Roman Republic and Empire

Who changed Rome from a republic to an empire after the Senate gave him power?

• Caesar Augustus

• Diocletian

• Julius Caesar

• Nero

Who divided the Roman Empire into two sections to make it easier to control?

• Constantine

• Diocletian

• Caesar Augustus

• Cicero

Which Jewish carpenter from Galilee spread a message of love and faith in God's heavenly kingdom?

• Jesus

• Cicero

• Constantine

• Caesar Augustus

Which skilled Roman military leader and politician declared himself dictator for life?

• Nero

• Caligula

• Diocletian

• Julius Caesar

Which ruthless emperor blamed Christians for setting fire to Rome?

• Julius Caesar

• Constantine

• Caesar Augustus

• Nero

Who issued the Edict of Milan, legalizing Christianity in the Roman Empire?

• Constantine

• Diocletian

• Augustus Caesar

• Marcus Aurelius

Which is an accurate description of the Punic Wars?

• Rome defeated Greece and made it a province of the Roman Empire.

• Rome defeated Carthage and became the dominant power in the Mediterranean region.

• Persia defeated Rome and confiscated all of its overseas territories.

• Carthage defeated Rome and gained control of trade routes through the Mediterranean.

What did classical Rome contribute to modern Western civilization?

• peaceful transition of political power

• network of long-distance paved roads

• the end of taking land through conquest

• creation of international sports competition

What is a contribution that classical Rome made to modern Western civilization?

• architectural style featuring columns and domes

• foundation of the Islamic religion

• construction techniques using iron and steel

• executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government

Which statement best describes the extent of the Roman Empire at its height?

• of medium size, with an area occupied by about 15 countries today

• one of the largest in history, with an area occupied by more than 30 countries today

• one of the smallest in history, with an area occupied by Italy and Greece today

• of medium size, with all of its territory found on one continent