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1
What was Nero accused of doing while Rome burned during the Great Fire?
Giving a speech to the senate
Playing the fiddle
Writing a poem
Murdering his mother
2
Rome's Senate had _____ members
330
300
26
326
3
Augustus Caesar
Roman general became Dictator for Life, assassinatedbySenate
Roman emperor who split the empire into East and West
Athenian playwright – “Father of Greek Drama”
First emperor of the Roman Empire –started the Pax Romana
4
What was significant about the 12 Tables?
the Forum in the Republic where citizens discussed laws
It was the name of the myth in which Romulus killed Remus.
area where the most powerful members of the Senate sat
first time the Romans codified (organized) their laws
5
Why was this time period called the Pax Romana?
Rome traded with its neighbors
Emperors ruled Rome
Rome fought many wars
Rome was peaceful
6
Reasons for the Fall of Rome include:
Political turmoil and civil war
All of the above
Use of mercenaries and lack of loyalty in military
Social Decay
7
Roman architecture was influenced by _________ architecture?
Greek
Asian
Etruscan
Carthaginian
8
After the fall of Rome, what did the eastern portion of the Rome Empire become known as
Byzantine Empire
Mauryan Empire
Achaemenid Empire
Macedonian Empire
9
The Republic in Rome was...
A form of government ruled by wealthy landowners.
A form of government ruled by a king or monarch.
A form of government in which a few citizens participated in government.
A form of government in which citizens had the power to elect leaders.
10
(Rome) An aqueduct is a
A raised channel used to carry water from mountains to the cities
A legal systems based on a written code of laws
Outlying areas controlled by Romans
A public speaker
11
Punic Wars
Wars between Rome and Spain
Wars between Rome and Gaul
Wars between Rome and Carthage
Wars between Rome and Greece
12
Attila the Hun
Strongest leader of the Germanic attacks on Rome.
Most powerful mercenary Rome ever hired.
Only Roman Senator to ever be assassinated.
Scary, creepy dude in Night at the Museum.
13
Edict of Milan ...
Gave religious freedom to all religions
Provided land for Jews that eventually became Israel.
Gave religious freedom to all reliogions except Islam
Appointed the Bishop of Rome as head of Christian church
14
When did Rome create a republic ?
1 A.D
450 B.C.E.
500 B.C.E.
300 B.C.E
15
What three Roman generals made up the Roman Triumvirate
Julius Crassus, Pegasus, Romulus
Julius Caesar, Crassus, Pompey
Augustus Caesar, Pius, Pompey
Pompey, Crassus, Phobos
16
Rome had
2 Consul's
because:
1 for domestic issues 1 for domestic policy
1 for domestic policy 1 for military campaign
1 was for religion 1 for politics
1 for military campaign, 1 for religion
17
How was Roman architecture influenced by the Greeks?
Use of columns
Use of domes
Use of arches
Use of concrete
18
Who made Christianity the main religion of Rome?
Agustus
Jesus
Theodosius
Constantine
19
What is the modern name of Byzantium?
Istanbul
Rome
Alexanderia
Milan
20
Romulus and Remus
Two headed monster in Roman Mythology
Twin brothers who founded Rome
All the above are true
Names if twin cities in Byzantium
21
How many battles were in the Punic Wars?
3
1
5
10
22
The rome senate were
patricians that served for life
patricians that served for 7 years
patricians that served for 3 years
patricians that served for 10 years
23
Why did Rome create a Republic.
They felt it was a good way to eventually become an Empire
They were tired of men ruling as kings and felt citizens should lead
They wanted to form an oligarchy but you have to be a republic first
They didn't, the inherited the government from the Etruscans
24
A Patrician is...
A politician in ancient Greece
A Pediatrician
A member of the ruling class families of ancient Rome
A politician in ancient Rome
25
What was one cause of the fall of Rome's Empire?
Take over of the middle class
Lack of education
No taxes
Germanic Invasions
26
The Roman Empire surrounded which large body of water?
The Mediterranean Sea
The Caspian Sea
The Pacific Ocean
The Caribbean
27
The Colosseum located in Rome was largely used for...
Theatre
Gladiatorial Fighting
Dodgeball
Olympics
28
Who are the plebians?
Commoners
A group of women
The actors in a play
Roman senators
29
Caligula and Nero are examples of
good Emperors
bad Emperors
Roman generals
Roman architects
30
Mercenary soldiers of ancient Rome __________________________.
were very loyal to the empire
fought poorly because they weren't even paid to fight
always switched sides and fought against the Romans
were not a strong army loyal to the empire
31
What river is Rome near?
