Test on Rome

Rome is located on the Italian Peninsula of what continent?

• Africa

• South America

• Europe

• Asia

• Australia

All of the following are parts of the Government in the Roman Republic EXCEPT which answer?

• Senate

• Consuls

• Greeks

• Tribunes

Which person is generally thought of as being MOST responsible for Rome's move from a republic to a dictatorship?

• Crassus

• Octavius

• Marc Antony

• Julius Caesar

What is the name of the common citizens of Rome who had little power or wealth?

• Plebeians

• Slaves

• Patricians

• Nobles

What is the name given to a ruler who has almost absolute power and rules in time of war or emergency?

• Consul

• Leader

• Tribune

• Dictator

The social class that were wealthy, land owning society in Roman were called what?

• Plebeians

• Slaves

• Patricians

• Greeks

This Roman design achievement brought fresh water to the citizens of Rome.

• Water Wheel

• Roads

• Aqueducts

• Arch

Why were roads important to Rome?

• For Trade & Defense

• They brought Greek Slaves to Rome

• For Agriculture & Farming

• Wagon Races

The Coliseum was built to provide a place for what?

• Military Training

• Roman Government

• Roman farming and agriculture

• Gladiator Contests and Entertainment

Who is Octavian (Augustus) and why is he important?

• Leader of the Greek City state of Sparta

• Caesar's adopted son & the first Roman Emperor

• Roman General who conquered Greece

• Leader of the Roman Army in France