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Quiz for Sources of The Making of the West, Chapter 6

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Quiz for Chapter 6: The Creation of the Roman Empire, 44 B.C.E.–284 C.E.

Document Links:

Document 6-1: Virgil, The Aeneid

Document 6-2: Notices and Graffiti Describe Life in Pompeii

Document 6-3: Tacitus, Germania

Document 6-4: Paul of Tarsus, Letter to the Galatians

Document 6-5: Apuleius, The Golden Ass

Question 6.1

1. As described in The Aeneid (Document 6-1), what attribute set Augustus apart from other great Romans?

He was favored by the gods.

He elevated the fine arts to new importance.

He worshiped the gods Hercules and Bacchus.

He preferred war to peace.

Question 6.2

2. The notices on the walls of Pompeii (Document 6-2) suggest that a key mechanism of the emperor’s rule in imperial cities was

extensive slave labor.

effective local officials.

frequent gladiatorial shows.

well-fortified garrisons.

Question 6.3

3. According to Tacitus (Document 6-3), which of the following traits marked German peoples’ superiority to their Roman counterparts?

Military skill

Settlement patterns

Limited royal power

Strong family bonds

Question 6.4

4. What principle did Paul of Tarsus assert should define the lives of all converts to Christianity (Document 6-4)?

Strict obedience to Jewish law

Rejection of sin

Outward observances

Inner faith

Question 6.5

5. Apuleius provides evidence (Document 6-5) that Isis’ popularity in the Roman Empire as an object of worship stemmed from her

acceptance of different forms of worship.

generosity and kindness.

equal standing with other gods.

magnificent appearance.

Question 6.6

6. Based on a comparison of the letter from Paul (Document 6-4) and The Golden Ass (Document 6-5), what distinguished polytheism from early Christianity?

Belief that the divine could affect human life

Use of ritual and prayer for worship

Broad geographical base of believers

Righteous behavior of believers