The Roman Empire at its Height

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

• Nero

• Constantine

• Caesar Augustus

What took place immediately after the death of Julius Caesar?

• civil wars

• foreign invaders

• the restoration of the Senate

The map shows the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. In which directions did the Roman Empire mainly expand within Europe?

• north and east

• south and east

• east and west

Which leader died just before the rise of the Roman Empire?

• Julius Caesar

• Caesar Augustus

• Marcus Aurelius

How did Caesar Augustus’s construction of roads and bridges most affect the Roman Empire?

• They united the empire

• they created government jobs

• they established beautification

Which action by Caesar Augustus gave the Romans control over certain trade routes?

• the creation of the navy

• the restoration of the Senate

• the construction of the Pantheon

Which part of the Roman Republic did Caesar Augustus restore?

• the tax system

• the Senate

• the mail service

What was Caesar Augustus’s main reason for ordering the construction and renovation of buildings in Rome?

• He wanted the city to be ruled by various leaders

• He wanted the city to be as productive as possible

• he wanted the city to reflect his power

What did Augustus use arches to build?

• baths

• ships

• aqueducts

Read this statement from Caesar Augustus. What achievement of Caesar Augustus does this statement reference?

"I found Rome a city of bricks, and left it a city of marble.”

• the building of roads

• the beautification of the area

• the building of a navy