Rome

In which modern country is Rome located?

• Greece

• Italy

• The United Kingdom

• France

Which was NOT a form of government in the Ancient Roman civilization at one time?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Empire/Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

Who was the first dictator of Rome?

• Julius Ceasar

• Caligula

• Alexander the Great

• Romulus

Rome was very focused on warfare because...

• Rome made its money selling helmets.

• Rome participated in war games during the Olympics.

• Rome was continually growing and conquering surrounding lands

• Citizens had to be soldiers in order to vote in the Republic.

Which was true of the Roman Republic?

• Women were allowed to vote

• The most powerful people were the two consuls

• There was no slavery.

• A single emperor ruled all of Rome.

Which government body provided advice to Rome's leaders during the Republic AND the Empire?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Cabinet

• Consuls

In a republic, who has the power?

• An all-powerful emperor.

• The people who vote for their leaders.

• The religious leaders (priests).

• A group of wealthy aristocrats (patricians)

Which did NOT contributed to the decline of Rome?

• Emperor Constantine's adoption of Christianity as the official religion of Rome.

• Economic difficulties, such as a food shortage.

• Attacks by barbarians, such as the Visigoths, on western Rome.

• A slave rebellion.

As Rome began to decline, it split into how many parts?

• It did not split up.

• 2

• 3

• 4

All of the Roman emperors were popular with the people and made good decisions for Rome.

• True

• False