Which defines the term empire?

a state with several countries and territories

How did Marius reform the Roman army?

he made the army larger by allowing poor citizens to join

Because the Magistrates of Rome became corrupt, what happened to the government of Rome?

Rome’s government stopped working.

How did Hannibal attack Rome?

He marched from Spain with 40,000 troops & 40 war elephants.

How did the Greeks influence Roman religion?

The Romans adapted many of their gods/heroes from Greece.

What was the final reason that the senate wanted to kill Caesar?

He made himself dictator for life

What is one similarity between the governments of the Roman republic and the United States?

Both governments include checks and balances.

What was the effect of a veto?

It stopped a government action.

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The Roman Republic

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A review of Chapter 12 in Social Studies on ancient Rome.

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1
Who became the first emperor of the Roman empire?
Marc Antony
Julius Caesar
Augustus
Cleopatra
2
Which defines the term empire?
a territory controlled by another nation
a country that survived a civil war
a country surrounded by another country
a state with several countries and territories
3
Who makes up the two sides in a civil war?
invaders against existing residents
groups in the same country
colonists
armies from neighboring countries
4
How did Marius reform the Roman army?
he made the army larger by allowing poor citizens to join
he made soldiers promise loyalty to senate
he ended up giving land to soldiers
he required soldiers to buy their armor
5
Who did the Romans believe founded their city?
Romulus and Remus
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Antony and Cleopatra
Athens and Sparta
6
Because the Magistrates of Rome became corrupt, what happened to the government of Rome?
Rome’s government stopped working.
Nothing, it remained a Republic
Rome’s government was the strongest it had ever been
The assemblies rioted and took over the government.
7
How was the Roman constitution different from a modern constitution like the United States?
It was not written down
It was written down
It was drawn out on canvas.
There was no difference
8
Who could vote in the Roman republic?
free adult male citizens
aristocrats only
the king
all adults over 18
9
How many hills was Rome built on?
Five
Ten
Seven
None
10
What is the date March 15, 44 B.C. known as?
The Ides of March
Easter
All of the above
The Ides of April
11
How did Hannibal attack Rome?
He marched from Italy with 40,000 troops & 40 war elephants.
He marched from Spain with 40,000 troops & 40 war elephants.
He marched from Greece with 15,000 troops &no war elephants.
He marched from Spain with 20,000 war elephants.
12
Which Roman government officials were in charge of enforcing the law?
senators
magistrates
dictators
assemblies
13
What did wearing a toga symbolize in ancient Rome
freedom
wealth
citizenship
the military
14
How did the Greeks influence Roman religion?
The Romans adapted many of their gods/heroes from Greece.
They did not influence the Romans at all.
The Greeks only influenced Roman architecture.
The Greeks only influenced Roman government.
15
What form of government ruled the Roman empire after the fall of the Roman republic?
rule by Carthage
democracy
monarchy
oligarchy
16
What was the final reason that the senate wanted to kill Caesar?
He made his friend dictator for life
He wanted to take over more land
He made himself dictator for life
He wanted their homes
17
What is one similarity between the governments of the Roman republic and the United States?
Both governments include women in the voting process.
Both governments include a written constitution.
Both governments include checks and balances.
Both governments include a representative democracy.
18
Which part of Roman government was a form of direct democracy?
assemblies
senate
consuls
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19
A legion was part of the Roman
army
government
mythology
sewer system
20
What was the effect of a veto?
It helped the government move forward.
It did nothing for the government
It stopped the President from taking over the government.
It stopped a government action.
21
. What advantage did the maniple system give the Roman army?
firepower
determination
flexibiltiy
weapons

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