Rome: Republic to Empire Practice Quiz

How were the Roman Republic and the United States government similar?

• Both held elections once every four years.

• Both had a single, powerful chief executive.

• Both had three branches of government.

• Both allowed only male citizens to vote.

In a republic, how are laws made?

• All citizens vote directly on every law.

• The people elect representatives to make laws for them.

• A leader has the final say on all laws.

• The army enforces laws without citizen input.

What was the purpose of checks and balances in the Roman Republic?

• To keep one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

• To allow plebeians to control the government.

• To separate military and government power.

• To prevent trade with foreign nations.

What role did roads play in the expansion of the Roman Empire?

• They helped spread goods, armies, and ideas throughout the empire.

• They were mainly used by the wealthy to travel to the countryside.

• They were only used within the city of Rome.

• They were poorly built and made expansion difficult.

Which of the following describes the Pax Romana?

• A period of frequent wars and political instability.

• A time when Rome limited trade with foreign lands.

• A time of peace and prosperity when ideas and knowledge spread.

• A time when women lost their rights in Roman society.

What new religion emerged during the Pax Romana?

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

• Julius Caesar

• Hannibal

• Augustus

• Marc Antony

What happened to early Christians in the Roman Empire?

• They were rewarded for spreading new ideas.

• They were admired for their religious beliefs.

• They were persecuted for refusing to worship the emperor.

• They were removed from Rome and sent to other lands.

What does "persecuted" mean in the context of early Christianity?

• To be punished or treated unfairly

• To be honored by society

• To be removed from the government

• To be promoted to a leadership role

How do empires compare to kingdoms?

• Empires cover a smaller area than kingdoms.

• Empires require more resources than kingdoms.

• Empires have fewer trade routes than kingdoms.

• Empires have fewer people than kingdoms.