Ancient Rome L4

Who was the emperor under whom the Romans conquered most of the island of Britain?

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar

• Hadrian

• Nero

What does the term "provinces" refer to in the context of the Roman Empire?

• Cities within Italy

• Areas outside of Italy that the Romans controlled

• Military camps

• Trade routes

What were "villas" in ancient Rome?

• Public baths

• Country homes belonging to rich Romans

• Military barracks

• Temples

What was one of the main reasons the Roman Empire expanded?

• To build more temples

• To control hostile neighbors and prevent attacks

• To find new trade routes

• To spread Roman religion

What did the Romans call the Mediterranean Sea?

• Mare Nostrum

• Mare Romanum

• Mare Italia

• Mare Augustus

What was the significance of the Pax Romana?

• It was a time of great military conquests

• It was a period of peace and prosperity in the cities and the country

• It marked the end of the Roman Empire

• It was a time of religious upheaval

Which area did the Romans take over by the early 100s?

• Asia Minor

• Gaul and much of central Europe

• The entire African continent

• The Americas

What was one of the resources that many territories had which attracted Roman expansion?

• Oil

• Gold

• Spices

• Silk

What was the Roman Empire's relationship with the Celts?

• The Celts conquered Rome

• The Romans conquered the Celts

• The Celts and Romans formed an alliance

• The Celts were never in conflict with Rome

What did traders find in the provinces?

• Jewelry and glass

• Metals, cloth, and food

• Silk and spices

• Gold and silver