Chapter 7 Lesson 3: The Early Roman Empire

The period of peace beginning in the second century was called

• Pax Romana.

• Circus Maximus.

• insulae

Trajan created new social programs, including one that

• provided funds to the poor.

• gave citizenship to all free peoples.

• redistributed land to the needy.

With whom did Rome trade for silk goods?

• Greece

• Carthage

• China

While Romans incorporated new techniques, such as the arch and dome, into their architecture, they

• continued to use many Greek forms and styles.

• failed to make any radical architectural improvements.

• built very few buildings during the height of the empire.

The Augustan Age is generally considered

• a time of war and insecurity.

• a low point for Roman art.

• the golden age of Latin literature.

Which work did Roman poet Virgil write?

• Metamorphoses

• Aeneid

• The Early History of Rome

Which of the following describes the role of the paterfamilias?

• leader of the senate

• heir to the Roman Empire

• male head of the household

Which of the following is true of upper-class Roman women in the Early Empire?

• They were considered equals to men.

• They had the ability to own and inherit property.

• They were not permitted to seek a divorce.

The impoverished Romans who lived in the capital city often resided in

• insulae, which were prone to fire and collapse.

• Circus Maximus, which provided shelter.

• villas, which were ancient and poorly heated.

In addition to traditional gods and goddesses, whom did Romans worship?

• the senate

• emperors

• paterfamilias