WHI.6e&f - Early Roman Empire & The Pax Romana

The Empire Age of Rome began under which individual?

• Caesar Augustus

• Marc Antony

• Julius Caesar

• Constantine

Which of the following best completes the shaded part of the graphic?

• Attempted to bring stability to Rome

• Referred to as First Citizen

• Came to power by force

• Defeated Marc Antony

Identify the Roman Emperor that laid the foundation for the Pax Romana

• Augustus Caesar

• Julius Caesar

• Marc Antony

• Constantine

Who is recognized as Rome's first emperor?

• Augustus Caesar

• Julius Caesar

• Hannibal

• Marc Antony

Which statement best describes the two hundred years following the rule of Augustus Caesar?

• The Roman Republic experienced a time of peace and prosperity

• The Roman Republic plunged into an economic depression

• The citizens of the Roman Republic revolted against the government

• The citizens of the Roman Republic were plagued by disease and war

The Roman term "triumvirate" refers to

• a government of three military leaders

• a government of three Senators

• a dictatorship

• three major religions of an Empire

Which of the following taxes were paid by citizens in Rome and Italy?

• Indirect taxes on slaves, goods, and inheritance

• Direct taxes based on population and military need

• Did not have to pay taxes on goods due to their wealth

Which of the following taxes were paid by citizens in Roman Provinces?

• Indirect taxes on slaves, goods, and inheritance

• Direct taxes based on population and military need

• Did not have to pay taxes on goods due to their wealth

Using the timeline, Pax Romana began under the rule of which ruler?

• Augustus

• Diocletian

• Constantine

• Theodosius

Which impact of the Pax Romana benefited the economy of the Roman Empire?

• Establishment of a uniform system of money

• Increased emphasis on the family

• Civil war over the power of Julius Caesar