Ancient Rome

How did the geography of ancient Rome effect its growth?

• The geography of ancient Rome had no effect on its growth
• Ancient Rome was located in a desert, which hindered its growth
• Ancient Rome was located in a mountainous region, which made it difficult to expand
• Ancient Rome was located near the Mediterranean Sea, which facilitated trade and expansion

Who raised Romulus and Remus?

• A wolf
• Their biological mother
• A shepherd
• A king

Which of the following does NOT describe a Roman Consul?

• Highest elected political office of the Roman Republic
• Military general
• Could veto any decision by the Senate
• A type of Roman gladiator

Describe polytheism.

• Belief in multiple gods
• Belief in one god
• Belief in no god
• Belief in nature as god

Who participated in the Punic Wars?

• Romans and Greeks
• Romans and Persians
• Romans and Carthaginians
• Romans and Egyptians

During the Second Punic War, Hannibal brought which of the following

• Elephants
• Lions
• Horses
• Camels

Who did Julius Caesar defeat to become a dictator?

• Mark Antony
• Pompey
• Augustus
• Cleopatra

The Roman Census was used to ____.

• Count the population
• Predict the weather
• Decide the emperor
• Determine the richest citizen

What is Pax Romana?

• A type of Roman architecture
• A Roman god of peace
• A period of relative peace and stability across the Roman Empire
• A Roman military strategy

Why was Christianity tolerated in Rome?

• Because the Roman Empire was Christian
• Because the Roman Empire was tolerant of all religions
• Because the Roman Empire had a policy of religious freedom
• Because the Roman Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity