8th - The Roman Empire

A legend says that this wonderful empire was founded by:

• Julius Caesar

• A wolf

• Captain America

• Romulus and Remus

Rome was founded almost 2,800 years ago.

• True

• False

At first, Rome was a monarchy.

• True

• False

After a few years, Rome became a _______________ where politicians ruled the nation.

• political party

• republic

• monarchy

• dictatorship

The republic of Rome lasted up to approximately 2,000 years ago.

• True

• False

The Romans conquered all the nations of the Mediterranean and also the Celtic peoples.

• True

• False

Choose a cause that indicates why the Roman Empire expanded.

• The Roman Empire had one of the largest armies of the time, with which it could defeat practically any enemy it encountered.

• They were very friendly and that's why everyone wanted to be part of the empire.

Choose one consequence that the empire had for having expanded so much.

• The Romans lost much of their culture and their architectural legacy lost value.

• The Romans believed themselves invincible and every time they wanted to conquer more territory they obtained a lot of wealth but there were many wars and death.

The _______________ were at the top of the social structure.

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Slaves

Choose the correct answer:

• The Roman Empire ended with the coming of Jesus to the world.

• The roman empire ended in the 10th when Cronos saved the world.

• The Roman Empire ended in the year 30 AD, when Cleopatra VII took her own life.

• The roman empire ended in the 5th century when the Germans Tribes invaded Rome.