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- 1. Multiple Choice
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 has no army; the Empire had a massive army.
The Republic had no courts and a legal system; the Empire did not.
- 2. Multiple Choice
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
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
What two jobs were held by both Caesar and his rival Pompey?
Politician and military conquest.
Solider and farmer
Senator and judge
Emperor and dictator
- 5. Multiple Choice
Cleopatra provided Caesar with _________ help.
Religious
Political
Miltary
Financial
- 6. Multiple Choice
How did Caesar gain control of Rome?
He inherited the throne from his father.
He was chosen by the Senate.
He won a civil war.
He was elected by the citizens of Rome.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why did the Senate assassinate Caesar?
They thought he had added too much territory to the Empire.
They were jealous of his popularity.
They didn't like his reforms, and they thought he has become too powerful.
Caesar tried to disband the Senate, so the Senators fought back.
- 8. Multiple Choice
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
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
Place the following events in order. 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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