Unit 4 Chapter 2 The Roman Empire

Use the map to answer the question. 

What geographical feature protected the northeastern borders of the Roman Empire in Europe?

• • the Nile River

• • the Pyrenees

• • the Black Sea

• • the Rhine River

Use the map to answer the question. 

Which geographical feature did Romans call mare nostrum?

• • the Black Sea

• • the Adriatic Sea

• • the Aegean Sea

• • the Mediterranean Sea

Why is Augustus Caesar considered one of Rome’s greatest leaders?

Responses

• • He made Christianity a legal religion.

• • He expanded the empire by conquering Gaul.

• • He improved safety measures and built new buildings and aqueducts in Rome.

• • He divided the empire into eastern and western parts.

What was the Pax Romana?

Responses

• • a Roman name for aqueducts

• • the highest rank in the Roman army

• • a long period of peace in the empire

• • words placed on buildings in the empire

Use the image to answer the question.

What was the purpose of structures like this one?

• • to serve as places of worship

• • to guard against outside attacks

• • to bring fresh water to Roman cities

• • to show where Roman cities’ borders ended

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Use the image to answer the question.

What purpose did the arches in this structure serve?

• • They provided support to the structure.

• • They were entirely used for decoration.

• • They allowed defenders to shoot at enemies.

• • They gave a window to the world of the gods.

Use the image to answer the question.

What is this emperor famous for?

• • being the last emperor

• • dividing the empire

• • persecuting Christians

• • converting to Christianity

What was Byzantium renamed?

• • Constantinople

• • Nicaea

• • Rome

• • Judea

What did Emperor Justinian do?

• • He wrote a code of laws.

• • He renamed the capital.

• • He expanded the army.

• • He split the empire.

Use the image to answer the following question.

What is this emperor famous for? Select the two correct answers.

• • writing the Aeneid

• • setting up a treasury

• • giving power to Antonius

• • surrendering to his enemies

• • expanding Rome’s borders