Why did leaders in Jerusalem arrest Jesus?

They thought he was a dangerous threat to the empire

Why did Christianity appeal to many people?

It gave hope and a better life after death

How was a Roman dictator different from a dictator today?

Dictators then only served during emergency; Dictators today rule for life

What was the significance of the Roman Twelve Tables?

Posted for everyone to see and gave everyone equal rights.

What made Rome a republic?

People voted for representatives

What was Augustus' main goal as emperor during his 41 year rule?

Bring prosperity, peace, and pride to Rome

What was the Pax Romana?

200 year period of peace in Rome

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1
A group of 3 people who rule with equal power is known as what?
Trident
Triangle
Tripod
Triumvirate
2
Who were the upper class of Rome who could become consuls?
Tribune
Plebeians
Praetor
Patricians
3
Where did gladiators fight for peoples entertainment in Ancient Rome?
Colosseum
Mt. Vesuvius
Hadrian's Wall
Aqueducts
4
According to traditional legend, Romulus and Remus founded which city?
Carthage
Athens
Rome
Corinth
5
Which of the following made Roman roads important?
Spreading of religions and ideas
Moving armies
All of these
Trading goods and services
6
Who fought in the Punic Wars?
Romans and Etruscans
Rome and Carthage
Julius Caesar and Pompey
Greece and Rome
7
Why did leaders in Jerusalem arrest Jesus?
Jesus wanted to overthrow the government
They thought he was a ghost
No one followed him or believed his teachings
They thought he was a dangerous threat to the empire
8
Why did Christianity appeal to many people?
It gave hope and a better life after death
Rome would punish you if you didn't become Christian
They were promised a life of riches and wealth
It was easier to keep track of just one god
9
How was a Roman dictator different from a dictator today?
There is no difference
Dictators then only served during emergency; Dictators today rule for life
Dictators then served for life; Dictators today serve during emergencies
Roman dictators voted by Senate; U.S. dictators voted by the people
10
What was the significance of the Roman Twelve Tables?
Created separate laws for different social classes
First code of laws written in Phoenician
Gave non-Romans citizenship
Posted for everyone to see and gave everyone equal rights.
11
Which continent did NOT make up part of the Roman Empire?
Asia
Africa
North America
Europe
12
What made Rome a republic?
They had an emperor
People voted for representatives
Julius Caesar was dictator
They had slaves and gladiators
13
Which was NOT a lasting contribution/legacy of Rome?
Architecture
Literature
Language
Film
14
What was Augustus' main goal as emperor during his 41 year rule?
Gain the most land in Roman empire history
To be the flyest emperor in Roman history
Bring new religious ideas to Rome
Bring prosperity, peace, and pride to Rome
15
What was the Pax Romana?
Augustus' best mixtape
System to choose new emperors in Rome
200 year period of peace in Rome
War between Rome and Carthage
16
What title did Julius Caesar name himself when he became the sole ruler of Rome?
Dictator
Emperor
Consul
King
17
The population count that Augustus ordered was called?
Domus
Tariff
Census
Omen
18
What became Rome's main religion in 392 A.D.?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Roman mythology
19
Which of these was NOT a cause of the fall of Rome?
Economic problems
Foreign invasions
Poor and constant changes in leadership
Unfair laws
20
Italy is...
a large country in eastern Europe
An island in the Atlantic Ocean
Part of the Iberian peninsula
A peninsula shaped like a boot

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