Ancient Rome: 6th Grade

Roman emperor who hated his brother (emperor before him) who became famous by conquering barbarian tribes. He was later assassinated.

• Augustus
• Trajan
• Domitian
• Caesar

In addition to their own developments, the Romans borrowed many ideas from the Etruscans and the 

• Chinese
• Greeks
• Egyptians
• Mesopotamians

What is a form of government called in which the leader is put into office by citizens with the right to vote?

• Republic
• Monarchy
• Empire
• Theocracy

What were wealthy landowners called who made up Rome's ruling class? 

• Plebeians
• Patricians
• Monarchs
• Aristocrats

What commoners such as artisans shopkeepers, and owners of small farms were called 

• Aristocrats
• Patricians
• Monarchs
• Plebeians

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What were the rights and responsibilities of Roman citizens? 

• Vote
• Pay taxes
• Serve in the army
• All of the above

Rome's most important legislative or law-making body of 300 Patrician men was called the

•  Forum
• House of Representatives
• Congress
• Senate

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What were the wars called that were fought for 20 years between Rome and Carthage? 

• Twenty-year Wars
• Mediterranean Wars
• Punic Wars
• Elephant Wars

What was Caesar's grandnephew called before he became the first emperor of Rome

• Mark Antony
• Scipio
• Sulla
• Octavian

By expanding the empire and reorganizing the military and government to make it safe and strong, Caesar Augustus created a new era of prosperity that lasted 200 years called 

• Pax Romana
• Golden Years
• Pax Augustus
• Age of Prosperity

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