Classical Rome

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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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What were the two top officials in the Roman government chosen to serve one year? Options: Consuls, Praetors, Tribunes, Senators

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Consuls

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Rome's most important legislative or law-making body of 300 Patrician men was called the

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Senate

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How did the Romans carry water from mountains into cities? Options: by combining a set of layers, by combining a set of arches, by building aqueducts, by building a bridge

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by building aqueducts

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What was a problem caused by the increasing size of the Roman Empire? Options: the empire ran out of water, the empire became too large to manage and protect, the empire could not make enough weapons, the empire could not make enough buildings

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the empire became too large to manage and protect

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When the Western Roman Empire collapsed, the eastern territory was re-named:

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The Byzantine Empire

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Augustus

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First Roman emperor, he was originally named Octavian. He gained control of Rome after defeating Marc Antony in battle. As emperor, Augustus built many monuments and a new forum.

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What was the purpose of the 12 Tables?

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To show the major Roman laws in the forum where all could see

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Why were the Roman roads important to the Empire?

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They allowed easy transportation for trade and the military.

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If you were a Roman Citizen looking to find some entertainment where would you go?

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The Coliseum