Ancient Rome Review

What is a form of government in which people govern themselves by voting?

• monarchy

• Republic

• democracy

• Empire

What was the main cause of the empire collapsing?

• After defeating Britain, they came back to Italy to defend against Barbarians and vandals and eventually the empire fell apart

• They had a great leader who died

• They were too small and lived too close together and fought

• They didn't have enough resources

What is the Pax Romana?

• 300 years of war with Hannibel

• The Latin name for the Roman Empire

• 200 years of peace

• A form of Roman government

In 79 AD Mount Vesuvius erupted and caused the destruction of what Roman cities?

• Pompeii and Rome

• Athens and Sparta

• Herculaneum and Pompeii

• Rome and Athens

The Roman Forum was located at the center of ancient Rome. it was the gathering place where public events were held. Soon the Forum grew to also include merchant shops, temples, and government buildings. The forum became the religious center, economic, and government center for Rome.

Based on the above information, how did the form contribute to Roman civilization?

• Instead of being solely focused on commerce, the forum also fulfilled the cultural needs of the Romans

• The forum provided cheaper prices for Romans than other markets

• Government buildings were the focus of the forum, showcasing the power of the Roman government

• Forum ruins still can be found today, because they were built so well

If you were a gladiator comma where would you most likely be found?

• Pox Romana

• the Colosseum

• Pompeii

• the forum

Why was Julius Caesar murdered?

• he was gaining too much power

• he married Cleopatra

• he like salads

• he invaded Britain

Patricians are......

• roman citizens that were lower class

• roman citizens who had money and political power

• roman citizens who were often referred to as Plebeians

• Roman citizens who cleaned the streets

Which of the following current countries has their citizens vote for their representatives?

• Russia

• United States

• China

• Venezuela

According to the legends, who founded Rome?

• War elephants

• The conquerors of Carthage

• The God Zeus

• Romulus and Remus