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Why was the forum important to Rome?
it was the first place people settled
it helped Romans defend their city
it was the place where the Roman army trained
it was a place exchange goods and ideas
2
Romulus was
the first king of Rome
All of the above
the one who Rome was named after
a twin to Remus
3
In ancient Rome a consul was …
the highest elected office of the Roman government
an advisor to the ruler of the country
a ruler who has absolute power
early followers of Jesus who carried the Christian message into the world
4
Within Rome, Christianity
was outlawed but the Edict of Milan
did not spread easily
was the only religion persecuted
was persecuted but continued to spread
5
Attila the Hun
Most powerful mercenary Rome ever hired.
Only Roman Senator to ever be assassinated.
Strongest leader of the Germanic attacks on Rome.
Scary, creepy dude in Night at the Museum.
6
All of the following are political reasons for fall of Rome, EXCEPT for...?
Citizens lost faith in Emperors
Harsh laws
Christians became hippies
Corrupt politicians
7
What is the modern name of Byzantium?
Alexanderia
Milan
Istanbul
Rome
8
After the fall of Rome, what did the eastern portion of the Rome Empire become known as
Macedonian Empire
Achaemenid Empire
Byzantine Empire
Mauryan Empire
9
What was significant about the 12 Tables?
area where the most powerful members of the Senate sat
first time the Romans codified (organized) their laws
the Forum in the Republic where citizens discussed laws
It was the name of the myth in which Romulus killed Remus.
10
Why was this time period called the Pax Romana?
Rome traded with its neighbors
Emperors ruled Rome
Rome was peaceful
Rome fought many wars
11
Attila the hun
The girl from sister act
Leader of the Hun Empire
A sister of the cloth
Daughter of Julius Ceaser
12
Rome's Senate had _____ members
26
300
330
326
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Leader with complete power; in Rome Senate would appoint to rule for 6 months during emergency
Senate
Dictator
Forum
Praetor
14
What was Nero accused of doing while Rome burned during the Great Fire?
Giving a speech to the senate
Playing the fiddle
Writing a poem
Murdering his mother
15
Caligula and Nero are examples of
bad Emperors
Roman architects
good Emperors
Roman generals
16
How many battles were in the Punic Wars?
5
3
10
1
17
Romulus and Remus
Names if twin cities in Byzantium
Twin brothers who founded Rome
Two headed monster in Roman Mythology
All the above are true
18
Rome had
2 Consul's
because:
1 was for religion 1 for politics
1 for domestic issues 1 for domestic policy
1 for domestic policy 1 for military campaign
1 for military campaign, 1 for religion
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Who was Romulus Augustus?
the emperor who made Christianity the official religion
the emperor who restored order after a period of civil war
the emperor who divided the empire into four prefectures
the last Roman emperor-deposed in 476
20
Which of the following groups influenced early Roman culture?
Carthaginians, Phoenicians, Assyrians
Celts, Huns, Saxons
Egyptians, Sumerians, Persians
Greeks, Etruscans, Latins
21
What was a mercenary in times of Rome?
A soldier who fought for food
A soldier who protected people
A foreign soldier who fought for money
A bishop
22
The Roman Empire surrounded which large body of water?
The Pacific Ocean
The Mediterranean Sea
The Caribbean
The Caspian Sea
23
In Rome a legion was
a unit of measurement
the alliance between other countries
a basic military unit of about 5000 men
a social club for the rich
24
What name was given to the city that Constatine established on the site of Byzantium?
Byzantine
Constantinople
Empire
Rome
25
Rome experienced
inflation
. In this context, inflation meant...
the population was growing.
their wealth was growing.
the rich became poor.
their money became less valuable.
26
When did Rome create a republic ?
300 B.C.E
500 B.C.E.
1 A.D
450 B.C.E.
27
Edict of Milan ...
Gave religious freedom to all reliogions except Islam
Appointed the Bishop of Rome as head of Christian church
Gave religious freedom to all religions
Provided land for Jews that eventually became Israel.
28
Why was a Tribune important in Rome?
Tribunes were needed to take temporary power of the gov't
Tribunes gave the lower classes a voice in gov't
Tribunes served as the head of the Roman gov't
Tribunes were military commanders
29
Why did Rome use more mercenary soldiers.
Rome was running out of money.
They were better fighters.
They had lots of horses.
I have no idea.
30
According to Nero, who was responsible for the burning of Rome?
Himself
The Christians
The Sea People
The Senate
31
The Colosseum located in Rome was largely used for...
