The Roman Empire

How did Rome’s geographic location help protect it from invaders?

• It was surrounded entirely by dense forests that made it hard to attack.

• It was built on seven hills and surrounded by sea, providing a natural defense against attacks.

• It was located in a desert, far away from enemy forces.

How did Augustus become the first emperor of Rome?

• He was elected by the Roman people as a lifelong ruler.

• He defeated his rivals in a series of civil wars and was given supreme power by the Senate.

• He inherited the title directly from Julius Caesar.

What changes did Augustus bring to Rome during his rule as emperor?

• He rebuilt much of Rome, created a police force, and introduced new laws to improve public order.

• He relocated the capital of the empire to Alexandria and abandoned Rome.

• He made Mark Antony his 2nd in command.

What was one way Augustus helped start the Pax Romana, a long period of peace in the Roman Empire?

• He built massive walls around every city in the empire.

• He created a strong government, improved the military, and made laws to keep order.

• He allowed people to rule themselves without laws as long as they paid their taxes.

What was one major impact of the Five Good Emperors on the Roman Empire?

• They ruled with cruelty and fear, leading to the empire's decline.

• They brought peace, improved trade, and expanded Rome.

• They got rid of Roman laws and replaced them with new ones from Greece.

How did improved roads impact the Roman Empire?

• They made it harder for people to travel across the empire.

• They helped the military move quickly and improved trade and communication.

• They were mainly for decoration and didn’t have a practical use.

Why did Emperor Diocletian divide the Roman Empire into two parts?

• To create a fairer government by giving more power to the people.

• To make it easier to manage the empire’s vast territory and improve its defense.

• To reduce the number of Roman gods worshipped.

How did Emperor Constantine react to the split of the Roman Empire?

• He decided to leave the eastern half of the empire as it was and focused only on the western half.

• Fed up with Diocletian, he left any land formerly a part of the Roman Empire forever.

• He tried to reunite the empire and made Constantinople the new capital.

What is one way Latin continues to impact the world today?

• Many modern languages, like Spanish, French, and Italian, are based on Latin.

• It is the most commonly spoken language in schools around the world.

• Latin is used as the only language for international trade and business.

How did early Roman gods influence the daily lives of ancient Romans?

• Romans believed the gods controlled aspects of their life, such as agriculture, marriage, and war.

• Roman gods were seen as fictional characters and did not affect Roman society.

• Roman gods were the exact same as Greek gods.