Rome

A wealthy, upperclass person in the Ancient Roman Republic

• patrician

• plebian

• counsul

• dictator

A structure that carries water over long distances

• colosseum
• dome
• aqueduct
• arch

An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic

• patrician
• plebian
• counsul
• mercenary

Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of Rome?

• Caesar
• Augustus
• Diocletian
• Constantine

Which group most heavily influenced Roman art and architecture?

• Babylonians
• Greeks
• Egyptians
• Persians

Why did the Romans create the republic?

• So they would not have a king in control.
• To defend themselves.
• So that every person could be a citizen.
• So that judges could make laws.

Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?

• Romulus & Remus
• Zeus & Hera
• Ronulus & Roman
• Bill & Ted

Which emperor wanted to share power with the senate?  Hint: he controlled the time known as Pax Romana?

• Julius Caesar
• Caligula
• Augustus
• Diocletian

Why did the Romans persecute the early Christians?

• Because they looked different.
• Because they liked them.
• Because they were afraid they would get too much power.
• Because they believed in Jesus's teachings.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that led to the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Empire was hard to defend because of size.

• The economy was failing.

• Invasions from barbarian tribes.

• Science convinced people the earth was flat and they fell off the edge.