How was a Roman dictator different from a dictator today?

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

Why did leaders in Jerusalem arrest Jesus?

They thought he was a dangerous threat to the empire

What made Rome a republic?

People voted for representatives

What was the Pax Romana?

200 year period of peace in Rome

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

Bring prosperity, peace, and pride to Rome

Why did Christianity appeal to many people?

It gave hope and a better life after death

What was the significance of the Roman Twelve Tables?

Posted for everyone to see and gave everyone equal rights.

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

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