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1
Rome is located on the _____________ peninsula.
Italian
Greek
Crimean
Iberian
2
During what time period was the Roman Empire the largest?
During the rule of the Julio-Claudian emporers
Time of the Punic Wars
Right before its collapse
During the rule of the Five Good Emporers
3
What famous military leader suprised the Romans by invading from the North during the second Punic War?
Nero
Spartacus
Marcus Aurelius
Hannibal
4
During Octavian(Augustus) rule there was a changing of government in Rome, marking the beginning of the Roman _________.
Democracy
Oligarchy
Republic
Empire
5
What accomplishments took place during Augustus reign that helped stabalize the empire?
Set up a postal system
All of the following are correct
Issued uniform coins that made trade easier
gave the unemployed jobs making roads, building temples, and farming
6
Which of the following is NOT a form of entertainment that was common in Rome?
Olympic Games
Amphitheaters like the Roman Colosseum
Circus Maximus
Theaters
7
The Romans and their Visigoth allies defeated __________ in 451 AD.
Attila and the Huns
Germanic invaders
The Vandals of North Africa
British tribes
8
Which of the following was NOT a branch in the Roman government?
The Assembly
The Senate
The House of Representatives
Magistrates
9
What was members of the Roman army called whom were also citizens?
Legionary
Auxiliary
Hopelite
Gladiators
10
What was worn in ancient Rome to signify citizenship?
Kilt
Bronze Military Armor
Toga
Leather Armor
11
Which of the following is NOT true about religion in ancient Rome.
Welcoming of all different religions
Built temples to honor their gods
polytheistic
adopted and renamed Greek deities
12
Who were the non-citizens who could serve in the Roman military and get their freedom after 25 years of service?
Gladiators
Auxiliary
Hopelite
Legionary
13
The Punic Wars were fought between Rome and ____________.
Macedonians
Etruscans
Carthage
Gauls
14
During the rule of Theodosius the empire got split into two, Rome and __________.
Constantine
Macedonia
Persia
Byzantine
15
The Punic Wars were fought between 264-146 BC and was actually _________ seperate wars, all won by Rome.
five
eight
twenty-one
three
16
The legend of the founding of Rome says it was formed in 753 BC by ___________the twin brother of Remus.
Romulus
Spartacus
Roman
Nero
17
Which of the following is NOT true for the oldest male citizens in ancient Roman families?
punished if anyone in the family committed a crime
Could sell kids into slavery to pay off debts
arranged marriages for daughters
had to serve until the age of 60 in the Roman army
18
In 451 BC, Roman law called the ______________ were engraved on 12 bronze tablets and displayed in the Forum.
12 tables
Roman tablets
Code of Hammurabi
12 commandments
19
During the Civil War and subsequent rule of Constantine, what became the new capital city of the Roman empire?
Milan
Byzantium(Constantinople)
Athens
Carthage
20
The start of the Roman Empire lead to the _____________, a 200 year period of peace.
Pax Romana
Auxilia
Centurion
21
By 509 BC the Romans gained their independence and formed the Roman _________, which would last for the next 500 years.
Empire
Oligarchy
Democracy
Republic
22
Why was Rome able to better unify as compared to Greece?
Everyone spoke the same language
Mountains covered 75% of Rome's landscape
Early invasions meant they needed to share armies.
No geographic barriers
23
Which of the following was NOT a reason why the Roman empire collapsed?
government became more restrictive, oppressive, and corrupt
Growing division between rich and poor
Expansion stopped which led to less wealth
Trade with East Asia halted, starving them of resources
24
In 380 AD what became the official new religion of the Roman Empire?
Islam
Roman Mythology
Christianity
Judaism
25
What two social groups held the most power in ancient Rome?
Liberti and Plebeians
Patricians and Liberti
Liberti and Freedmen
Patricians and Plebeians
26
In Rome a __________ is a slave trained to fight with weapons against other men or wild animals in an arena.
Legionary
Magistrate
Gladiator
Liberti
27
In 79 AD, what volcano erupted and buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum?
Mauna Loa
Mt. Fuji
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Mt. Vesuvius
28
At around 620 BC Rome fell under the control of the people who lived North of them called the __________.
Greek Immigrants
Etruscans
Latins
Cathaginians
29
Who held the right to vote in ancient Rome?
Male citizens only
Male citizens and slaves
Male and Female citizens
All groups regardless of social class and gender
30
Who of the following was NOT one of the Julio-Claudian emporers?
Titus
Tiberius
Caligula
Nero
