Lesson #1: Overview of the Roman Empire

What was the Roman Empire known for?

• Its small geographical size

• Its powerful and conquering legions

• Its technological advancements

• Its peaceful nature

Who is considered the founder of Rome according to legend?

• Julius Caesar

• Romulus

• Remus

• Augustus

What civilization was dominant over Rome during its kingdom period?

• Greek

• Etruscan

• Persian

• Carthaginian

In what year is Rome said to have been founded?

• 27 BCE

• 476 CE

• 753 BCE

• 509 BCE

What marked the transition of Rome from a republic to an empire?

• The construction of the Colosseum

• The reign of Julius Caesar

• The Punic Wars

• The founding of Constantinople

Who was declared emperor in 27 BCE, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire?

• Nero

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar

• Constantine

Who were the main opponents of Rome in the Punic Wars?

• The Carthaginians

• The Persians

• The Greeks

• The Etruscans

What was the Eastern Roman Empire also known as?

• The Holy Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Persian Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

Until what year did the Byzantine Empire last?

• 476 CE

• 1453 CE

• 509 BCE

• 27 BCE

What significant event happened in 476 CE?

• The birth of Julius Caesar

• The founding of Rome

• The start of the Byzantine Empire

• The end of the Western Roman Empire