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2016 3Q Questions
2016 3Q Questions
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Social Studies
6th Grade
03/27/2016

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What was a major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture?
Definition
concept of government by laws
Term
In the Roman Republic, the term "patricians" referred to which group of people?
Definition
wealthy land-owning families
Term
Who were Romulus and Remus?
Definition
the mythical founders of Rome
Term
What mountain chain in the north of Italy helped to protect ancient Rome from invaders?
Definition
The Alps
Term
In the Roman Republic, who were the representatives of the Plebeian class?
Definition
Tribunes
Term
What did the Roman Empire guarantee on Roman roads?
Definition
a fast journey
Term
How did Emperor Constantine affect the spread of Christianity?
Definition
He made Christianity the official religion of Rome.
Term
What could a foreign visitor to Rome expect to see in the Forum?
Definition
a central gathering place
Term
The Punic Wars were a long series of conflicts between which groups?
Definition
Romans and Carthaginians
Term
What was the Pax Romana?
Definition
200 year period of peace for Rome.
Term
What was a common way to become a Roman slave?
Definition
being captured in a war
Term
During the early republic, why was it important that Roman laws were written on 12 tablets and shown to the public?
Definition
The laws could then apply equally to all Romans.
Term
The people who murdered Julius Caesar wanted to give power back to the Senate. What actually resulted from their action?
Definition
a civil war
Term
How did the general Hannibal surprise the Romans?
Definition
He crossed the Alps with elephants.
Term
In what country is Rome located today?
Definition
Italy
Term
Why did Octavian adopt the title "Augustus", meaning first citizen?
Definition
To avoid the title of king or emperor.
Term
How are the United States and the Roman Republic alike?
Definition
Both have three branches of government.
Term
Which emperor built a new capital for the eastern half of the Roman Empire and renamed it Constantinople?
Definition
Constantine
Term
What was the first written form of Roman Law?
Definition
Twelve Tables
Term
Which factor contributed MOST to the decline of the Roman Empire?
Definition
Diocletian divided the Empire into two regions.
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