Roman Empire 4.1 Review

Which one is the lie?

• There was an emperor named Julius Ceader.

• There was an emperor named Nero.

• Rome was located near the Mediterranean.

Which one is the lie?

• Roman farmers had small plots of land.

• The Romans used trade for money.

• As Rome grew, its enemies decrease and fewer soldiers were needed.

Which one is the lie?

• Consuls had a one year term.

• The number of consuls selected would range from 2-4.

• Consuls could be replaced in times of emergency with a dictator.

Which one is the lie?

• Rome began on central Italy's Tiber river.

• The regal period of Rome is from 510-953 BCE.

• Rome's first king was named Romulus.

Which one is the lie?

• The Roman Republic began around 509 BCE when Romans said no to having an Etruscan king and started a new government where the people could vote.

• In the Roman Republic, only men who owned land could vote, leaving out a lot of people who didn't own any land.

• In the Roman Republic, everyone, regardless of their wealth or status, had an equal say in government decisions.

Which one is the lie?

• The Roman army would train with swords, javelins, slings, and spears. Many wealthy soldiers purchased their own equipment and served without pay.

• Legions were easily divisible crews that consisted of around 6000 soldiers. The legions provided an advantage over enemies.

• The Roman army was run by Plebeians, but after Rome was torched by Gauls the patricians were required to join the army.

Which one is the lie?

• The early Romans learned how to grow bananas and apples.

• A Roman legion was made up of around 6000 soldiers.

• A dictator had absolute power but could only hold office for six months.

Which one is the lie?

• Dictators had total authority, but only for six months.

• Legions were a division of the army that was split into smaller units called cohorts.

• Patricians were common people like farmers, artisans, and traders who could not hold public office.

• Plebeians controlled the Senate, which is 300 Plebeians who serve for life.

Which one is the lie?

• Legions had around 6000 soldiers.

• Cohorts had around 500 soldiers.

• Centuries have around 150 soldiers.

Which one is the lie?

• "Veto" means "I forbid" and it meant that consuls has the power to block each other.

• Patricians controlled the government through the Senate.

• The Senate was 400 patricians who served for life. They managed internal and foreign policy, and selected the consuls of Rome.