Unit 4 Chapter 2 Bayou Bridges

Which geographical feature did Romans call mare nostrum?

• the Black Sea

• the Adriatic Sea

• the Aegean Sea

• the Mediterranean Sea

What was the Pax Romana?

• a long period of peace in the empire

• words placed on buildings in the empire

• the highest rank in the Roman army

• a Roman name for aqueducts

What was Byzantium renamed?

• Nicaea

• Rome

• Judea

• Constantinople

TRUE OR FALSE:

The Rhine River protected the northeastern borders of the Roman Empire in Europe.

• True

• False

Who improved safety measures and built new buildings and aqueducts in Rome?

• Augustus

• Octavian

• Julius

What was the purpose of structures like this one?

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• to show where Roman cities' borders ended

• to guard against outside attacks

• to serve as places of worship

• to bring fresh water to Roman cities

What purpose did the arches in this structure serve?

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• They were entirely used for decoration.

• They provided support to the structure.

• They allowed defenders to shoot at enemies.

• They gave a window to the world of the gods. 

What is this emperor famous for?

• being the last emperor

• converting to Christianity

• persecuting Christians

• dividing the empire

Which emperor wrote the code of laws?

• Justinian

• Augustus

• Virgil

• Constantine

What is Augustus Caesar famous for? Select TWO correct answers.

• writing the Aeneid

• setting up the treasury

• giving power to Antonius

• surrendering to his enemies

• expanding Rome's borders