Ancient Rome Social Studies

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Who changed Rome from a republic to an empire after the Senate gave him power?

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Caesar Augustus

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Who divided the Roman Empire into two sections to make it easier to control?

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Diocletian

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Which Jewish carpenter from Galilee spread a message of love and faith in God's heavenly kingdom?

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Jesus

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Which skilled Roman military leader and politician declared himself dictator for life?

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Julius Caesar

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Which ruthless emperor blamed Christians for setting fire to Rome?

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Nero

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Which emperor legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire?

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Constantine

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Which describe key events, values, and achievements during the time of the Roman Republic? (More than 1 answer) Options: a code of written law called the Twelve Tables, personal wealth and power valued more than loyalty to Rome, rule by the patrician class without plebian representation, growth in size and power after the Punic Wars

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growth in size and power after the Punic Wars

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Which describe political, social, or cultural changes that took place in Rome during the early empire? (more than 1 answer) Options: few outlets of entertainment or recreation, increased political power for plebeians, increased trade and communication because of good roads, a period of 200 years of peace and prosperity throughout the Mediterranean

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a period of 200 years of peace and prosperity throughout the Mediterranean

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Which statements describe factors that led to the decline of the Roman Empire? (more than 1 answer possible) Options: Empire became too big to maintain, The army kept barbarian tribes from invading imperial territory., Strong and competent rulers remained in charge to the very end of the empire., Roman emperors and generals fought each other over land.

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Roman emperors and generals fought each other over land.

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Which describes a contribution from classical Rome to modern Western civilization? Options: international gathering to celebrate sporting achievement, written constitution based on natural rights, large infrastructure projects to benefit the public, direct election of the ruler by all residents of the empire

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large infrastructure projects to benefit the public