Roman Empire Map | Senatorial vs Imperial Provinces

The video explores the Roman Empire's division into senatorial and imperial provinces, highlighting their governance and characteristics. Senatorial provinces were core, peaceful, and governed by Senate-appointed proconsuls, while imperial provinces were newly conquered, militarized, and led by emperor-appointed governors. Italy was directly governed by the Senate. The video also discusses the differences between the urbanized East and the less developed West, the role of vassal states, and the Parthian Empire as a rival power.

What was the primary difference between senatorial and imperial provinces in the Roman Empire?

• Senatorial provinces were more militarized.

• Imperial provinces were governed by the Senate.

• Imperial provinces were the core of the empire.

• Senatorial provinces had less military presence.

Which Roman Emperor developed the system of dividing the empire into provinces?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus Caesar

• Nero

• Marcus Aurelius

Which city was the capital of the senatorial province of Achaea?

• Corinth

• Thessalonica

• Athens

• Necopolis

What was the capital of the senatorial province of Asia?

• Carthage

• Cordoba

• Ephesus

• Nicopolis

Which island was its own senatorial province in the Roman Empire?

• Sicily

• Corsica

• Crete

• Sardinia

How was Italy governed during the Roman Empire?

• By a single governor

• By the entire Senate

• By the emperor directly

• By local city leaders

What was a significant characteristic of the Western imperial provinces?

• They were governed by the Senate.

• They had many new cities developed during Roman times.

• They were heavily urbanized before Roman times.

• They were primarily agricultural regions.

Which modern city was known as Londinium during the Roman Empire?

• Paris

• Rome

• London

• Berlin

What was the status of vassal states in relation to the Roman Empire?

• They were part of the Parthian Empire.

• They were independent but paid taxes to Rome.

• They were fully integrated provinces.

• They were governed by Roman military leaders.

Which empire was a significant rival to Rome on its eastern border?

• The Egyptian Empire

• The Greek Empire

• The Persian Empire

• The Parthian Empire