Landmarks in Humanities 4th Edition by Gloria Fiero – Test Bank

Landmarks in Humanities 4th Edition by Gloria Fiero – Test Bank

Chapter 03

Empire

1. Which of the following peoples had the LEAST direct influence on the development of Roman culture?

A. The Greeks

B. The Latins

C. The Hittites

D. The Etruscans

Learning Objective: Recall the contributions of the Etruscans to Roman culture

Learning Objective: Recall the contributions of the Greeks to Roman culture

Learning Objective: Recall the origins of Rome

Topic: History

Topic: Roman history

2. The powerful landowners of ancient Rome were known as

A. plebeians.

B. patricians.

C. princeps.

D. consuls.

Learning Objective: Explain the elements of the Roman res publica

Topic: History

Topic: Roman history

3. The Punic Wars were waged between Rome and

A. Carthage.

B. Etruria.

C. Athens.

D. Alexandria.

Learning Objective: Explain the significance of the Punic Wars

Topic: History

Topic: Roman history

Topic: Roman Republic

4. The civil and military authority of Rome was known as the

A. imperium.

B. res publica.

C. equites.

D. jus civilis.

Learning Objective: Explain the elements of the Roman res publica

Topic: History

Topic: Roman history

Topic: Roman law

5. Which of the following statements best captures Seneca’s Stoic philosophy?

A. “Succumb to one’s passion.”

B. “Never give in to fate.”

C. “Work to achieve peace of mind.”

D. “Follow one’s heart, not one’s mind”

Learning Objective: Understand the Roman contribution to philosophy and literature

Topic: History

Topic: Philosophy and Religion

Topic: Roman history