Chapter 12 Roman Empire

Who makes up the two sides in a civil war?

• groups within the same country

• colonists against a colonizing country

• armies of neighboring countries

• invaders against existing residents

Which defines the term empire?

• a state containing several countries or territories

• a country that is surrounded by another country

• a territory controlled by another nation

• a country that has survived a civil war

How did Marius reform the Roman army?

• He ended the giving of land to soldiers

• He required soldiers to buy their armor.

• He made soldiers promise loyalty to the senate.

• He made the army larger by allowing poor citizens to join.

How did ruling a province help Roman politicians?

• It got them out of Rome.

• It helped to defeat Hannibal.

• It made them wealthier.

• It won them the senate's approval.

What form of government ruled the Roman empire after the fall of the Roman republic?

• a monarchy

• rule by Carthage

• an oligarchy

• a democracy

How did the veto balance power in Roman government?

• It gave power to an assembly of ordinary Romans.

• It gave votes only to wealthy, male citizens

• It limited the amount of time an official could serve.

• It allowed one consul to stop another's actions

What did wearing a toga symbolize in ancient Rome?

• the military

• citizenship

• wealth

• freedom

Which Roman government officials were in charge of enforcing the law?

• senators

• magistrates

• dictators

• assemblies

What was Rome's constitution?

• a set of written laws

• posted laws in the forum of each city

• weekly speeches by the top consuls

• a system of rules to organize government

Which part of Roman government was a form of direct democracy?

• the consuls

• the assemblies

• the senate

• the tribunes