Exploring the Roman Empire and Julius Caesar

What does SPQR stand for?

• Senate and People of Rome

• Supreme Power of Roman Empire

• Senātus Populusque Rōmānus

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Who were the senators in the Roman Republic chosen from?

• Military generals

• Common citizens

• Patricians

• Plebeians

What was the main job of the Senate in the Roman Republic?

• To entertain the public

• To set policy for the Consuls

• To lead the military

• To elect the emperor

Who influenced George Washington with the idea of a two-term presidency?

• Pompey

• Cincinnatus

• Julius Caesar

• Crassus

What was Julius Caesar's birth notable for?

• He was born in a palace

• It was considered a miracle

• He was born via Caesarian section

• He was born a twin

What did Caesar do when he crossed the Rubicon River?

• He invaded Britain

• He invaded his own hometown

• He retired from politics

• He declared war on Gaul

What led to Caesar's assassination?

• His military failures

• His refusal to leave power

• The Senate's fear of his power

• His poor economic policies

What was the outcome of Caesar's assassination?

• The Republic was restored

• It led to a civil war

• It ended all wars in Rome

• Caesar was deified

Who was not part of the Second Triumvirate?

• Mark Antony

• Brutus

• Lepidus

• Octavian

What was a key characteristic of the Roman Empire before it officially became an empire?

• Economic stability

• Democratic elections

• A single ruler

• Military expansion