Roman Empire

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By expanding the empire and reorganizing the military and government to make it safe and strong, Caesar Augustus created a new era of prosperity that lasted 200 years called

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Pax Romana

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A structure that carries water over long distances

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aqueduct

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Which emperor was Christian and allowed for religious tolerance?

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Constantine

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Why was Rome's geographic setting important?

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Its position was central to Italy and the known Western world.

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Which group most heavily influenced Roman art and architecture? Options: Babylonians, Greeks, Egyptians, Persians

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Greeks

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Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?

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Augustus (Octavian)

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Which of the following was NOT a reason for the fall of the Roman Empire? The empire’s vast size, Corruption in Roman Government, Pressure on the Goths from the Huns, Influence of Greek culture.

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Influence of Greek culture.

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Early in the first century AD a new religion called ________________ appeared in Rome.

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Christianity

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What year did the Roman empire collapse? Options: 350 A.D., 476 A.D., 200 A.D., 632 A.D.

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476 A.D.

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The teachings of Jesus of Nazareth led to what religion's development?

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Christianity