World History I Benchmark Review #4 ROME

In 509 bc Rome overthrew their Etruscan King and became a ___________

Roman Achievements 

How did the Roman Republic become more democratic over time?

What was the source of Roman Mythology?

Who was the Roman general who finally defeated Carthage and Hannibal?

What Jewish man claimed to be the Messiah sent by God to take away the sins of the world?

Roman gods and goddesses can be seen in the names of the _______________

Christianity was born out of what other monotheistic religion that was started by Abraham?

In the early republic who was excluded from serving in the Senate?

Octavian becomes Augustus and starts a long period of Peace in the new Empire that is called...

After the Pax Romana the empire declines until which emperor divides it in order to save it?

There were three classes of people in the Roman Republic which one was at the top?

What peninsula is home to the city of Rome?  

The Western Roman Empire falls in AD 476 but the East continues on as the _____________ Empire

Caesar wins the civil war and becomes dictator of Rome until when?

Christians believe in all of the following EXCEPT.......

The Italian Peninsula is protected and bordered by what mountain range?

Jesus Claimed to be all of the following EXCEPT....

The 3 major wars that Rome fought against Carthage was called the __________ wars.

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There were many threats to the Roman Republic but who is blamed for ending it for good?

Citizenship in the republic was granted to.......

Constantine does all of the following EXCEPT

Who wins the next civil war in Rome and becomes the 1st emperor of Rome? 

Which one of the following is not a Roman god?

Who won the Punic Wars and dominated the Western Mediterranean Sea?

When was Rome founded? 

Most of the commercial activity (trade) was done by ____________

Under Augustus Rome becomes known for system of law that eventually influences us today.

Which one of the following areas was not a part of the Roman Empire?

Roman Achievements 

Name a Roman Senator who opposed Caesars power grab?

Which of the following are aspects of democracy in the Roman Republic?

How does Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?

Who was not a member of the 1st triumvirate?

Roman Mythology was helpful in explaining history as well as ____________________.

How many disciples followed Jesus and how many Apostles spread the good news after his death?

The one failure of Augustus as emperor was that he failed to create a peaceful......

What emperor tries to put the divided empire back together?

In 313 Constantine Issued the __________________ which made Christianity a legal religion.

Which one of the following is NOT a reason why the Republic declined and fell?

Slavery in the Roman Republic was based on captives from war and not on ____________

Which 2 apostles were considered the leaders of the new faith after the resurrection of Jesus?

The Italian peninsula is located in what basin? (sea)

When Julius led his army back into Rome the Senate choose who to fight against him?

Roman Achievements

After Julius Caesar's death the 2nd triumvirate was formed.  Who was NOT in it?

Who was the impressive Carthaginian general who waged war against Rome?

Roman Achievements 

The Roman Empire declines and eventually falls in 476 which one is NOT a reason why?