Ch. 11 1.1 - 1.6 Quiz

What name did the Senate give to Octavian, the first emperor of Rome?

• A. Julius

• B. Gaius

• C. Augustus

• D. Pax Romana

What is a tetrarchy?

• four countries linked together under one ruler

• a vault formed by four arches

• rule by four emperors

• four key roads used to move troops quickly across the empire.

The supreme ruler of an empire is called?

• a king

• an emperor

• a president

• a pharaoh

What is the name for the 200 years of peace and prosperity that began under Augustus?

• the Appian Way

• the rule of Augustus

• the Roman Way

• the Pax Romana

Which of the following statements about Pompeii is true?

• Pompeii was destroyed by a huge earthquake.

• It was destroyed over a period of years.

• It provides a revealing glimpse into everyday Roman life.

The _______ guards were stationed in Rome, to uphold the emperor’s authority and to protect the empire’s coast and trade.

• Latin

• Praetorian

• Royal

• Grenadier

What stimulated the economy by making it easy to transport goods throughout the empire?

• roads

• carts

• highways

• rivers

What was Rome's largest industry?

• ship building

• fishing

• agriculture

• construction

What did Rome use to improve trade, collect taxes, and pay soldiers?

• Pax Romana

• a credit system

• standardized pay for the army

• a standard currency

Who built the Roman Roads?

• barbarian slaves

• Roman soldiers

• Julius Caesar

• Constantine