Ch 7 - Roman Empire

Why did Rome form a republic?

• did not trust kings after driving out Etruscans
• so every person in Rome could be in the Senate
• to give the most worthy person total power
• so every man and woman could vote

Which group is the largest social class in Ancient Rome?

• rich patricians
• plebeian soldiers
• poor and slaves
• consuls

Most plebeians were out of work because

• slaves did most of the work on farms and homes
• they were lazy and liked living on government assistance
• they were in the military
• they would rather fight in Colisseum

Why did the emperor provide people with free grain?

• because they overpaid taxes
• to celebrate empire
• to prevent riots
• because he is so nice

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

• Julius Caesar
• Octavius (Caesar Augustus), Julius' son
• Constantine
• Nero

The city of Rome is located in the modern country of 

• Greece
• Italy
• Brittain
• England

Rome's empire surrounded this body of water.

• Nile River
• Black Sea
• Mediterranean Sea
• Atlantic Ocean

Romans used _________ to bring water to their cities.

• Colosseum
• roads
• aqueducts
• sturgils

What was Colosseum used for?

• Olympic events
• Gladiator Battles
• Weddings

Why did the Senators assassinate Julius Caesar?

• they thought he was too powerful
• the people didn't like him
• he was a terrible general
• they wanted to be emperor