Lesson #6: How the Roman Government Worked

Which empire was more than four times larger than the Roman Empire but did not last as long?

• The British Empire

• The Mongol Empire

• The Persian Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

What were the two main classes of Roman citizens?

• Nobles and Serfs

• Lords and Vassals

• Patricians and Plebeians

• Knights and Peasants

Who were the highest political officials in the Roman Republic?

• Censors

• Consuls

• Senators

• Praetors

What was the role of a Roman dictator during the Republic?

• To manage the treasury

• To rule for life

• To lead during a military emergency

• To oversee public morality

What title did Augustus prefer instead of 'king'?

• Tribune

• Proconsul

• Princeps Civitatis

• Imperator

What were the two categories of provinces under Emperor Augustus?

• Eastern and Western

• Senatorial and Imperial

• Military and Civil

• Urban and Rural

Who ruled the Senatorial provinces?

• Legates

• Censors

• Proconsuls

• Praetors

What was the term for cities with full Roman citizenship rights?

• Tributa

• Coloniae

• Legati

• Municipia

What period of internal peace and stability did the Roman Empire experience?

• Pax Romana

• Pax Imperium

• Pax Britannica

• Pax Augusta

What was one of the main reasons for the collapse of the Roman system?

• Economic instability

• Lack of resources

• Rival groups fighting over the title of Emperor

• Natural disasters