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21.) This temple-lined street was a route for imperial processions in ancient Rome.?

21.) This temple-lined street was a route for imperial processions in ancient Rome. Via Sacra Forum Romanum Pantheon Temple of Castor and Pollux 22.) Rome was surrounded by _______. mountains, which provided protection from hostile invaders a large stone wall with towers and gates large moats to keep out invaders armed guards and soldiers 23.) Emperor Augustus built a memorial to peace, called _______. Emperor Trajan's Column Arch of Augustus Temple of the Vestal Virgins Altar of Peace 24.) The most important commodity of all in ancient Rome was probably _______. pepper oil rare spices wheat 25.) Roman builders developed and perfected the use of _______ as support in building construction. arches flying buttresses pillars vaults 26.) Roman steam baths were warmed by _______. Heated water piped under the floors A central furnace in the room Natural hotsprings Containers of hot stones constantly replenished by slaves 27.) Why did art have a religious significance to the Romans? All Roman art depicted Roman gods They worshipped their ancestors, so they considered portraits to be important relics In Rome, art was only used to decorate temples They believed that representations of people actually became receptacles of their souls 28.) How were Roman chariot races like horse races today? Races were begun by firing a starting pistol Fans idolized the horses and riders, riders were known by their colors and prize money was high Charioteers were called jockeys and were subject to the rules of jockey clubs Fans of various charioteers frequently betted on the outcome of the race 29.) The Colosseum was _______. a venue where chariot races took place a huge statue that stood with one foot on either bank of a river an ampitheater where sacrafices took place and gladiators fought an official bulding where the emperor met with the Roman senate 30.) The names of the months January, February, March, April, May, and June come from ________. cities in the Roman Empire Roman emperors Roman gods famous Roman generals 31.) A Roman fighter, who usually was a prisoner who was forced to fight, was called a _______. Latin swordsman emperor gladiator 32.) The Ancient Romans apoke ______. Latin Italian Greek French 33.) Which of these was NOT a popular form of entertainment in Rome/ chariot races gladiator fights plays bull fights 34.) In the year 177 AD a great general named Hadrian became emperor. He is famous for ______. making changes in the government defeating Antony in a sea battle off the coast of southwest Greece building a stone wall across northern Britain to keep out barbarian tribes defeating Hannibal at the palace of the King of Bithynia 35.) Which of the following items did the Romans give us? soap gasoline the 12 month calendar the clock 36.) In Rome an enormous stadium called the _______ was built to hold the chariot races. Super Dome Theater Colosseum Circus Maximus 37.) The forum was ______. the marketplace and business center in Rome Rome's field and track playground an ampitheater an enormous stadium built to hold gladiator fights 38.) Constantine became Christian: on his deathbed while growing up in the East in 313, when he passed the Edict of Milan immediately before the Battle of Rome 39.) Christianity's status under Constantine was: the new imperial cult tolerated but illegal the official state religion tolerated, patronized, and favored by the court 40.) The center of the Roman world was Asia Minor Britain the Mediterranean Sea Italy, Gaul, and Iberia 41.) Hinduism began around 3000 BC in the Indus Valley of Egypt. True False ---- ---- 42.) The Guru is a very important teacher in Hinduism. True False ---- ---- 43.) For most of its modern history, India was under the rule of the British Empire. True False ---- ---- 44.) Mahatma Gandhi believed India would gain independence frm Britain only through a bloody, violent revolution. True False ---- ---- 45.) China was never very isolated from the other great civilizations of the world. True False ---- ---- 46.) Elderly people have traditionally been treaded with great respect in China. True False ---- ---- 47.) What happened in China in 1949? The Ming Dynasty collapsed Mao Zedong established Communist rule Chaing Kai-shek's forces repulsed a Japanese invasion None of the above 48.) What two languages are Chinese characters used to write? Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese and Kor

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1. Do I get credit for this class? - I don't remember signing up. Seriously though, you should be able to find the answers in your textbook. However, if you're confused on a concept, I'll be happy to help. Good luck in your studies, ~ Mitch ~