Ancient Rome Review Questions

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Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of Rome?

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Constantine

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Why did the Romans create the republic?

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So they would not have a king in control.

Front

Rome was located on the _________ River.

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Tiber

Front

Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?

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Romulus & Remus

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In what sea was Rome a peninsula, which allowed it to prosper in trade and interact with and conquer other lands?

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Mediterranean

Front

What were wealthy landowners called who made up Rome's ruling class?

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Patricians

Front

Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of Rome?

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Constantine

Front

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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Rome's first code of laws was called

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Law of Twelve Tables

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Hannibal's troops surprised the Romans by using this animal when they climbed the Alps:

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elephants