roman empire

Rome’s 200 years of peace was called the...

• Age of Augustus.
• Resurrection.
• Pax Romana.
• Crucifixion.

Which popular Roman attraction is pictured?

• Colosseum
• Pantheon
• Circus Maxiums
• Forum

Before Julius Caesar was killed, many senators were afraid that he was planning to turn the Roman Republic into an empire.  What caused them to believe this was possible?

• Caesar had attempted to dissolve the Senate
• Caesar did not participate in Rome's government
• Caesar conquered large areas of land for Rome
• Caesar had been declared a dictator for life.

What was a benefit of the time period known as Pax Romana?

• the Roman Empire discovered many scientific advances
• the Roman Empire did not suffer any major wars
• the Roman Empire doubled the size of its territory
• the Roman Empire became a more democratic government

A form of government in which the leader is not a monarch and certain citizens can vote is a . . .

• Dictator
• Pax Romana
• Oligarchy
• Republic

What were the series of wars between Rome & Carthage? 

• WWI
• Trojan Wars
• Greek Wars
• Punic Wars

Rome is located in which country?

• Greece
• Italy
• Egypt
• France

In the Roman Republic, there were two main categories of social class. Which group included common artisans, merchants, and farmers?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

Which body of water helped Rome become an empire due to its geographic location?

• Aegean Sea
• Red Sea
• Dead Sea
• Mediterranean Sea
  

What innovation allowed fresh water into Roman cities?

• rivers
• aqueducts
• catapults
• arches