The Roman Empire Lesson 1 notes review

Who became the first and one of the greatest Roman emperors?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Nero

• Caligula

What right did male citizens have in the Roman Empire?

• To own land

• To vote

• To serve in the army

• To become senators

What did Augustus do to make the empire more stable?

• Expanded the army

• Lowered taxes

• Raised soldiers' pay

• Built new cities

What does the term "deified" mean?

• Declared to be a god

• Exiled from the empire

• Crowned as king

• Appointed as a senator

Who was one of the other emperors mentioned in the document?

• Nero

• Tiberius

• Hadrian

• Marcus Aurelius

What was the Pax Romana?

• A period of Roman peace

• A Roman military campaign

• A Roman festival

• A Roman architectural style

How long did the Pax Romana last?

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 150 years

• 200 years

What was a significant achievement of Rome during the Pax Romana?

• Development of Roman cuisine

• Expansion of Roman literature

• Farthest expansion of the empire

• Invention of Roman numerals

Why was the Pax Romana important?

• It increased trade

• It provided peace

• It introduced new religions

• It ended slavery

What was one of Rome's practical achievements?

• Mastery of art

• Use of technology to improve daily life

• Creation of new languages

• Development of new sports