Roman Empire Rise and Fall

Which factor is listed under the reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire related to leadership problems?

• The rise of Julius Caesar

• Military failures and foreign invasions

• Disease and plague

• Corrupt emperors and leaders

Who were the main combatants in the Punic Wars?

• Rome and Greece

• Carthage and Egypt

• Rome and Carthage

• Carthage and Persia

What was the primary cause of the Punic Wars?

• Religious differences

• Conflict over land

• Trade disputes

• Political alliances

Which region was the focus of the First Punic War?

• Gaul

• Sicily

• Macedonia

• Crete

Where did the Second Punic War primarily take place?

• Italy

• Spain

• North Africa

• Greece

What was the outcome of the Third Punic War?

• Victory for Carthage

• A peace treaty

• Victory for Rome

• Stalemate

Which side won all three Punic Wars?

• Carthage

• Rome

• Greece

• Egypt

What form of government did Rome adopt to rule its growing empire?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democratic republic

• Theocracy

What was a significant architectural achievement of the Roman Empire?

• The Great Wall

• Roman aqueducts

• Egyptian pyramids

• Greek temples

How did the Roman Empire expand its territory?

• Through peaceful negotiations

• By cultural assimilation

• Through military conquests

• By forming alliances