Rome Lesson 3, Rome Builds an Empire

Who became the first emperor of Rome?

• Hadrian

• Antoninus Pius

• Caligula

• Caesar Augustus

What did Caesar Augustus not do to ensure the Roman Empire was protected?

• Created a professional army of 150K soldiers

• Created the empire's borders along natural physical features

• Hired mercenary soldiers from Greece

• Created a Praetorian Guard of 9K soldiers to protect the emperor

All of the following were government, legal system, or tax reforms made by Caesar Augustus except:

• Named proconsuls for each province

• Made people work in the same jobs/trades as their fathers

• Made tax collectors permanent government officials and paid them a wage

• Created a code of laws for all noncitizens

Caesar Augustus wanted to ensure the empire was protected and took two of the following measures:

• Hired mercenaries to fight foreign invaders

• Used slaves to build a wall around the empire

• Created a permanent profession army of over 150K soldiers

• Established the empire's borders along natural boundaries

Who were the two cruel emperors of the Julio-Claudian dynasty?

• Caligula and Nero

• Nero and Tiberius

• Vespasian and Titus

• Hadrian and Marcus Aurilius

What was one thing Caesar Augustus did to prevent revolts from the poor?

• Had gladiator fights and chariot races

• Imported grain from Africa and distributed it to the poor

• Provided training to people to get better jobs

• Started the agriculture revolution

Approximately how long did Augustus rule?

• 75 years

• 15 years

• 40 years

• 25 years

This general became Rome's emperor, treated anyone harshly who opposed Rome, started building the colosseum, and was in charge of Rome when Jerusalem temple was burned the second time.

• Caesar Augustus

• Tiberius

• Antoninus Pius

• Vespasian

Who was emperor of Rome when Jesus was crucified/put to death?

• Caesar Augustus

• Claudius

• Tiberius

• Nerva

All of the following were improvements made by the Roman Empire that improved the economy except:

• Common coins and standard weights and measures

• Farmers grew watermelons, apples, and fig trees

• Roads, harbors, and aqueducts

• Artisans used glass, broze and brass to create things