Ancient Rome

Where is Rome located?

• France

• Greece

• Mesopotamia

• Italy

Who did Rome defeat in the Punic Wars?

• Carthage

• Greece

• Egypt

• The Phoenicians

What kind of government did the Romans found in 509 BC?

• Empire

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Democracy

The upper-class in Rome was known as the ________.

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Consuls

• Tribunes

The lower class of Rome were known as what?

• Tribunes

• Plebeians

• Consuls

• Patricians

Where did the Romans have their laws written?

• Common Law

• The Constitution

• Code of Hammurabi

• Twelve Tables

Which Roman general invaded Italy in 49 BC, started a civil war, then became "dictator for life?"

• Julius Ceasar

• Marius

• Pompey

• Scipio Africanus

He was the first emperor of the Roman Empire.

• Octavian/Augustus Caesar

• Brutus

• Cassius

• Pompey

What was the 150 year period of peace during the Roman Empire called?

• Fox Romana

• The Armistice

• The Great Peace

• Pax Romana

This Roman innovation helped facilitate the movement of troops, trade and Christianity.

• Roads

• Aqueducts

• Amphitheaters

• Concrete