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Legendary founder and first king of Rome.
a) Julius Caesar
b) Augustus Caesar
c) Romulus
d) Remus

Former Jew who took many long journeys to spread Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.
a) Paul
b) Jesus
c) Alexander the Great
d) none of the above

North African territory that fought Rome in the Punic Wars.
a) Carthage
b) Egypt
c) Greece
d) Macedonia

Roman general who declared himself dictator for life and was later assassinated.
a) Julius Caesar
b) Augustus Caesar
c) Romulus
d) Nero

Slave who led a rebellion against the Roman army that ended in the execution of 6,000 slaves.
a) Hamilcar
b) Hannibal
c) Spartacus
d) Julius Caesar

Leader of the Carthaginians during the First Punic War who was killed in battle.
a) Romulus
b) Scipio Africanus
c) Hannibal
d) Hamilcar

Roman emperor who first declared Christianity to be his religion.
a) Constantine
b) Augustus
c) Nero
d) Caligula

Pax Romana
a) A time of many wars in Rome's history in which Gaul was secured.
b) A time of great peace in Rome's history in which the population increased and the customs of Rome spread into the provinces.
c) A time of uncertainty in Rome where many leaders were killed.
d) None of the above

People living in central Italy who gave the Romans their language.
a) Etruscans
b) Latins
c) Greeks
d) None of the above.

Mountain range that Hannibal led his sneak attack of Rome through in the Second Punic War.
a) Alps
b) Apennes
c) Himalayas
d) Sierra Nevadas

Civilization that the Romans borrowed much of their culture from-- including religion, architecture, and literature.
a) Etruscans
b) Latins
c) Greeks
d) Egyptians

First civilized inhabitants of Rome whose contributions included the arch and alphabet.
a) Etruscans
b) Latins
c) Greeks
d) Egyptians

He expanded the Roman Empire and began a prosperous period known as the Pax Romana.
a) Romulus
b) Remus
c) Julius Caesar
d) Augustus Caesar

Major river used to transport goods to and from Rome.
a) Nile
b) Mediterranean
c) Tiber
d) Euphrates

Social group that left Rome because they wanted more political power.
a) Elites
b) Plebeians
c) Patricians
d) None of the Above

Top ranking leadership position in the Roman Republic.
a) Senator
b) Consul
c) Caesar
d) None of the Above

Early form of Roman government that had two Consuls who were advised by a Senate.
a) Empire
b) Rebulic
c) Democracy
d) Monarchy

Term used to refer to the Franks, Vandals, and the Goths collectively.
a) Outsiders
b) Barbarians
c) Punic
d) None of the Above

Someone who dies for his or her beliefs.
a) Martyrs
b) Punics
c) Barbarians
d) None of the above

What was the benefit to Rome being built on hills.
a) Possibility of expansion
b) Protection from invaders
c) Easy trading with others
d)

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