THE EMPIRE

Who became the first Roman Emperor in 27 BC?

• Julius Caesar

• Octavianus Augustus

• Marcus Aurelius

• Nero

Which powers did Augusto the Emperor have?

• Only military

• Legislative, executive, military, and religious

• Shared with the Senate

• Only judicial

The Senate under Augustus could:

• Veto the Emperor’s laws

• Confirm the Emperor’s decisions

• Appoint new emperors

• Control tax collection

What was the primary role of the Roman army during the Pax Romana?

• Conquering new lands

• Maintaining internal peace

• Building aqueducts

• Collecting taxes

The Pax Romana lasted primarily during which centuries?

• 3rd–4th centuries AD

• 1st–2nd centuries AD

• 5th–6th centuries AD

• 7th–8th centuries AD

Romanisation involved the spread of:

• Latin language and Roman law

• Germanic traditions

• Persian art

• Egyptian religion

Which was NOT a achievement of the Pax Romana?

• Road construction

• Economic collapse

• Urban growth

• Cultural unity

The Senate’s power during the Empire was:

• Equal to the Emperor’s

• Mostly ceremonial

• Focused on foreign policy

• Abolished

Augustus’ control over taxes allowed him to:

• Fund public works and the army

• Eliminate trade

• Share wealth equally

• Ignore the provinces

The term "Pax Romana" refers to:

• A civil war

• A period of peace and stability

• Religious reforms

• A tax system