Brainpop! The Rise of the Roman Empire

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How was the Roman Republic different from the Roman Empire?

The Republic was very large; the Empire was fairly small.

The Republic was ruled by elected representatives; the Empire was not.

The Republic had no army; the Empire had a massive army.

The Republic

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How was Julius Caesar viewed by most Roman citizens during his lifetime?

He was extremely popular.

He was feared by nearly everyone

He was despised as a ruthless dictator.

He was worshiped as a living god.

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How did Caesar expand the boundaries of Rome?

Claiming unexplored territories.

Buying up all the land he could afford.

Negotiating treaties with neighboring rulers.

Military conquest.

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What two jobs were held by both Caesar and his rival Pompey?

Politician and military general

Soldier and farmer

Senator and judge

Emperor and dictator

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Cleopatra provided Caesar with ________ help.

. Religious

Political

Military

Financial

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How did Caesar gain control of Rome?

He inherited the throne from his father.

He was appointed by the Senate

He won a civil war.

He was elected by the people.

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why did the Senate assassinate Caesar?

They thought he'd added too much territory to the Empire.

They were jealous of his popularity.

They didn't like his reforms, and thought he'd become too powerful.

Caesar tried to disband the Senate, so the Senators fought back.

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is a true statement?

Augustus inherited the title of Emperor from his father, Julius Caesar.

Augustus emerged as the victor of a series of civil wars.

Augustus gained the support of the Senate by refusing absolute power.

Augustus's reign as Emperor was marked by violence and chaos.

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

During the reign of Augustus, the Senate:

Was basically powerless.

Ceased to exist.

Expanded its power.

Led a revolt against the Emperor.

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Place the following events in sequence: A) Julius Caesar conquers Gaul; B) Caesar leads his army into Rome; C) Caesar revises the Roman calendar

C, A, B

A, C, B

C, B, A

A, B, C

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