportation across the empire
d. made it easier for roman officials to rule the provinces
2. how did the roman empire support its expansion and integrate culture on three continents? (1 point)
a. the construction of roads and bridges facilitated trade and communication.
b. merchants, artisans, and engineers were granted upper-class status, securing their loyalty.
c. building aqueducts, monuments, and other public works employed more people and generated income.
d. the empire imposed roman religious beliefs and required subjected peoples to adopt the latin language.
3. which of the following is significant about the law of nations? (1 point)
a. it declared people are innocent until proven guilty.
b. it gave citizens the right to a trial by jury.
c. it promoted the rule of law.
d. it outlined penalties for crimes.
4. how did romans use science and mathematics to improve the lives of the roman people? (1 point)
a. they developed telescopes to accurately map the solar system.
b. they built roads, aqueducts, and harbors and improved public health.
c. they developed the use of columns in their architecture.
d. they developed the first vaccine for smallpox.
5. which basic principle of today’s laws was unfamiliar to citizens of ancient rome? (1 point)
a. the accused can face the accuser and mount a defense.
b. everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
c. people of all social classes receive equal treatment.
d. judges study the laws and come to fair decisions.
6. what did the poet horace mean by these words?
greece has conquered her rude conqueror.
(1 point)
a. although rome ruled greece, greece controlled the roman senate.
b. although greece conquered rome, rome conquered greece culturally.
c. although greece excelled in cultural achievements, rome had little respect for greece.
c. although rome conquered greece, greece conquered rome culturally.
7. which important new idea did ptolemy put forward? (1 point)
a. the sun is the center of the universe.
b. the earth is round.
c. comets have oval orbits.
d. the earth is the center of the universe.
8. which reforms by augustus unify the empire and integrate cultures? select all that apply. (2 points)
a. he made the senate into an efficient civil service.
b. he allowed cities and provinces a great deal of self-government.
c. he ordered scholars to collect all provincial laws.
d. he conducted a census to use as a basis for fairer taxation.