Roman Republic to Empire

A person elected to rule the Roman Republic for a short period in time of emergency

• emperor
• king
• counsul
• dictator

During the 2nd Punic War, Carthage was led by a general named ____.

• Lucius
• Hannibal
• Hamilcar

• Draco

Rome's army was divided into ___, which were groups of 6,000 men.

• centuries
• cavalries
• legions
• conquests

The wealthy, upper class citizens of Rome

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Praetors

• Paterfamilias

What was the purpose of Roman political leaders providing free food & entertainment to poor people?

• To distract them from Rome's growing problems

• To show off their power & influence

• To gain their political support (votes)

• All of these answers are correct

Which social change resulted from the adoption of the Edict of Milan?

• Common culture developed between German invaders and Roman citizens.

• Political rights were granted to the plebian social class in Rome.

• Rome became the center of the Christian Church.

• Roman social classes were divided resulting in a civil war.

Which mountains protect the northern border of Italy?

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• The Alps

Italy is located in the middle of which important sea?

• Caspian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

In 509 B.C., the Romans rebelled and overthrew the Etruscans king and established a new form of government in which the citizens elect their leaders, called:

• dictator

• oligarchy

• republic

Rome was ruled by ______________ kings for over one hundred years

• Athenian

• Trojan

• Etruscan

• Persian