1. which cultural element did the romans adapt from the etruscans? a) their alphabet b) their astronomical observations c) their numeral system d) their polytheism 2. which institution from the roman republic set a precedent for future representatives democracies? a) consul b) patriarchy c) senate d) tribune 3. which position in roman government made it possible for the lower classes to take part in governance? a) censor b) consul c) praetor d) tribune 4. how did diocletian try to end roman's empire economic decay? a) he encouraged farmers to sell products at higher prices b) to stimulate the economy c) he divided the empire and slowed inflation d) he established incentives to find new trade routes 5. which of the following circumstances contributed to the fall of rome? select all that apply. a) economic weakness b) inadequate and poorly trained military force c) internal political unrest d) invasions by foreign peoples e) succession through inheritance 6. which conditions made possible the rise of the roman empire? select all that apply. a) disparity among classes b) freedom of religious worship c) popular military leaders d) strong senatorial ethics e) traditional roman values 7. which statement describes a change under the roman empire? a) a civil service opened government jobs to men regardless of class b) democratic governance put more power in the hands of more citizens c) religious persecution declined with laws protecting religious freedom d) the construction of walls along the roman border improved security 8. which was a common theme in roman literature? a) the simplicity of their culture b) the rise and fall of roman power c) the fall of heroes d) the tragedies of daily life 9. how did romans use science & mathematics to improve lives of the roman people? a) the developed telescopes to accurately map the solar system b) they built roads, aqueducts, and harbors and improved public health c) they developed the use of columns in their architecture d) they developed the first vaccine for smallpox