CSTU 101 Quizzes

The Roman tendency in conquering other people was to preserve, not to destroy

True

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The term "Pax Romana" refers specifically to the fact that the Romans were a peace-loving people

False

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The Romans learned very little from the Etruscans to the north

False

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What is the best-known surviving portion of the Roman highway?

Appian Way

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The American idea of "building a better mousetrap" most closely corresponds to which Roman value?

Practicality

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Ancient Roman society was relatively tolerant of various religions

True

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Roman citizens had to travel to the capital city if they wanted to use a public bath

False

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The Greeks were more interested in "what works," while the Romans were more interested in what is right.

False

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The American idea of "a city on a hill" most closely corresponds to which Roman value?

Imperialism

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In what way does the Colosseum illustrates the principle of eclecticism?

The Style of the Columns

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The American idea of "a melting pot" most corresponds to which Roman value?

Eclecticism

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The word "triumph" referred originally to a Roman military parade

True

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According to the text, the aqueduct can be viewed a key illustration of Roman imperialism.

False

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Form the Roman perspective, imperialism was a matter of living out their destiny

True

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The Roman worldview can be described by the philosophical word "materialism"

True

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