Ancient Rome

The Tiber River gave the early Romans a way to get to the _____ for trade and travel. 

• Alps 
• Adriatic Sea 
• Mediterranean Sea
• Italian Peninsula

Which of the following is true about the early days of ancient Rome?

• The city's location made it safe from pirate attacks.
• The city was located in the mountains.
• The Tiber River connected the Mediterranean & Adriatic Seas.
• The Romans controlled most of Africa.

Rome was located on the _________ River.

• Danube
• Euphrates
• Nile
• Tiber

The Pax Romana was a period of 

• peace, unity, & accomplishments that started during Hannibal's reign.
• peace, unity, & accomplishments that lasted nearly 200 years.
• distrust & conflict between emperors & the Senate.
• conquests & fights for control of the empire.

Patricians were the highest social class in Rome, made up of the descendants of Rome's earliest settlers.

• True
• False

The  _______________ were the common people in Rome.

• patricians
• plebeians
• prolusions
• peoria

Which of the following is a form of government in which the people elect representatives to make decisions for them, rather than having a direct voice?

• democracy
• monarchy
• oligarchy
• republic

The 12 Tables were the written law of the Roman Republic.

• True
• False

What event brings an end to the Roman Republic?

• Julius Caesar is assassinated by Senators.
• Civil war breaks out while Julius Caesar is conquering Gaul.
• After crossing the Rubicon, Julius Caesar defeats his enemies & becomes dictator for life.
• While Julius Caesar is away on campaigns, his generals fight for control of the government.

The Roman leaders feared Jesus because they thought ___________.

• he didn't follow the laws of Judaism
• he challenged the authority of religious leaders
• he sent his apostles to spread the word in Europe
• he might be attempting to lead a revolt & create his own kingdom