The Roman Empire Quiz 1

In a republic, a ruler is elected by its citizens who have absolute power.

• True

• False

What is the name of the sea that connects the three continents of Europe, Asia and Africa?

• the Dead sea

• the Mediterranean Sea

• the Red Sea

• the Mandalorian Sea

In an empire, an Emperor has absolute power and is the only ruler.

• True

• False

___________, was the first Roman Emperor.

• Augustus

• Marcus

• Brutus

• Commodus

What is the name for the 200 years of peace and prosperity that began under Augustus?

• the Appian Way

• the Rule of Augustus

• the Roman Way

• the Pax Romana

Why did Augustus cut the size of the military and keep Roman soldiers occupied with tasks like building the roads?

• Augustus wanted the soldiers to stay in shape for battle.

• Augustus wanted to prevent any threat the Army might pose to his rule.

• Augustus believed the soldiers were the only people who had the skills

The saying goes, "All roads lead to _______."

What does the exactness and quality of Roman roads and aqueducts tell us about Roman architects?

• Roman architects did not care how long their creations lasted

• Roman architects were very good at math and engineering

• Roman architects were trying to make life in Rome harder

• Roman architects were lazy and repeated designs

Which of the following was not a benefit of Rome's extensive new road network?

• The army could move quickly across great distances

• citizens could travel farther, faster, and safer

• merchants could trade across the whole empire

• Rebellions in Rome could organize easier

A Christian convert named Paul created the "Epistles", what are they?

• paintings he made of Jesus

• letters he wrote about Jesus

• plays he performed about Jesus

• speeches he gave about Jesus