Roman Empire

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

• Julius Caesar

• Tiber

• Romulus

• Augustus

What was the period of peace under Augustus' rule called?

• Gladiator Rule

• the Pax Romana

• the Pucks Ramen

• Imperial Rome

How did a standard currency improve life for Romans?

• improve trade

• easier tax collection

• standardized soldier pay

• all of the above

How did aqueducts help life in the Roman empire?

• safely enlarged buildings

• ensured safe transportation of goods

• established a credit system

• carried clean water into towns

Augustus gained his power by declaring war on the Roman Senate.

• True

• False

To protect the shipping trade, Augustus created Rome's first...

• navy.

• coins.

• standard language.

• army.

What material did the Romans develop & improve to build huge freestanding structures, like the Colosseum?

• nacho cheese

• concrete

• Pax Romana

• running water

Speeches by ancient Roman orators are still studied by serious students of...

• construction.

• culinary arts.

• archaeology.

• public speaking.

The English language uses many Latin words.

• True

• False

What Roman achievements in art, law, or architecture influence our lives today? (Write a complete sentence with at least TWO examples)