Ancient Rome and Christianity slides questions

Which of the following was a key feature of the Augustan Empire?

• Democratic elections

• He stabilized the country

• Decline of trade

• Isolation from other cultures

During the Augustan Empire, the Pax Romana was a period of ______.

• War

• Peace

• Economic crisis

• Political turmoil

Augustus was originally known as ______.

• A) Octavian

• B) Tiberius

• C) Nero

• D) Caligula

What was the main focus of Octavian Caesar after he took power?

• Expansion

• Reform

• War

• Trade

Octavian Caesar made the military smaller and took power away from the ____.

• Senate

• People

• Generals

• Tribes

Who ordered the first ever census?

• Julius Caesar

• Nero

• Octavian Caesar

• Marcus Aurelius

Octavian Caesar did not have a strong secession plan, leading to ____.

• Peace

• Prosperity

• Many poor rulers

• Strong leadership

What unusual action did Caligula attempt?

• Climb a mountain

• Fight the ocean

• Tame a lion

• Build a spaceship

Fill in the blank: Emperors in Rome during the 100-200s ______ like flies.

• rose

• dropped

• flew

• stayed

What was a common occurrence in Rome during its decline?

• Peace treaties

• Civil wars

• Economic booms

• Scientific advancements