Rome: Republic to Empire

The story of Romulus and Remus is a

• true story about the founding of Rome.

• myth about the founding of Rome.

• myth about the death of Mars.

• ,myth about the conquest of the Etruscans.

What is the difference between a plebian and a patrician?

• Plebeians are rich and patricians are poor.

• Plebeians are slaves and a patrician was rich.

• Patricians are rich and plebeians are poor.

• There weren't any differences between the two.

The government of the Roman Republic had a system of checks and balances to _____________.

• oversee the expansion of the empire

• prevent one branch of government from becoming too strong

• separate governmental powers

• handle resources and money so they were not wasted

What were the Twelve Tables?

• Rome’s first legislature

• the leaders of the government

• A place where people sat to eat dinner

• Rome’s first written laws

Who did Rome fight in the Punic Wars?

• Egypt

• Persia

• Carthage

• Athens

How many Punic wars were there?

• 7

• 3

• 1

• 2

Who was Rome’s first emperor?

• Caesar Augustus

• Marcus Ledipus

• Julius Caesar

• Mark Antony

How did Julius Caesar help reform Rome?

• He killed most of the people living there.

• He gave landowners permission to use slave labor.

• He gave citizenship to many people living in Roman territories and created jobs for the unemployed.

• He got rid of settlements in the countryside.

Describe Cleopatra.

• She was a religious leader.

• She created social movements.

• She led revolts and killed people

• She influenced Roman politics at a crucial period and was especially known for her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

The most important element in Rome's strong economy was...

• glass making

• agriculture

• woodworking

• metalworking