Ancient Rome

The end of the Republic period and the beginning of the Roman Empire is though to have happened around 44 BC, after the death of which ruler?

• Julius Caesar

• Marc Antony

• Augustus

What is the main difference between plebeians and patricians?

• The main difference is that only the patricians are considered citizens

• The main difference is that they spell the names differently

• The main difference is that the plebeians are poor, and the patricians are wealthy

• The main difference is that the Patricians can vote and the plebeians cannot vote.

Which popular Roman attraction is pictured?

• Colosseum
• Pantheon
• Circus Maxiums
• Forum

The Romans borrowed the polytheistic religious system of what civilization?

• Greeks

• Egyptians

• Phoenicians

What made Carthage a rich and powerful force in the Mediterranean region?

•   Trade

• Military equipment

• Large Population

• The abundance of crops

Great amphitheater, open-aired stadium, in Rome

• Temple Theatre

• Parthenon

• Agora

• Colosseum

What basic Roman principle from the Republic era is reflected in our U.S. government today?

• One ruler with unlimited power within the government

• Women having voting rights

• Checks and balances to limit power within the government

1. A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders

• patricians

• legion

• republic

During the first three centuries of Christianity, what relationship did the early Christians have with officials of the Roman Empire?

• They were the only legal citizens of the Roman Empire

• They were usually promoted to official government positions

• They were persecuted under several Roman Emperors

Augustus was Julius Ceasar's

• Nephew

• Brother

• Son

• Grandson