Roman Empire at Its Height Answers

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What correctly describes the common currency system created by Augustus?

A
Goods and services were obtained through bartering.
B
The government lowered taxes on certain merchants.
C
The government controlled the only legal form of money.
D
Private citizens created coins to be used by the Roman people.
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Which leader died just before the rise of the Roman Empire?

A
Julius Caesar
B
Caesar Augustus
C
Marcus Aurelius
D
Constantine the Great
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What was Caesar Augustus’s main reason for ordering the construction and renovation of buildings in Rome?

A
He wanted the city to be ruled by various leaders.
B
He wanted the city to reflect his power.
C
He wanted the city to be as productive as possible.
D
He wanted the city to provide industrial opportunities.
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Which action by Caesar Augustus gave the Romans control over certain trade routes?

A
the creation of the navy
B
the restoration of the Senate
C
the construction of the Pantheon
D
the establishment of the mail service
5

What factor decreased the Romans’ need to trade food?

A
the growth of industry
B
the construction of roads
C
the creation of aqueducts
D
the improvement of transportation
6

How did conquering new lands most affect trade in the Roman Empire?

A
It led to more industries.
B
It led to improved roads.
C
It led to improved agriculture.
D
It led to more trading partners.
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What took place immediately after the death of Julius Caesar?

A
civil wars
B
foreign invasions
C
the restoration of the Senate
D
the creation of the Roman navy
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What development most contributed to the success of the economy under Caesar Augustus?

A
mail service
B
improved industry
C
the construction of domes
D
the restoration of buildings
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Read this statement from Caesar Augustus."I found Rome a city of bricks, and left it a city of marble.”

A
the building of roads
B
the building of a navy
C
the beautification of the area
D
the construction of trade routes
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What development contributed to the growth of agriculture?

A
tax collection
B
trade networks
C
the domestication of animals
D
the standardization of currency

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