Thames
Tiber
Nile
Amazon
32
Before Christianity, Rome was _______________
None of the above
Atheistic - they believed in no gods
Polytheistic - they worshipped many gods
Monotheistic - they worshiped one god, the Emperor
33
In ancient Rome a consul was …
the highest elected office of the Roman government
early followers of Jesus who carried the Christian message into the world
a ruler who has absolute power
an advisor to the ruler of the country
34
Augustus Caesar
Macedonian who conquered a vast piece of territory prior to Roman Empire
Leaders of Athens during their Golden age
Named himself dictator for life, ushered in a civil war in Rome
First emperor of Rome, formerly Octavian
35
What was Constantine’s influence on Christianity in Rome?
In 313 CE, he ended the persecution of Christians.
He wrote the New Testament
He was one of the apostles
He brought gifts to Jesus
36
Which one below is NOT a characteristic of Ancient Roman architeture?
arches
domes
pyramids
columns
37
The first dictator for life - or emperor - of Rome was ________________ ?
Julius Caesar
Hadrian
Caligula
Cleopatra
38
All of the following are political reasons for fall of Rome, EXCEPT for...?
Harsh laws
Corrupt politicians
Citizens lost faith in Emperors
Christians became hippies
39
Which mountain range helped to protect Rome?
Alps
Pilot
Rockies
Swiss
40
According to Nero, who was responsible for the burning of Rome?
Himself
The Christians
The Senate
The Sea People
41
Why was the forum important to Rome?
it helped Romans defend their city
it was the first place people settled
it was a place exchange goods and ideas
it was the place where the Roman army trained
42
What was a mercenary in times of Rome?
A soldier who protected people
A foreign soldier who fought for money
A soldier who fought for food
A bishop
43
Who was Hannibal?
Roman Emperor
Roman leader
Carthage leader
Carthage army
44
What was Caligula known for?
Playing music while Rome burned
Being the most fair
Lowering taxes
Making his horse a consul
45
Which of the following groups influenced early Roman culture?
Carthaginians, Phoenicians, Assyrians
Celts, Huns, Saxons
Greeks, Etruscans, Latins
Egyptians, Sumerians, Persians
46
Who was Romulus Augustus?
the emperor who restored order after a period of civil war
the last Roman emperor-deposed in 476
the emperor who made Christianity the official religion
the emperor who divided the empire into four prefectures
47
The Roman term triumvirate refers to -
a dictatorship
three major religions in an empire
a government of three senators
a government of three military leaders
48
How did Hannibal plan to conquer Rome?
He marched to Sicily and reclaimed the island from Rome
He conquered Greece and waited there for Rome to attack
He led troops through the alps and attacked Rome
He led a fleet across the sea to attack Rome
49
What year did Western Rome fall?
462
476
632
547
50
Within Rome, Christianity
did not spread easily
was persecuted but continued to spread
was the only religion persecuted
was outlawed but the Edict of Milan
51
What was one cause of the end of the Roman Republic?
After Caesar defeated Pompey, he was made dictator of Rome.
Rome built long roads.
Spartacus freed the slaves.
Rome set up new colonies.
52
Why was a Tribune important in Rome?
Tribunes gave the lower classes a voice in gov't
Tribunes served as the head of the Roman gov't
Tribunes were military commanders
Tribunes were needed to take temporary power of the gov't
53
Why did Rome use more mercenary soldiers.
They had lots of horses.
I have no idea.
Rome was running out of money.
They were better fighters.
54
What name was given to the city that Constatine established on the site of Byzantium?
Constantinople
Byzantine
Empire
Rome
55
Leader with complete power; in Rome Senate would appoint to rule for 6 months during emergency
Senate
Forum
Praetor
Dictator
56
Attila the hun
Daughter of Julius Ceaser
The girl from sister act
A sister of the cloth
Leader of the Hun Empire
57
Romulus was
the one who Rome was named after
a twin to Remus
All of the above
the first king of Rome
58
Why was Inflation a problem in Rome?
Rome couldn't pay off Barbarians. So they invaded.
The people couldn't get food. So they revolted.
The treasury was empty. So the Government stopped.
The army couldn't be paid. So they Quit
59
In Rome a legion was
a unit of measurement
a basic military unit of about 5000 men
a social club for the rich
the alliance between other countries
60
Rome experienced
inflation
. In this context, inflation meant...
their money became less valuable.
the rich became poor.
the population was growing.
their wealth was growing.
