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 (a)   ."

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