U4T1: The Roman Empire

Romans were well known for constructing arches as part of their buildings. What is the name wedge-shaped stone in the middle of the arch?

• dome

• pyramid

• keystone

• cornerstone

Who was the first official emperor of the Roman Empire?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus Caesar

• Marc Antony

• Aristotle

Who was Augustus Caesar's grand-uncle (and also his adopted father)?

• Julius Caesar

• Hadrian

• Marc Antony

• Alexander the Great

TRUE or FALSE: After King Alaric and the Visigoths attacked Rome, the entire Roman Empire to the West fell.

• True

• False

Which of the following correctly describes the Pax Romana period? Select the THREE correct answers.

• It was aka the Golden Age of Rome

• Citizens had more rights and felt secure

• It was a time of war and fighting

• The Roman Empire was beginning to fall

• It was a time of peace and prosperity

What were factors that led to the fall of the Roman Empire? Select the THREE correct answers.

• the Romans were no longer enslaving people

• Roman armies had become too large

• many barbarian tribes wanted to destroy Rome

• there were not enough resources to make repairs

• they did not have honest emperors

Rome used ________ to bring clean water to homes.

• baths

• bridges

• sewers

• aqueducts

Use the source to help you answer the question.

How were Roman roads were built to last for centuries? Select the THREE correct answers.

• The mixture of clay and sand helped the roads be more durable

• Romans used the best supplies for their roads

• They built the roads without a foundation

• Drainage systems were installed

• The roads were built in layers to make them stronger and more durable

Use the source to help you answer the question.

Which people were considered the wealthy upper-class of Roman society?

• Patricians
• Plebeians
• Gladiators
• Merchants

Use the source to help you answer the question. Which people were considered the working class of Roman society?

• Plebeians
• Gladiators
• Slaves

• Patricians