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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why was the location of the Roman Empire in Italy so important?It was right on the Mediterranean Sea which was surrounded by empires and tradeIt was surrounded by many rivers which supplied a good source of waterIt was surrounded by fertile farmland which helped establish good agricultureIt was just a good place to be - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat are two reasons why Rome started out successfully in the beginning?Animals and riversTrade and fertile farmlandRivers and TradeFertile farmland and animals
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWho did the Romans overthrow in order to start their empire?EgyptiansPhoeniciansEtruscansCarthage
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWho was the brave man that held off the Etruscans long enough on a bridge to let the Romans win- according to legend?HannibalCaesarAugustusHoratius
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a Republic?a form of government in which kings and queens are the rulersa form of government in which all of the power is in the hands of the citizensa form of government in which the leader is not a monarch and certain citizens have the right to votea foem of government headed by a religious leader
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHow many patricians served in the Senate and for how long?300 and they served for life500 and they served for 10 years500 and they served for life300 and they served for 10 years
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the members of the second and larger group of Roman citizens who were less wealthy called?patriciansphilosophersslavesplebeians
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWho was the person that led the Roman army into battle?HannibalConsulPresidentAugustus
- 9. Multiple ChoiceEmpires typically-Conquer other statesUse their resourcesUsually include multiple people and cultures under 1 political systemAll of the above
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened during the 2nd century BCE?Rome was attacked by the EgyptiansThe Senate executed many RomansAristocrats dominated the Roman state and many small farmers couldn't compete, becoming landless poorThe Persians defeated the Romans
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWho were the leaders of the first triumvirate?Julius Caesar,Crassus, and PompeyOctavian,Augustus, and CaesarMarc Antony, Pompey, and NeroCrassus, Lepidus, and Hannibal
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a dictator?A maniacA magicianSome crazy guyAn absolute ruler
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWho assassinated Caesar?HannibalThe SenateAugustusThe Consul
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhere did Octavian defeat Marc Antony and Cleopatra?The ColosseumEgyptActiumPompeii
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWho became the first Roman emperor?OctavianJulius CaesarLepidusHannibal
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWho was the crazy emperor that played music while Rome was burning?Alexander the GreatCaesarAugustusNero
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the term for a period of peace and prosperity in RomePax RomanaTax RomaniaRomaniaRomana
- 18. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False-
Aqueducts are bridges used to carry waterFalseTrue - 19. Multiple ChoiceWho were paterfamilias?The dominant female head of the householdThe childrenThe dominant male head of the householdThe adults
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Spartacus do?Lead one of the largest slave revolts in historyFormed an army with other gladiators that defeated Rome a couple of timesAlmost escaped Italy with his army but was executedAll of the above
- 21. Multiple ChoiceHow many people could the Colosseum fit?5000 people60,000 people50,000 people1000 people
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWho was the founder of Christianity?JesusHannibalJulius CaesarAugustus
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the Edict of Milan?The ending of slavery in RomeThe official tolerance of ChristianityThe official tolerance of different languagesthe ending of gladiator fights
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWho was the first Christian emperor?HannibalDiocletianConstantineCaesar
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Diocletian do?Killed his own wifeBecame a tyrantUnified the empireDivided the empire
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWho were the 3 types of barbarians that attacked Rome?Visigoths,Vandals, and OdoacersVandals, Visigoths, and HunsVisigoths, Huns, and AttilaVandals, Visigoths, nd the Romans
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWho was the last Roman emperor?Romulus AugustusJulius Caesar IIOctavian IIINero
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWho overthrew the Roman emperor?CaesarHannibalOdoacerAttila the Hun
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat is one reason why Rome fell?Horrible subjectsToo many peopleAqueductsInvaders
- 30. Multiple ChoiceDid you enjoy the quiz?Yessssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!NoIt was horribleI hated it
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