Ch 1 Sect 2: Rome

In times of war, a dictator might be put in power for a period of____________.

• 6 months

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 4 years

The Roman Empire began under the rule of ___________?

• Julius Cesar

• Augustus Cesar

• Hadrian

• Nero

The Punic Wars were fought between Rome and

• Gaul

• Carthage

• Greece

• Persia

How was the power of Roman consuls limited?

• They were elected by the general population and served a King.

• Their decisions were voted upon by the Senate.

• Their decisions could be reversed by a court of law.

• They served only one term and approved each other's decisions

Which two people supervised the business of government and commanded the Roman armies?

• the plebeians

• the consuls

• the tribunes

• the dictators

What right did plebeians NOT gain over time?

• Plebeians were allowed to serve as consuls.

• Plebeians were appointed to high offices.

• Plebeians were not taxed.

• Plebeians could become senators.

Greco-roman civilization was a blend of what traditions?

• Egyptian, Macedonian, and Hungarian

• Hellenistic, Greek, and Middle Eastern

• Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman

• Gallic, Roman, and Mesopotamian