Rome: From Republic to Empire to the Fall

Nobles overthrew the monarchy in Rome and set up a republic. Which choice best describes the Roman Republic?

• A dictatorship run by an emperor
• A government run by elected representatives
• A monarchy run by a king or queen
• An oligarchy run by society's richest members

What was the importance of the Twelve Tables?

• Beforehand, courts refused to rule on disputes betweenpatricians and plebeians, now they would
• Beforehand, Rome had no official laws, now they did
• Now, everyone could see the laws, a sign that the government is supposed to protect the rights of its citizens
• Now, the Roman government was a dictatorship and everyone could see all the laws posted

How are the United States and the Roman Republic alike? 

• Both hold elections once every four years
• Both allow all citizens to vote
• Both have a single, powerful chief executive
• Both have three branches of government

Place the following events in sequence: A) Julius Caesar conquers Gaul; B) Caesar leads his army into Rome; C) Caesar makes himself dictator of Rome; D) Caesar is assasinated in the Sentate

• A, B, C, D
• D, C, B, A
• A, C, D, B
• A, B, D, C

How was the Roman Republic different from the Roman Empire?

• The Republic was very large; the Empire was fairly small
• The Republic was ruled by elected representatives; the Empire was not
• The Republic had no army; the Empire had a massive army
• The Republic had courts and a legal system; the Empire did not

Which of the following is a true statement? 

• Augustus inherited the title of Emperor from his father, Julius Caesar
• Augustus gained the support of the Senate by refusing absolute power
• Augustus emerged as the victor of a series of civil wars
• Augustus's reign as Emperor was marked by violence and chaos

Which term best describes the Roman Empire during the Pax Romana?

• Unstable
• Democratic
• Revolutionary
• Prosperous

Which person was part of the Roman bureaucracy?

• The governor of a province
• A wealthy merchant
• A common soldier
• A temple priest

Which term best describes Roman bridges and aqueducts?

• Impermanent
• Lightweight
• Durable
• Wooden

The Colosseum was most similar to:

• A royal palace
• A large Army base
• The Capitol building in Washington, DC
• A football stadium