Roman Empire Begins

Octavian was also know as

• Augustus

• Nero

• Julius

• Marc Antony

What is a scholar?

• A specialist in a branch of study

• A college grant

• Free money

• Super important person

What was the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii in 79 AD?

• Mt. St Helens

• Mt. Vesuvias

• Mt. Ranier

• Mt. Everest

What is a dynasty?

• Line of hereditary (family) rulers of a country

• A lady named Dayna

• A type of Roman food

• A Republic

How far did Augustus' empire reach when he was ruler of Rome?

• China

• United States

• Spain, Germany, Syria and Egypt

• Just to Egypt

What was the main entertainment venue in ancient Rome where gladiators fought?

• The Pantheon

• The Roman Forum

• The Colosseum

• Circus Maximus

Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Nero

• Caligula

What does 'Pax Romana' refer to?

• The Roman law

• The Roman army

• A peaceful period in Rome's history

• The Roman Senate

Julius Cesar started the postal (mail) system

• True

• False

• Maybe!

By the time of his death, Augustus laid the foundation for a stable government.

• False

• True