Roman Empire

Before Julius Caesar was killed, many senators were afraid that he was planning to turn the Roman Republic into an empire.  What caused them to believe this was possible?

• Caesar had attempted to dissolve the Senate
• Caesar did not participate in Rome's government
• Caesar conquered large areas of land for Rome
• Caesar had been declared a dictator for life.

What was a benefit of the time period known as Pax Romana?

• the Roman Empire discovered many scientific advances
• the Roman Empire did not suffer any major wars
• the Roman Empire doubled the size of its territory
• the Roman Empire became a more democratic government

Which achievement allowed Rome to maintain contact with its large empire?

• the Colosseum
• the aqueduct system
• the road system
• the Julian calendar

Roman architecture was able to make great structures such as the Colosseum and the Pantheon through its use of

• concrete
• steel
• wood
• adobe

Rome’s 200 years of peace was called the...

• Age of Augustus.
• Resurrection.
• Pax Romana.
• Crucifixion.

What Roman architectural contribution allowed the construction of higher, more stable structures such as the aqueducts and the Colosseum?

• columns
• arches
• lintels
• marble

How did the Romans carry water from mountains into cities?

• by combining a set of layers
• by combining a set of arches
• by building aqueducts
• by building a bridge

Roman roads were built primarily in order to allow...

• senators to get to the Senate.
• Rome’s armies to travel through the empire.
• merchants to travel safely.
• slaves to travel into the countryside.

How did Constantine affect Christianity?

• He made Christianity legal in 313 AD
• He placed even more bans on the religion.
• He persecuted Christians in the Colosseum.
• He moved the capital of Rome to the Eastern Empire.

Which apostle was most responsible for spreading the Christian faith immediately after the death of Jesus by writing letters?

• Peter
• James
• Paul 
• John