Less 8.4 The Roman Empire

Women took on a traditional role in the house hold, and they were equal to me.

• True

• False

True/False

Julius Caesar conquered Gaul because it was a disorderly land that treated its people harshly.

• True

• False

Which name means the "majestic one"?

• Julius

• Caesar

• Augustus

• Antony

True/False

Julius Caesar did not want to cross the Rubicon River because he felt it would start a civil war.

• True

• False

True/False

The poorer people supported Julius Caesar.

• True

• False

What was the job of the proconsul?

• Governor of a province in ancient Rome.
• Military commander in ancient Rome.
• Chief financial officer of a province.
• Religious leader in ancient Rome.

Pax Romana lasted nearly________________years.

• 100 years
• 200 years

• 300 years
• 150 years

What did the Romans build to bring water from the countryside into cities?

• Canals
• Wells
• Ditches
• Aqueducts

True/False

The Gregorian calendar was used throughout Europe until 1582.

• True

• False

What was the job of the Praetorian Guard?

• To serve as the Roman army's frontline soldiers.
• To manage trade routes across the empire.
• The job of the Praetorian Guard was to protect the Roman emperor.
• To oversee the construction of public buildings.