From Republic to Empire

How did Rome's expansion affect the plebeians?

• The plebeians got more land

• The plebeians got more slaves

• More plebeians had to serve in the army

• The plebeians had to establish colonies

Who was the Roman senator that encouraged the destruction of Carthage?

• Julius Caesar

• Cato

• Scipio Africanus

• Marcus Aurelius

What was the significant achievement of Hannibal during the Second Punic War?

• Invading Rome directly

• Marching his army across the Alps into Italy

• Building a powerful navy

• Winning the final battle at Carthage

What is true about the Roman expansion?

• The Roman Empire started around the city of Rome and expanded outwardly
• The Roman Empire started in the West and expanded to the East
• The Roman Empire began to decline because it had little influence over the areas where it expanded
• The Roman Empire started on the  outskirts of Europe,and expanded inwardly towards the city of Rome

Analyze the reasons behind the fall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.

• Economic inequality and military upheaval

• Natural disasters and plagues

• Foreign invasions and loss of territory

• Technological advancements and cultural shifts

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How did the murderers of Julius Caesar view their actions?

• Saving the power of the Senate

• Expanding Roman territory

• Defeating the Carthaginians

• Establishing a monarchy

How did the Romans secure their control over conquered territories?

• By building walls

• By forming alliances

• By imposing heavy taxes

• By sending Roman settlers

What was the purpose of the Praetorian Guard?

• To defend the borders of the Roman Empire

• To protect Augustus and his family

• To oversee the construction of roads

• To manage the Roman economy

What was the Pax Romana?

• A period of Roman economic decline

• A period of war with foreign lands

• A period of peace in the Mediterranean world

• A period of religious upheaval

Describe the impact of the Punic Wars on the expansion of the Roman Empire.

• Rome lost significant territory.

• Rome gained control over the western Mediterranean.

• Rome formed an alliance with Carthage.

• Rome became a democracy.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept