Ancient Rome

Describe how the 12 Tables impacted Roman law. Select all that apply.

• All Romans were treated equally under the law
• These ancient laws provided social protection and civil rights for both the patricians and plebeians.
• The Twelve Tables was a first step towards a fully codified (written) legal system
• Laws were written down clearly, and applied to the Patricians.

Constantine was the emperor who, after becoming a Christian, officially made Christianity legal.

• True
• False

Rome is named after a myth: The Roman God of War, Mars, grew fearful that his twin sons would one day overthrow him. The twins, Romulus and Remus, were sent to drift down the Tiber River. Here they were saved by a wolf from drowning. The wolf nursed the two boys as her own. Once grown, the two boys disagreed over where the city should be built. Romulus killed Remus in a fight, and he built the city where they were saved by the wolf. He named the city after himself (Rome) and made himself King.

• True
• False

__________________ was a renowned general, politician and scholar in ancient Rome who conquered the vast region of Gaul and helped initiate the end of the Roman Republic when he became dictator of the Roman Empire. The Senate became fearful of his power and adoration, so he was assassinated.

• Julius Caesar
• Augustus Caesar
• Crassus
• Octavian

The Republic ended after Caesar was killed and Octavian became the first emperor.

• Ture
• False

Diocletian was the Emperor who

• He divided Rome into two halves, the Western Empire and the Eastern Empire
• He renamed Byzantium to Constantinople.
• He allowed Christians to practice their religion freely.

How did Rome change as a result of the three Punic Wars and the four Macedonian wars? (select 2)

• The Punic Wars allowed Rome to expand into Northern Africa, Spain, Asia Minor, and islands of Mediterranean Sea
• Carthage was burned to the ground and no longer a threat.
• The Punic Wars allowed Rome to expand into Norway and Sweden.
• There were very little changes.

What two advancements in architecture and building occurred as a result of the Roman’s discovery of concrete?

• Arches were used to build structures through out Rome.
• Concrete is very strong, therefore many bridges, churches, and other structures still remain.
• Concrete weathers quickly and there is very little evidence the city existed.
• Arches were not used by the Romans.

What is a long term effect of the Fall of the Roman Empire?

• Christianity spread and approximately 2.3 billion people in the world today are Christians.
• War ended and there was lasting peace.
• The Germanic tribes took over the Roman Empire,

Beginning with the rule of Augustus, Rome experienced unprecedented peace, development and economic prosperity throughout the Roman Empire. this period of time lasted 200 years and is know as the ______ ______.

• Pax Romana

• Carpe Diem

• Carthago Delenda

• Sapere Aude