How did Julius Caesar die?

was assassinated by the Senate and friends

a period of Roman peace that lasted nearly 200 years

There were many reasons for the decline of the Roman Republic, the main reason was

The growing gap between the rich and poor

One of the first reforms Julius Caesar conducted was

to decrease the power of the Senate

What was the purpose of the term "Bread and Circuses"

distract the poor from their terrible lives

The Edict of Milan proclaimed

Official tolerance of Christianity throughout Rome

The plebeians benefited from which of these events the most

the engraving of the Twelve Tables

Identify the makeup of the Roman Senate

a select group of 300 patricians

By giving free grain and providing free entertainment, the emperor was able to

keep the poverty stricken masses preoccupied

The purpose of Aqueducts was to

a way to bring fresh water into cities

The Hellenistic era, which saw the expansion of Greek culture was created by

The conquests of Alexander the Great

How did the mountains effect the early Greek settlements?

They kept city-states separated causing rivalries to develop

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1
Logical study and observation leads to truth is an idea that came from which Greek philosopher?
Socrates
Aristotle
Plato
Zeno
2
How did Julius Caesar die?
Killed in battle
was assassinated by the Senate and friends
drowned in the Rubicon
Died of old age
3
Who wrote the Geometry book "Elements"
Thucydides
Archimedes
Euclid
Sophoclys
4
Mount Olympus was
A place where the Greeks fought the Persians
Where the Greek gods lived
Where Greek plays were performed
Where the Greek democracy voted
5
The Pax Romana was
a period of Civil War in Rome
A period of constant fighting with Emperors and Senators.
A period in which the Roman Empire was divided into 2 parts
a period of Roman peace that lasted nearly 200 years
6
The Romans feared that this person would lead an uprising
Pontius Pilate
Jesus of Nazareth
Zeno
Socrates
7
There were many reasons for the decline of the Roman Republic, the main reason was
The growing gap between the rich and poor
The Punic Wars
Caesar's conquest of Gual
the use of mercenaries in the Roman Army
8
Which epic poem tells the story of the Trojan War?
Mahabaratta
Odyssey
Beowulf
Illiad
9
The Hellenistic mathematician Pythagoras developed which theorem, which is named after him?
e=mc2
pi = 3.14
Velocity = force - distance
A2+B2+=C2
10
Eventually, the Plebeians were able to participate in the republic with the creation of
Consuls
Praetors
Dictator
Tribunes
11
Ancient Italy was easier to unify than Greece mostly due to
a shared religion
a moderate climate
geographic advantages
existence of a common langauge
12
One of the first reforms Julius Caesar conducted was
to decrease the power of the Emperor
to decrease the power of the Senate
to increase the role of the Roman citizen
to increase the power of the Senate
13
What was the original purpose of the Olympic Games
prepare for war
honor Zeus
choose a king
determine the strength of a city-state
14
What was the purpose of the term "Bread and Circuses"
prepare people for war against Germanic tribes
distract the poor from their terrible lives
test new weapons and military stratigies
Kill slaves and prisoners
15
What temple was built for the Greek goddess Athena
Mount Olympus
Parthenon
Tower of Pisa
Acropolis
16
The Edict of Milan proclaimed
Outlawing Christianity throughout Rome
Giving land to poor farmers throughout Rome
that festivities and ceremonies would be used to honor gods
Official tolerance of Christianity throughout Rome
17
The plebeians benefited from which of these events the most
the engraving of the Twelve Tables
Extending the number of Praetors from 2 to 8.
The collapse of the Roman Republic
Christianity becoming the State religion
18
In which way did Rome influence Western Civilization the most?
scientific advancements
legal system
literature
architectural design
19
Hadrian and Marcus Aurelius are part of
The 5 good emperors
The Julio-Claudian emperors
The bad emperors
The first Triumvirate
20
Who became the first Christian Roman emperor?
Diocletian
Constantine
Hadrian
Nero
21
Plato agreed with what type of Government
Democracy
Monarchy
Aristocracy
Theocracy
22
A government ruled by a few
Monarchy
Democracy
Aristocracy
Oligarchy
23
Identify the makeup of the Roman Senate
2 consuls, two praetors, and dozens of officials
a select group of 300 patricians
a group of 500 plebeians
of generals, in charge of protecting the empire
24
A _____ is a form of government in which the leader is not a monarch and certain citizens vote
dictatorship
republic
Aristocracy
oligarchy
25
Roman ENGINEERS used all the following except
arches and domes
concrete
aqueducts
gladiators
26
By giving free grain and providing free entertainment, the emperor was able to
create jobs to help people recover economically
learn history while being entertained
buy votes for high government postitions
keep the poverty stricken masses preoccupied
27
The purpose of Aqueducts was to
a way to bring fresh water into cities
a way to travel over waterways
to show other how to use concrete effectivly
Display arches
28
The Hellenistic era, which saw the expansion of Greek culture was created by
The creation of the Delian League
The Trojan War
The conquests of Alexander the Great
Fighting between Sparta and Athens
29
Long term contributions of ancient Greece and Roman civilizations are found in the area of
economic policy
military technology
government and law
religious ideals
30
How did the mountains effect the early Greek settlements?
They kept city-states separated causing rivalries to develop
it allowed them to create a sophisticated form of travel
They created barriers from invaders
They allowed the Greeks to develop terrace farming

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