Rome Study

The Twelve Tables were the written laws of

•     ancient Babylon

•    the Mauryan Empire

•    the British Empire

• Rome

Ancient Rome was founded on the Italian .

• Mountain

• Peninsula

• Island

• Plain

Two outstanding contributions of Rome to civilization were in

• literature and medicine

•   painting and drama

• engineering and law

•     music and military tactics

Which of the following statements is a FACT, not an opinion, about ancient Rome?

• Julius Caesar brought about the end of the Roman Empire

•    Roman law was superior to Mesopotamian law.

• Roman engineers built aqueducts that lasted for more than 1000 years

•    The Pax Romana improved life in the Mediterranean region.

  The word “aqueduct” is used to describe the movement of water through a stone canal. In what location would you find aqueducts before 1000 AD?

• Paris

• Russia

• United States

• Rome

  In a republican form of government,

• There is a dictator

•    representatives are elected by the people

•   elected officials have limited terms

•    government power is limited by checks and balances

In a republican form of government

• there is a two-party system

• representatives are elected by the people

• elected officials have limited terms

• government power is limited by checks and balances

I became the undisputed master of the Roman empire around 49 B.C. This was the beginning of a reign of reforms in the Roman society and government. I proclaimed myself a dictator for life. Who am I?

• Julius Caesar

• Euclid

• Charlemagne

• Aristotle

    One effect of the Pax Romana (27 b.c. - 180 AD) on ancient Rome was

• brought Great Britain under control of Rome

• created a period of peace and expansion

• democratic form of government

• allowed for invasion and decline

  The Roman Forum was all of the following except

• the place where the Law of Twelve Tables was kept

• the heart of the city of Rome

• a road traveled by all who came to Rome

• the site of important government buildings and temples