Ancient Rome

In what sea was Rome a peninsula, which allowed it to prosper in trade and interact with and conquer other lands? 

• Red
• Black
• Mediterranean
• Arabian

In 509 BC, the Romans rebelled against what people and monarchy and set up a new type of government?

• Carthaginians
• Egyptians
• Greeks
• Etruscans

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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Whose main job was to interpret the law and act as judges in court cases?

• Consuls
• Tribunes
• Praetors
• Plebeians

Who made himself dictator for life and was seen as a hero to the plebeians because he gave them land & food, but was power-hungry to the patricians?

• Julius Caesar
• Mark Antony
• Scipio
• Caesar Augustus

What were the three forms of government that Rome had?

• Oligarchy, democracy, theocracy
• Monarchy, republic, empire
• Monarchy, democracy, republic
• Theocracy, monarchy, empire

Which of the following ARE reasons that the Roman Empire Collapsed?

• Empire was hard to defend because of size.
• The economy was failing.
• Invasions from barbarian tribes.
• All of these answers are reasons the Roman Empire collapsed

Why did the Romans persecute the early Christians?

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

A modern soccer stadium is similar to which Roman accomplishment?

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