Roman Empire Quiz

What was the northern extent of the Roman Empire?

• North to Britain (Hadrian’s Wall)

• North to Scandinavia

• North to Germany

• North to France

How was Augustus different from Julius Caesar?

• Augustus respected the Senate

• Augustus was more powerful

• Augustus ignored the Senate

• Augustus expanded the empire more

How did Rome govern the territories they conquered?

• Provinces were ruled by a Roman governor

• Provinces were left completely independent

• Provinces were ruled by local kings

• Provinces were directly controlled by the Emperor

Which Roman god was equivalent to the Greek goddess Aphrodite?

• Venus

• Mars

• Diana

• Juno

Which Greek god is equivalent to the Roman god Jupiter?

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Zeus

• Hermes

What was the main focus of Greek learning compared to Roman learning?

• How to build structures

• Why phenomena occurred

• How to conquer lands

• Why to trade goods

What was a major Roman achievement in architecture that allowed massive buildings to be created?

• Wooden beams

• Volcanic sand concrete

• Marble columns

• Iron reinforcements

What was the purpose of Roman aqueducts?

• To transport goods

• To carry water

• To move troops

• To build roads

Which Roman structure phrase indicates the importance of roads?

• "All roads lead to Rome"

• "Rome wasn't built in a day"

• "When in Rome, do as the Romans do"

• "Rome is the eternal city"

Which of the following is a similarity between the Code of Justinian and the Bill of Rights?

• Both provided freedom of religion.

• Both were applied equally to all people.

• Both provided rights to citizens.

• Both were created in the same era.