Ch. 10 and 11: Ancient Rome

In geographic terms, Italy is

Rome fought the Punic Wars against _______.

Roman roads were built primarily in order to allow

The Roman Empire fell for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Hannibal's capture of the city of Rome ended the Punic Wars

Tiberius Gracchus wanted to create _______ poor Romans.

Under Rome's tripartite government, the most powerful elected officials were

Which best summarizes an effect the military battles had on farming?

_________ was a farmer who became a Roman dictator in 458 BC.

The Romans created lasting structures by using

____ became more powerful, gained influence over magistrates, and took control of finances.

The organization of the Roman army allowed it to fight differently in different situations.

When the Romans conquered _____, they adopted much of the culture of the people who lived there

What effect did Theodora have on the riots in AD 532?

Many of Italy's ancient cities were built on top of hills.

The two major mountain ranges that run through Italy are the Alps and the

What material did the Romans invent that helped their structures last?

Which of the following best describes why Marc Antony and Octavian became enemies?

According to Roman legends, Rome's founders descended from

The poet Ovid wrote an epic poem about the founding of Rome.

Octavian became sole ruler after

Bronze tablets with the laws of Rome written on them were displayed in the _______.

What was the most important effect the killing of the Gracchus brothers had on Roman politics?

Which the main reason why the Roman language spread to the farthest parts of the empire?

The center of life in ancient Rome was the

Which of the following was not a way in which Etruscans contributed to Roman society?

Many nearby countries declared war on Rome because they

_______ had the power to veto actions by other government officials.

The Goths were able to defeat the armies of the western empire.

During difficult wars, Romans chose dictators to lead them.

_____ led thousands of slaves in a revolt against Rome.

Which event was most influential in causing the patricians to change the Roman government?

Why did the Roman government have a system of checks and balances?

By the end of 100s, the only threats to the Roman Empire came from outside of the empire.

During the later Roman Empire, Romans asked Germanic tribes to help defend it's borders.

In 494 BC, the _____ formed a council and elected their own officials.

In what way the Roman law of the Twelve Tables similar to the U.S. Constitution?

Which of the following events DID NOT take place in the Coliseum?

Caesar's military success helped him to become successful in politics.

Unlike magistrates, _____ held power for life.

In AD 410, the _______ marched into Rome and sacked the city.

What role does the systems of checks and balances play in the United States government?

Diocletian divided the Roman Empire into three parts.

What event do many historians consider the end of the Western Roman Empire?

In 27 BC the Senate gave _______ the title Augustus, which means "revered one."

In terms of importance to Rome's growth, which effect of Italy's climate would rank first?

Cicero wanted the Romans to give power to

The Roman language influenced how people speak and write today because

Immediately after the fall of Rome, the eastern empire collapsed as well.