Rome: Republic to Empire

Question 1

This position included interpreting the law, serving as a judge, and leading an army

Accepted Answer

Praetor

Question 2

"Bread & Circus" was the name of a “policy” that provided the patricians with free food and entertainment.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Augustus created a permanent professional army to protect the empire.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Emperor Vespasian began construction on which famous Roman site:

Accepted Answer

the Colosseum

Question 5

This cruel emperor murdered many people and appointed his horse as consul.

Accepted Answer

Caligula

Question 6

Whom did Rome fight in the Punic Wars?

Accepted Answer

Carthage

Question 7

These people played a major role in shaping Roman civilization.

Accepted Answer

Etruscans

Question 8

Etruscan wall paintings are also known as ...

Accepted Answer

frescoes.

Question 9

Rome’s first code of law was called this:

Accepted Answer

The Twelve Tables

Question 10

This is another name for a Roman artisan, shopkeeper, or owner of a small farm.

Accepted Answer

Plebeian

Question 11

Which government official tried to restore Rome as a republic during Caesar Augustus’ rule?

Accepted Answer

Cicero

Question 12

During Rome's Pax Romana, they experienced a serious decline in power.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

This is what you call a group of 6,000 soldiers.

Accepted Answer

Legion

Question 14

The "five good emperors" saw economic growth.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

This is what you call a ruler with complete control over the state.

Accepted Answer

Dictator

Question 16

"Veto" is a Latin word which means ...

Accepted Answer

"I forbid."

Question 17

This is a form of government in which its citizens vote for its leader.

Accepted Answer

Republic

Question 18

This is another name for a wealthy landowner who would’ve been part of Rome’s ruling class.

Accepted Answer

Patrician

Question 19

Traditional legend says that these brothers founded the city of Rome.

Accepted Answer

Romulus & Remus

Question 20

In 494 B.C., what did many Roman plebeians do to protest for equal rights?

Accepted Answer

went on strike/refused to fight in the army

Question 21

Which of the following was not a member of the First Triumvirate?

Accepted Answer

Octavian

Question 22

Civic duty means that citizens have a responsibility to their country.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

The name of the Roman senator who planned to kill Julius Caesar.

Accepted Answer

Brutus

Question 24

Rome's lower classes saw Julius Caesar as a ...

Accepted Answer

hero.

Question 25

Which of the following was NOT a member of the Second Triumvirate?

Accepted Answer

Trajan

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