Topic 8 Ancient Rome - Test

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What was an important advantage of Rome’s location on the Tiber River?

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protection from pirate raids

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What is one way Rome built a strong, loyal army?

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by using very strict discipline

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What strategy helped Romans manage the territories they conquered? Options: enslaving conquered peoples, building fortresses around existing cities, building colonies in conquered territories, destroying conquered capitals and cities

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building colonies in conquered territories

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What was the main role of the Senate in ancient Rome?

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They controlled finances and foreign policy.

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What was the Roman Republic’s system of checks and balances designed to do?

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prevent anyone from getting too powerful

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Why did Roman leaders offer poor citizens “bread and circuses”?

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to prevent a plebeian rebellion

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What did Rome gain by defeating Carthage in the Punic Wars?

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control of Greece

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Why was Caesar popular with the poor people of the republic?

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He created new jobs for the poor.

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When did Rome become an empire?

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after Octavian captured Egypt

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During the Pax Romana, the Roman Empire controlled

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the entire Mediterranean coastline.