TCAP Review- Ancient Rome

Which statement describes the influence of Augustus on the government of Rome?

• Octavian ruled with and fought against Marc Antony for control of Rome in a civil war. The Senate gave him the title Augustus which means "revered one."

• Octavian took control of the Roman Empire following the victory in the Punic Wars.

• Octavian took over as sole ruler of Rome following the death of Julius Caesar.

• Octavian ruled with Marc Antony until his death in Greece. He named himself Augustus or "intelligent one".

Based on your knowledge of Julius Caesar, how did his ideas and actions influence the transition of Rome's government?

• Julius Caesar was a cruel leader who often arrested the poor who owed a debt.

• Julius Caesar was a weak leader that made corrupt decisions.

• Julius Caesar was a strong, ambitious military leader. He declared himself the "dictator for life" because he thought that Rome was better served by one strong leader.

• Julius Caesar was an outspoken supporter of the ideals of the republic.

Select the Roman gods.

• Diana

• Jupiter

• Hermes

• Venus

• Minerva

Based on your knowledge of Rome, what is the best description of the final years of the Roman Empire?

• The Carthaginians reorganized and launched a final attack on the city of Rome which officially ended the empire.

• The Romans fought a final civil war in the AD 400s, which depleted all of Rome's resources.

• The Gauls convinced several groups to march against Rome, but were unable to defend the peninsula ad became stronger than ever.

• A group called the Huns caused problems as they moved across Europe, and several groups moved into Rome and eventually they sacked the city.

The Romans built roads, bridges, sewers, aqueducts, amphitheaters, stadiums, public baths and lighthouses. How did they maintain so many public buildings?

• Romans used money collected for taxes.

• Romans used money they stole from people.

• The Roman citizens helped build them.

• Rome got money from Greece.

Which is the best description of the Pax Romana?

• This was the end of the Roman Empire.

• This was a time when Rome was at war.

• This was a time of new trade routes with China.

• This was a time of peace for Rome. Trade increased because roads were kept safe.

Which religion was started by the followers of Jesus?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Judaism

Who was Constantine?

• First Christian Emperor; moved the center of the empire form the west to the east.

• He helped Nero kill all the Jews in Rome.

• Supporter of Julius Caesar.

• He wrote new laws for the Roman citizens.

Based on your knowledge why was the City of Constantinople important?

• Capital city of Egypt

• City where all non-Roman citizens were sent.

• It was formerly Byzantium; seat of the Roman Empire by 330 CE.

Based on your knowledge of Christianity; what did Christians believe about Jesus?

• Christians believed he was just a prophet.

• Christians believed he only saved men.

• Christians believe that God sent his Son Jesus as the Messiah, who brought the gift of everlasting life.

• He was not the Messiah.