Roman Empire Test Review

What was Octavian (aka Augustus) known for?

• Leader of the Roman Senate
• First Roman emperor, created professional army, peace. and prosperity

• Famous for his military conquests in Gaul
• Known for his role in the Punic Wars

Who was the first cruel and unfair emperor?

• Caligula
• Qin Shi Huang
• Nero
• Julius Caesar

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

Which emperor set fire to Rome but blamed the Christians?

• Tiberius
• Augustus
• Nero
• Caligula

Who was the peaceful emperor that built a wall in Northern England?

• Emperor Nero
• Emperor Hadrian
• Emperor Augustus
• Emperor Trajan

Which emperor was well educated and known as the father of Commodus?

• Nerva
• Trajan
• Marcus Aurelius
• Hadrian

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Who reunited the Empire and was the first Christian Emperor?

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What are aspects of Roman law that influence government in the US and other countries?

• The concept of a republic and separation of powers

• The use of a monarchy and divine right

• The implementation of a caste system

• The practice of feudalism

The use of concrete in Roman architecture was primarily for:

• Building aqueducts and bridges

• Constructing wooden structures

• Creating glass windows

• Decorating with gold

What was the purpose of aqueducts in Roman architecture?

• To transport water to urban areas

• To serve as defensive structures

• To act as roadways for chariots

• To provide shelter for travelers

Where was the location of gladiator battles and staged naval battles in Rome?

• Roman Forum
• Pantheon
• Circus Maximus
• Colosseum