Video Comprehension Questions on the Roman Empire

What does SPQR stand for?

• Senate of the People and Quality of Rome

• Senatus PopulusQue Romanus

• Society of People and Quality of Rome

• Senate’s Power and Quality of Rule

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does SPQR translate to

• The Senate and People of Rome

• Senate people Question Rome

• Senate for the people by the people

• Rome is Superior

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Who was the paradigm for the selfless Roman ruler?

• Julius Caesar

• Pompey

• Cincinnatus

• Augustus

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What year did Caesar become consul?

• 50 BCE

• 59 BCE

• 45 BCE

• 44 BCE

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What significant action did Caesar take that led to conflict with Pompey?

• He returned to Rome without an army.

• He conquered Gaul.

• He crossed the Rubicon River.

• He became dictator.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was one of Julius Caesar's reforms?

• He reduced the army size.

• He provided land pensions for soldiers.

• He abolished the Senate.

• He increased taxes for the Patricians.

Which phrase is commonly misattributed to Caesar upon realizing Brutus was a conspirator?

• "Et Tu, Brute?"

• "The die is cast."

• "I came, I saw, I conquered."

• "All roads lead to Rome."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What was the outcome of the second triumvirate formed after Caesar's death?

• It led to a successful government.

• It resulted in a civil war.

• It restored the Republic.

• It established peace in Rome.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5