How are the United States and the Roman Republic alike?

Both allow all citizens to vote

Why did Octavian adopt the title "Augustus", meaning first citizen?

To illustrate the duties of citizens in a republic

How did Emperor Constantine affect the spread of Christianity?

He freed Christians to worship openly

Which terms best describe the geography of Rome?

peninsula, mountains, Tiber River

Why was it important that Roman laws were written on 12 tablets and shown to the public?

The laws were known so they should be obeyed

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6th Grade Review - Part 1 (ROME)

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1
How are the United States and the Roman Republic alike?
Both hold elections once every four years
Both have three branches of government
Both allow all citizens to vote
Both have a single, powerful chief executive
2
Why did Octavian adopt the title "Augustus", meaning first citizen?
To show that he was retiring from politics
To avoid the title of king or emperor
To illustrate the duties of citizens in a republic
To emphasize that he had more power than others
3
Monotheism is the worship of...
multiple gods
no gods
one god
Roman gods
4
In the Roman Republic, the term "patricians" referred to which group of people?
anyone with Greek ancestors
slaves
every adult male citizen
wealthy land owning families
5
Which religion started in the Roman empire?
Buddhism
Christianity
Mythology
Islam
6
If you were captured in war during Roman times, you were likely to become...
a patrician
a plebian
a general
a slave
7
Civic duty is...
what all citizens cant do
what all citizens are required to do
what all citizens should do
what job a citizen holds
8
How did Emperor Constantine affect the spread of Christianity?
He banned Christianity from Judea
He freed Christians to worship openly
He ordered Christians to be killed by wild animals
He made Christianity the official religion of Rome
9
The mythical founders of Rome were...
Athens and Sparta
Romulus and Remus
Ronald and Remus
Daphnis and Chloë
10
The Punic Wars were a long series of conflicts between which groups?
Romans and Etruscans
Greeks and Romans
Spartans and Athenians
Romans and Carthaginians
11
Which two civilizations did Rome draw influences from?
Greeks and the Etruscans
Americans and Greeks
Greeks and Egyptians
Etruscans and the Egyptians
12
Which terms best describe the geography of Rome?
peninsula, mountains, Tiber River
islands, no rivers, hills
desert, Nile River, dry
peninsula, Hillsborough River, flat land
13
The forum in Roman cities was a place too...
Throw away your trash
Watch sporting events
Sell a used chariot
Gather and socialize
14
Why was it important that Roman laws were written on 12 tablets and shown to the public?
Plebeians could then appeal a judgment made by a judge.
The laws were known so they should be obeyed
Laws would apply to all citizens
Plebeians could then vote or veto the laws
15
"Pax Romana" was a time in Romes history...
when the empire fell apart
when the empire expanded
of constant warfare
of peace

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