Lesson 1 Quiz - The Roman Empire Begins

What was the Pax Romana?

• A time when many emperors failed
• A time when the Army ruled Rome
• A period when Rome's Economy shrank
• A period of peace and development for Rome

How did Romans use Aqueducts ?

• to bring water to their cities
• to drain water and create new land
• to make concrete for building
• to move troops to areas of war

What helped trade grow in the Roman empire?

• lack of access to sea routes and few good roads
• the empire’s control of sea routes and a network of good roads
• the empire’s control of sea routes and few good roads
• lack of access to sea routes but a network of good roads

How did power pass from one emperor to the next?

• It always passed from father to eldest son.
• It passed from father to the most talented child.
• There was no formal system for passing power from one emperor to the next.
• It passed to the person who won an election for emperor.

How did Rome’s network of roads help the economy?

• They provided access to fields.
• They were traveled by foreign workers.
• They created well-paying jobs.
• They served as trade routes.

In 30 BCE Octavian became Rome's first great emperor , his name was changed to ...

• Julius
• Augustus
• Tacusa
• Oliver

The Roman Empire became part of how many continents?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

The direct translation of Pax Romana is ?

• Roman Pizza
• Roman Pickachu
• Roman Peace
• Roman Punishment

Fill in the Blank: All _______ lead to Rome."

• Cars
• Concrete
• Rivers
• Roads

This grey powder was mixed with rocks and water to make the foundations for Roman buildings. What was it called?

• Concrete
• Plaster
• Rubber
• Tile