Ancient Rome | 5 MINUTES

The video covers the history of Rome from its legendary founding in 753 BCE to its transformation from a monarchy to a republic, and eventually an empire. It highlights Rome's military conquests, cultural influences, and political changes, including the rise of Julius Caesar and Augustus. The video also discusses Roman innovations in engineering and culture, the decline of the Western Roman Empire, and the lasting legacy of Rome in language, religion, and governance.

Who was the legendary founder of Rome?

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar

• Romulus

• Remus

What was the primary governing body that held real political power in the Roman Republic?

• The Emperor

• The Assembly

• The Senate

• The Consuls

Which enemy did Rome face in the Punic Wars?

• The Persians

• The Carthaginians

• The Greeks

• The Gauls

Who crossed the Rubicon River, leading to a civil war in Rome?

• Pompey

• Sulla

• Julius Caesar

• Octavian

What was the period of peace and prosperity during the Roman Empire known as?

• Pax Augusta

• Pax Romana

• Pax Imperium

• Pax Italia

Which Roman emperor legalized Christianity?

• Nero

• Diocletian

• Constantine I

• Augustus

What language did the Romance languages derive from?

• Carthaginian

• Greek

• Etruscan

• Latin