Ancient Rome 1

The Punic Wars were fought between which two powers?

• Rome and Carthage

• Rome and Greece

• Rome and Gaul

• Internal conflict within Rome

The Romans removed Tarquin from power because they wanted a ________________.

• government led by a king

• government led by an emperor

• government led by the people

• government led by a dictator

What is a synonym for the word "republic?"

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Anarchy

• Dictatorship

What is an empire?

• A large country led by one ruler

• A large country led by a few rulers

• A group of different cultures or territories brought together under one ruler

• A group of different cultures or territories brought together under several rulers

Rome took control of three continents at the peak of its power. What three continents did Rome have control in?

• Europe, Asia, Australia

• Africa, Europe, North America

• Africa, Asia, Europe

• Asia, North America, Europe

The Punic Wars were fought over control of what territory?

• The Aegean Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

• Asia Minor

• West Africa

What group of people made up the Roman Senate?

• Plebians

• Patricians

• All Roman Citizens

• Slaves

What group of people made up the Roman Assembly?

• Plebians

• Patricians

• All Roman citizens

• Slaves

Which of the following was an accomplishment of Julius Caesar?

• Expanded the Roman Empire to its largest size and influence

• Established order in Rome and declared himself dictator

• Established a system of roads across the Roman Empire

• Commanded the Roman Army in the Persian War

Which of the following was an accomplishment of Augustus

• Expanded the Roman Empire to its largest size and influence

• Established a system of roads across the Roman Empire

• Established a system of schools across the Roman Empire

• Commanded the Roman Army in the Punic Wars