Review Rome

A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was what?

• a series of military defeats in Africa

• political corruption and the instability of the government

• the abolition of slavery throughout the entire empire

• continued acceptance of traditional religions

Which statement describes the primary purpose of ancient Rome’s large system of roads?

• The Roman population was highly mobile

• foreign trade was the main basis of the Roman economy

• the Roman government prevented unemployment by funding public-works projects

• efficient transportation was an economic and military necessity in the Roman empire

Which statement does not explain a major reasoning for the fall of Rome?

• a civilization can thrive with great communication

• a lack of participation in government

• plagues or disease can weaken a civilization

• weak emperors can cause political confusion

What was a cause for the reason why the Roman empire fell?

• lack of participation in government

• weak leadership

• disease and plagues

• all of the above

The Pax Romana was.....

• An era of Roman history dominated by corrupt rulers.

• A period of peace that last over 200 years in Rome.

• The name of an Anime Mr. Vest enjoys

• The name of the most famous Colosseum battle.

This Emperor divided Rome into 4 different parts

• Diocletian

• Constantine

• Julius Caeser

• Pompey

This emperor, (featured in the movie Gladiator) was the last of the 5 great emperors.

• Julius Caesar

• Nero

• Marcus Aurelius

• Theodosius

____________ was a Roman general who formed part of the Second Triumvirate after the death of Julius Caesar. He is well-known for falling in love with the Egyptian queen, Cleopatra. He and Cleopatra made plans to take over Rome. He and Octavian’s armies clashed in 31 B.C.E. and ____________ lost.

• Julius Caesar

• Pompey

• Mark Antony

• Octavian

____________ was another member of the Second Triumvirate. As a young man, he had the respect of his granduncle, Julius Caesar. After defeating Mark Antony and Cleopatra, he rose to power as Rome’s first emperor. He soon became known as Emperor Augustus.

• Julius Caesar

• Pompey

• Mark Antony

• Octavian

What religion did Constantine convert to?

• Islam

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Christianity