Which of the following describes the influence of Greek Stoicism on Roman culture? (4 points)
a
The Romans believed it was important to avoid anger, jealousy, and greed by practicing self-control.
b
The Romans believed it was important to have a personal sense of duty towards one's fellows.
c
The Romans believed it was important to be modest in the way one practiced their religion.
d
The Romans believed it was important to be strong and devoted to protection of the state.
Question 2 (4 points)
Which of the following describes a Greek influence on Roman art? (4 points)
a
Roman art often portrayed abstract philosophical concepts.
b
Roman art was focused on realistic details.
c
Roman art often portrayed all humans as equals.
d
Roman art was primarily focused on the landscape.
Question 3 (4 points)
Use the image below to answer the following question:
An image of a man with his hands and feet nailed to a large cross.
© Godong/UIG/Image Quest 2016
Which key figure in Christianity does this image represent? (4 points)
a
Peter
b
Paul
c
Jesus
d
God
Question 4 (4 points)
Which of the following is not an example of an impact Christianity had on Roman society? (4 points)
a
Followers of Christianity were persecuted for refusing to worship the emperor as a god.
b
Many romans began to believe there was hope for a good life after death.
c
The quick spread of Christianity caused emperor Theodosius to officially ban the religion in 313 CE.
d
The apostles began to spread the teachings of Jesus to both Jews and gentiles.
Question 5 (4 points)
Which contribution to Roman society did Virgil make? (4 points)
a
He wrote the Odyssey.
b
He wrote the Aeneid.
c
He recited Roman laws.
d
He built the Pantheon.
Question 6 (4 points)
Use the image below to answer the following question:
An image of Roman piece of art depicting a man in detail, made up of many small colored square pieces.
© G. DAGLI ORTI/De Agostini Picture Library/Universal Images Group/Image Quest 2016
This piece of Roman art is an example of a (4 points)
a
painting
b
sculpture
c
mosaic
d
portrait
Question 7 (4 points)
What language formed the basis for the Romance languages? (4 points)
a
Russian
b
Greek
c
Italian
d
Latin
Question 8 (4 points)
Which of the following continues to use Latin today? (4 points)
a
the Roman Catholic Church
b
the Surgeon General
c
the World Bank
d
the Coptic Church