ROMAN REVIEW FLASHCARD

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Rome’s 200 years of peace and prosperity, known as the Golden Age of Rome, when it was at its best and grew very wealthy and stable, was called the...

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Pax Romana.

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Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire? (**Hint** He was viewed as a god and was extremely popular with the people of Rome).

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Augustus

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Which Emperor allowed Christianity to be spread?

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Emperor Constantine

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The official religion of Rome started out as ______ then later became_________.

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Polytheism, Christianity

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The Roman Empire was able to expand due to----

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Rome's military conquering other lands

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A Republic is best described as---

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A form of government where officials are chosen by their citizens

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What caused many senators to believe that Julius Caesar was planning to turn the Roman Republic into an empire? Options: Caesar had attempted to dissolve the Senate, Caesar did not participate in Rome's government, Caesar had been declared a dictator for life.

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Caesar had been declared a dictator for life.

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What geographic feature in the Roman Empire that served as a barrier against invasion? Options: Rocky Mountains, Himalayan Mountains

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Alps(mountain range)

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The elected officials by the people chosen to represent the people and run the republic were known as what?

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consuls

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What did Julius Ceasar declare himself?

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dictator for life