Roman Empire Topics 2023 (2-7-23)

Which of these best describes the government of Rome BEFORE Julius Caesar became dictator?

• Rome was an oligarchy governed by a family of wealthy people

• Rome was a monarchy ruled by a queen

• Rome was a republic where citizens voted for their leaders

• Rome was an empire since it was founded

Which of these statements is true about the death of Julius Caesar?

• Julius Caesar was shot while traveling in a car in Dallas, TX

• Julius Caesar was stabbed by a group of senators who feared his growing power

• Julius Caesar died of old age after ruling the Empire for 60 years

• Julius Caesar fell off the porch of the White House

What led the Roman Republic to become the Roman Empire?

• All Roman citizens voted to give up their power

• Pompey became the dictator of Rome

• Caesar Augustus took total power after years of civil war

• Julius Caesar was elected president

Why were the Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Caesar Augustus popular?

• They funded construction projects that helped the people

• They wasted their money on mansions and pools

• They turned Rome into a Republic and gave up their power

• They destroyed Rome

Why was citizenship important in the Roman Empire?

• Roman citizens were allowed to obtain a driver's license

• Roman citizens could not vote

• Roman citizens could become princes

• Roman citizens could vote

How did the size of the Roman Empire lead to problems in its later years?

• The Empire was too difficult to manage and defend

• The Empire was too small to accommodate everyone

• The Empire was so large that they forgot where it ended

• The Empire was destroyed by a flood because it was on an island

Which of these was an example of corruption towards the end of the Roman Empire?

• The Roman emperors refused to collect taxes

• The Roman emperors used tax money to help and feed the people

• The Roman emperors would spend the tax money on themselves

• The Roman emperors spied on other leaders using hidden microphones

Which of these options is NOT true about Christianity in the Roman Empire?

• Christians were discriminated against for hundreds of years

• Constantine was the first Roman emperor who was Christian

• Jesus was originally seen as a threat by the Romans

• Caesar Augustus made Christianity the official religion of Rome

What events were presented in Roman games in stadiums like the Colosseum?

• Olympic games

• Gladiator fights and chariot races

• Weddings and funerals

• Musical concerts

How did Emperor Constantine change the Roman Empire?

• He waged an unwinnable war against the Germanic tribes in the north.

• Constantine moved the capital to the East.

• He separated from the Church.

• Constantine lost lands in Asia.