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Rome - From Republic To Empire
Test Description: Roman Language, government, architecture, engineering, and government, including Julius Caesar and Augustus (Octavian)
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which best describes the Roman Republic?
A
A monarchy run by a king
B
A dictatorship run by one emperor
C
A government run by elected officials
D
An oligarchy run by the richest.
2) Which of the following was NOT true of the Twelve Tables?
A
posted in the forum for all to see
B
laws of all Romans
C
laws only patricians followed
D
explained aspects of life like marriage, trade, warfare
3) If you worked as a woodworker (carpenter), you would most likely be a
A
Plebeian
B
Patrician
C
Consul
D
Slave
4) How was Julius Caesar viewed by most Roman citizens during his lifetime?
A
He was feared by everyone in Rome.
B
He was well-liked and popular.
C
He was hated as a cruel dictator.
D
They thought he was a Roman god.
5) Who was the first Roman emperor?
A
Julius Caesar
B
Hadrian
C
Octavian
D
Vespasian
6) The language most important to the Romans was
A
English
B
Latin
C
Greek
D
Germanic
7) Which adjective best describes the Roman Empire during the Pax Romana?
A
Democratic
B
War-like
C
Prosperous
D
Unstable
8) Why did the Senate assassinate Julius Caesar?
A
He added too much territory to the Empire.
B
They were jealous of him.
C
They feared he was becoming too powerful.
D
Caesar tried to break the Senate apart.
9) How did Julius Caesar gain control of Rome?
A
He chosen by the Senate who loved him.
B
He won a civil war against other powerful Generals.
C
He never gained full control of Rome.
D
He inherited the throne through a dynasty.
10) How are the governments of Rome and the United States?
A
Both have three branches of government to check and balance the other branches.
B
Both hold elections every 10 years.
C
Both have one single all-powerful ruler.
D
Both allowed everyone to vote.
11) The main problem is Rome was
A
Weak Army
B
Bad leadership
C
Poor geography
D
Disease Spread
12) Roman soldiers were stationed at all borders of the empire to
A
provide more affordable housing
B
avoid overcrowding in the city of Rome
C
protect against invaders
D
prevent citizens from leaving Rome.
13) People had to barter. This reason Rome fell was
A
Economic
B
Government/Political
C
Military
D
Social
14) Inflation began. This reason for the fall of Rome was
A
Social
B
Military
C
Economic
D
Government/Political
15) Which of the following was a legal idea we get from Rome
A
Rulers do not have to follow the same laws
B
Laws for some citizens are different
C
Everyone is equal under the law
D
Trial by jury
16) Many other languages came from Latin. One is
A
Germanic
B
English
C
Spanish
D
Greek
17) Citizens stopped paying taxes. This reason for the fall of Rome is
A
Economic
B
Government/Political
C
Military
D
Social
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