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WorksheetsPax Romana
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
The Pax Romana was known was a great time of ____________________ in Rome.
peace and prosperity
war and strife
innovation and invention
sea exploration
Augustus made Rome's border's easy to defend by making most of them either _____________ or ______________.
walled fortress, gated cities
mountains, plateaus
rivers, oceans
capital cities, trade routes
Augustus also improved the government of the empire during his reign. He named officials called a _______________ to oversee the provinces.
proconsul
tribune
senator
mayor
Augustus improved the beauty of Rome by constructing many public buildings, fountains, and palaces to reflect the greatness of Rome. Which one of the choices below is a famous quote of his that shows his pride in Rome?
"Rome is the most beautiful city in the world. It brings tears to your eyes."
"I found Rome a city of brick and left it a city of marble."
"Rome's a beautiful city, a vibrant place, special place."
"Romans know we live in the most beautiful city in the world, it is jewel in the middle of the Empire."
Which emperor following Augustus was known as the most wicked and depraved emperor of Roman history for his treatment of early Christians and is thought to have purposely burned Rome to make a place for a new palace?
Nero
Claudius
Tiberius
Caligula
Who were the emperors of the Julio-Claudian dynasty?
Augustus
Claudius
Nero
All of the Above
Why were the last five emperors of the Pax Romana called the "good emperors?"
They were the worst rulers in Roman history - the label is ironic.
They treated all the people of Rome (even the slaves) with kindness and respect
They were among the most capable rulers in Roman history
They are all known as the absolute best rulers that Rome ever had - there were no better rulers in the history of Rome
Under emperor Trajan the empire reached...
It's largest size - landwise
It's most number of slaves
The largest number of cities
The largest number of soldiers
The five emperors also improved Roman cities. They made important improvements such as...
roads
bridges
aqueducts
All of the above
How were the economic conditions of many of the city dwellers and farmers in the Roman empire?
They were mostly middle class
Most were very poor and others were enslaved
Many were very wealthy
Some were wealthy, while most were middle class
The main economic activity in Rome was...
trade
artisans
agriculture
military
