Rome Checkpoint #1

How was the Roman Republic different from the Roman Empire?

• The Republic was ruled by elected representatives; the Empire was not.

• The Republic had no army; the Empire had a massive army.

• The Republic had courts and a legal system; the Empire did not.

What was the main difference between the Senate and the Assembly?

• Senators were elected; Assembly members were appointed by the consuls.

• The Assembly controlled Rome's finances; the Senate controlled its foreign policy.

• Senators were patricians; Assembly members were plebeians.

Which of the following is a true statement about Rome's consuls?

• The consuls were elected by the Assembly, but usually took orders from the Senate

• The consuls did not have the power to propose new laws

• The consuls were not allowed to interfere with legal affairs

How are the United States and the Roman Republic alike?

• Both allow all citizens to vote.

• Both have a single, powerful chief executive.

• Both have three branches of government.

How was Julius Caesar viewed by most Roman citizens during his lifetime?

• He was feared by nearly everyone.

• He was extremely popular.

• He was worshipped as a living god.

How did Caesar expand the boundaries of Rome?

• Buying up all the land he could afford.

• Negotiating treaties with neighboring rulers.

• Military conquest.

How did Caesar gain control of Rome?

• He was appointed by the Senate.

• He won a civil war.

• He was elected by the people.

Which of the following is a true statement?

• Augustus emerged as the victor of a series of civil wars.

• Augustus's reign as Emperor was marked by violence and chaos.

• Augustus inherited the title of Emperor from his father, Julius Caesar.

Which term best describes the Roman Empire during the Pax Romana?

• prosperous

• unstable

• democratic

If one Roman citizen had a complaint about another, what was the most likely way the conflict would have been resolved?

• In a duel to the death.

• In a court of law.

• The Emperor would have had to make a decision.