Unit 8 Review

The city of Rome is located near what geographical feature?

• The Nile River

• The Tiber River

• The Amazon River

• The Mississippi River

What was the purpose of checks and balances in the Roman Republic's government?

• To increase the power of the emperor

• To ensure no single branch became too powerful

• To expand the Roman territory

• To reduce taxes

Why were these Twelve Tables placed in the Roman marketplace?

• To display Roman art

• To inform citizens of the laws

• To sell goods

• To honor the gods

Why was the Roman Republic considered a representative democracy?

• Citizens voted directly on laws

• Leaders were chosen by the gods

• Citizens elected representatives to make decisions

• Only the wealthy could vote

In Ancient Rome, which class included wealthy landowners who held property, money, and high positions in the government?

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Slaves

• Merchants

In Ancient Rome, which class included commoners such as farmers, merchants, laborers, artisans, and soldiers who made up about 90% of the population?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Nobles

• Senators

Why was Julius Caesar popular amongst the plebeians?

• He increased taxes

• He ignored their needs

• He implemented reforms that favored them

• He restricted their rights

"The Pax Romana began in 27 BCE and lasted over 200 years." Why was this period called the Pax Romana?

• It was a time of constant war

• It was a time of peace and stability

• It was a time of economic decline

• It was a time of political chaos

Describe the reign of Augustus Caesar.

• Chaotic and unstable

• Peaceful and prosperous

• Short and uneventful

• Filled with constant wars

This Roman invention used gravity to bring in fresh water to the cities, what is this innovation called?

• Aqueduct

• Colosseum

• Forum

• Pantheon