Ancient Rome Test Review

A wealthy, upperclass person in the Ancient Roman Republic

• patrician
• plebian
• counsul
• dictator

An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic

• patrician
• plebian
• counsul
• mercenary

A person elected to rule the Roman Republic for a short period in time of emergency

• emperor
• king
• counsul
• dictator

Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of Rome?

• Caesar
• Augustus
• Diocletian
• Constantine

A modern soccer stadium is similar to which Roman accomplishment?

• Pont du Gard
• The Colosseum
• Basilica of Constantine
• The Pantheon

Which group most heavily influenced Roman art and architecture?

• Babylonians
• Greeks
• Egyptians
• Persians

Why did the Romans create the republic?

• So they would not have a king in control.
• To defend themselves.
• So that every person could be a citizen.
• So that judges could make laws.

Which emperor wanted to share power with the senate?  Hint: he controlled the time known as Pax Romana?

• Julius Caesar
• Caligula
• Augustus
• Diocletian

What city was buried in ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted?

• Naples
• Florence
• Rome
• Pompeii

Why did the Romans persecute the early Christians?

• Because they looked different.
• Because they liked them.
• Because they were afraid they would get too much power.
• Because they believed in Jesus's teachings.