Olympics
Theatre
Gladiatorial Fighting
Dodgeball
32
Roman architecture was influenced by _________ architecture?
Greek
Etruscan
Carthaginian
Asian
33
What was one cause of the fall of Rome's Empire?
Germanic Invasions
No taxes
Lack of education
Take over of the middle class
34
A Patrician is...
A politician in ancient Greece
A member of the ruling class families of ancient Rome
A politician in ancient Rome
A Pediatrician
35
Augustus Caesar
First emperor of the Roman Empire –started the Pax Romana
Athenian playwright – “Father of Greek Drama”
Roman general became Dictator for Life, assassinatedbySenate
Roman emperor who split the empire into East and West
36
Who made Christianity the main religion of Rome?
Agustus
Jesus
Theodosius
Constantine
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Why did Rome create a Republic.
They felt it was a good way to eventually become an Empire
They didn't, the inherited the government from the Etruscans
They wanted to form an oligarchy but you have to be a republic first
They were tired of men ruling as kings and felt citizens should lead
38
What river is Rome near?
Thames
Nile
Tiber
Amazon
39
Who are the plebians?
Roman senators
Commoners
A group of women
The actors in a play
40
(Rome) An aqueduct is a
A public speaker
Outlying areas controlled by Romans
A raised channel used to carry water from mountains to the cities
A legal systems based on a written code of laws
41
What was Caligula known for?
Making his horse a consul
Lowering taxes
Being the most fair
Playing music while Rome burned
42
The rome senate were
patricians that served for 10 years
patricians that served for 3 years
patricians that served for 7 years
patricians that served for life
43
Why was Inflation a problem in Rome?
The treasury was empty. So the Government stopped.
The people couldn't get food. So they revolted.
The army couldn't be paid. So they Quit
Rome couldn't pay off Barbarians. So they invaded.
44
The first dictator for life - or emperor - of Rome was ________________ ?
Julius Caesar
Caligula
Cleopatra
Hadrian
45
Augustus Caesar
First emperor of Rome, formerly Octavian
Macedonian who conquered a vast piece of territory prior to Roman Empire
Named himself dictator for life, ushered in a civil war in Rome
Leaders of Athens during their Golden age
46
What was one cause of the end of the Roman Republic?
Spartacus freed the slaves.
After Caesar defeated Pompey, he was made dictator of Rome.
Rome set up new colonies.
Rome built long roads.
47
Which mountain range helped to protect Rome?
Alps
Pilot
Swiss
Rockies
48
What three Roman generals made up the Roman Triumvirate
Pompey, Crassus, Phobos
Augustus Caesar, Pius, Pompey
Julius Crassus, Pegasus, Romulus
Julius Caesar, Crassus, Pompey
49
Before Christianity, Rome was _______________
None of the above
Monotheistic - they worshiped one god, the Emperor
Polytheistic - they worshipped many gods
Atheistic - they believed in no gods
50
Mercenary soldiers of ancient Rome __________________________.
were not a strong army loyal to the empire
fought poorly because they weren't even paid to fight
always switched sides and fought against the Romans
were very loyal to the empire
51
Punic Wars
Wars between Rome and Carthage
Wars between Rome and Spain
Wars between Rome and Gaul
Wars between Rome and Greece
52
Who was Hannibal?
Roman Emperor
Carthage leader
Roman leader
Carthage army
53
How was Roman architecture influenced by the Greeks?
Use of arches
Use of concrete
Use of domes
Use of columns
54
Reasons for the Fall of Rome include:
All of the above
Social Decay
Use of mercenaries and lack of loyalty in military
Political turmoil and civil war
55
The Republic in Rome was...
A form of government ruled by wealthy landowners.
A form of government in which a few citizens participated in government.
A form of government in which citizens had the power to elect leaders.
A form of government ruled by a king or monarch.
56
What was Constantine’s influence on Christianity in Rome?
In 313 CE, he ended the persecution of Christians.
He brought gifts to Jesus
He wrote the New Testament
He was one of the apostles
57
How did Hannibal plan to conquer Rome?
He conquered Greece and waited there for Rome to attack
He led a fleet across the sea to attack Rome
He led troops through the alps and attacked Rome
He marched to Sicily and reclaimed the island from Rome
58
Which one below is NOT a characteristic of Ancient Roman architeture?
pyramids
columns
domes
arches
59
What year did Western Rome fall?
547
462
476
632
60
The Roman term triumvirate refers to -
three major religions in an empire
a dictatorship
a government of three military leaders
a government of three senators
