Rise and Fall of Rome

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the fall of the Roman Empire

• The Empire split into the Western and Eastern empires

• Spent too much money on wars trying to expand their empire

• Germanic tribes were crossing into Roman lands and invading

• Buddhism was spreading to Rome and people changed their religion

According to the traditional legend, who founded city of Rome?

• Helen of Troy
• Romulus and Remus
• Julius Caesar

What is  one of Julius Caesar's famous sayings? 

• Whether you think you can or can't you are probably right. 
• "I came, I saw, I conquered." 
• Death is last and greatest conquest of all." 
• With great power, comes great responsibility." 

Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of Rome?

• Caesar
• Augustus
• Diocletian
• Constantine

Which group most heavily influenced Roman art and architecture?

• Babylonians
• Greeks
• Egyptians
• Persians

Who became Rome's first emperor in 27 BCE?

• Julius Caesar
• Augustus 
• Pompey
• Crassus

Which Roman law making body had the most power during the Republic?

• Senate
• Assembly
• Congress
• House of Representatives

This man started a civil war in Rome before becoming Dictator for Life, ending the republic.

• Octavian
• Augustus Caesar
• Julius Caesar
• Constantine

Pax Romana means...

• 200 years of Roman wars
• 200 years of Roman decline
• 200 years of peace and prosperity in Rome
• 200 years invasions of Rome

What happened with the Roman empire became too large to govern easily?

• It was split into two different empires.

• It was split into six different administrative areas.

• Foreign tribes were hired to run the army.

• The eastern part of the empire was given to the Huns.