Early Roman Empire

Which sea battle led to the end of the fighting between Octavian and Antony/Cleopatra?

• Battle of Actium

• Battle of Jericho

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of the Medway

Two reasons Octavian and Marc Antony were considered “rivals” (choose two answers from the choices)

• They both loved Cleopatra

• They both claimed they were the rightful rulers of Rome

• They did not trust each other

• Octavian was a Messi fan and Antony was a Ronaldo fan

Which historical period is characterized by widespread peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire?

• The Dark Ages

• The Renaissance

• The Pax Romana

• The Age of Exploration

Three of the factors that helped create economic prosperity during the Pax Romana are: (choose three)

• a large network of roads was constructed, allowing the transport of goods

• distant provinces were auctioned off, creating extra income for the plebians

• safe and efficient trade routes were established, allowing exchange of goods & ideas

• aqueducts were built, allowing agriculture to thrive

This emperor was the son of Marcus Aurelius:

• Commodus

• Hadrian

• Nero

• Caligula

• Trajan

Identify the Roman emperor who was blamed for the massive fire in Rome in 64 A.D.

• Augustus

• Nero

• Tiberius

• Marcus Aurelius

• Vespasian

This emperor placed the blame for Rome's fire of 64 A.D. on the Christians:

• Nero

• Hadrian

• Caligula

• Commodus

• Trajan

True or False: Hadrian is considered to be one of the "Five Good Emperors of Rome."

• True

• False

bridge-like stone structures that carry water from the hills into Roman cities:

• Aqueducts

• Province

• Pax Romana

• Augustus

• Gladiator

200-year period of peace in Rome; "Roman Peace"

• Pax Romana

• Aqueducts

• Province

• Augustus

• Gladiator