Ch.11-1 (Life During the Roman Empire)

How did Octavian achieve peace in Rome?

• He gave land to veteran soldiers and gave free grain to the poor

• He refused to introduce reforms that helped the poor

• He only gave wealthy soldiers a standardized pay

Which of the following helped connect all the frontiers across the entire Roman Empire?

• Roads, Tunnels, & Bridges

• Roads, Airplanes, & Trains

• Bridges, Tunnels, & Helicopters

What special building techniques did the Romans develop to overcome obstacles?

• They built airplanes to fly over the oceans and rivers

• They built underground railroad tracks beneath the hills

• They built bridges over rivers & built tunnels through hills

Which famous structure in Rome was built out of concrete and used arches to create a dome?

• The Pantheon

• Statue of Jupiter

• Hanging Gardens of Babylon

• The Colosseum

Which of the following was introduced in the Roman Empire that would make it easier to conduct trade as well as collect taxes and pay soldiers?

• A new system of bridges and aqueducts

• A standard currency

• A new military strategy

The Roman Empire expanded across which three continents?

• North America, South America, and Asia

• North America, South America, and Africa

• Africa, Europe, and Asia

• Australia, Asia, and Africa

What did the Roman Empire do to help expand its borders across three continents?

• Sometimes they would conquer other lands using their military

• Sometimes they would support a local ruler, and that territory would provide military aide

• All answers are correct

Which person took over after the death of Julius Caesar and would be given the title “Augustus?”

• Pompey

• Crassus

• Marius

• Octavian

What is the Pax Romana?

• A period of 300 years consisting of peace and prosperity that was enjoyed across the Roman Empire.

• A period of 200 years consisting of peace and prosperity that was enjoyed across the Roman Empire.

• A period of 400 years consisting of peace and prosperity that was enjoyed across the Roman Empire.

• A time in Rome when many civil wars were taking place and the Roman Republic was destroyed

________________ are groupings of tiny colored stone cubes set in mortar to create a picture of design.

• Frescos

• Arches

• Aqueducts

• Mosaics