The Rise and Fall of The Roman Empire

Rome’s 200 years of peace was called the...

• Age of Augustus.
• Resurrection.
• Pax Romana.
• Crucifixion.

What did the Senate do to Julius Caesar? and why?

• stabbed him to death; fearful of his power
• gave him a party; welcomed his dictatorship
• held parades; wanted him Crowned Dictator for Life
• waited for him to fail; ffearful of his power

Who become the first Emperor of Rome?

• Augustus Caesar
• Julius Caesar
• Pompey
• Marc Antony

The Western Roman Empire fell for all of the following reasons EXCEPT...

• barbarian invasions

• strong trusting leadership

• poor roads ruined trade

• political corruption

What event resulted in the end of the Western Roman Empire?

• Constantine dividing the empire

• a barbarian general (Odoacer) overthrowing the emperor and naming himself king

• a Roman general overthrowing the emperor and naming himself king

• Justinian moving the capital to the east

Which popular Roman attraction is pictured? Gladiator fights were held here.

• Colosseum

• Pantheon

• Circus Maxiums

• Forum

What were the series of wars between Rome & Carthage? 

• WWI
• Trojan Wars
• Greek Wars
• Punic Wars

How did the Romans carry water from hills and valleys into cities?

• by combining a set of layers
• by combining a set of arches
• by building aqueducts
• by building a bridge

The wealthy ruling class of Rome was called

• Ciceros
• Plebeians
• Visogoths
• Patricians

The social class made up of craftsmen, merchants, and poor farmers

• Ciceros
• Patricians
• Visogoths
• Plebeians