Q1 Final Benchmark Review

What did the Roman empire rely on for defense?

• Sea walls

• Tree houses

• Mountain forts

• Soliders

Which of the following are important mountain ranges in Europe?

• Andes, Himalayas, and Rockies

• Pyrenees, Alps, and Carpathian

• Ural, Andes, and Atlas

• Alps, Himalayas, and Appalachian

Besides protecting the empire, what was another benefit of joining the Roman army?

• Avoiding taxes

• Becoming a senator

• Improving social status and earning land

• Traveling freely through Rome

During the Roman Republic, who could vote and take part in government?

• All citizens, including women and slaves

• Male landowners who were citizens

• Foreign soldiers

• Senators only

What type of Roman government influenced the United States government?

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Empire

Which idea from the Roman Republic influenced the U.S. government?

• Elected officials and checks on power

• Rule by military generals

• Government by divine kings

• Voting only by the emperor

What event happened in 44 BCE?

• The Roman Republic began

• The Roman Empire ended

• Julius Caesar became dictator

• Augustus became emperor

In 27 BCE, who became Rome’s first emperor?

• Julius Caesar

• Constantine

• Nero

• Augustus

What was the main purpose of Roman aqueducts?

• To transport water to cities and towns

• To move soldiers across rivers

• To store food for the army

• To carry messages between provinces

What was the main purpose of Roman roads during Augustus’s rule?

• To connect all parts of the empire back to the city of Rome

• To mark the borders of the empire

• To block enemy invasions

• To carry water from aqueducts