Ancient Rome

What is the name for a long period of peace and prosperity?

• Augustus

• Pantheon

• Pax Romana

• Roman Pact

What type of ruler, like Julius Caesar, has total power ?

• dictator

• Republic

• Romana

• mercenary

What was the purpose of an aqueduct?

• It provided a bridge for the phalanx

• It provided a strong base for the domed structures

• It was used for the Romans to bathe in

• It was a channel that moved fresh water over land

Why did Octavian change his name to " Augustus"?

• "Augustus" means "Powerful one"

• He was born in the month of August

• "Augustus" means "honored one"

• It was his uncle's name

What made the building of large structures possible?

• the invention of concrete

• Romans applied engineering strategies used in building the Colosseum

• Romans applied engineering strategies in building the Pantheon

• Romans used mercenaries to assist in the building

What was the name given to soldiers who fought for pay rather than for the good of their country?

• mercenaries

• phalanxes

• magistrates

• divisions

How did Diocletian hope to restore peace and address Rome's problems

• He appointed slaves to do the work

• He reduced taxes

• He split the empire in two

• He established a republic governmnet

Who were the Huns?

• German warriors

• Famous philosophers who taught values of justice and courage

• Merchants, artisans and farmers in Rome

• Nomads from Asia who invaded Rome

Which of the following did NOT lead to the decline of the Roman empire?

• The attack of foreign invaders

• Economic problems that resulted in higher taxes and inflation

• Slave rebellion

• Overcrowded cities resulting in lack of work and epidemics

What was the name of the country Rome fought during the Punic Wars?

• Sicily

• Zama

• Carthage

• Constantinople