Rome End-of-chapter review

Julius Caesar was very popular with the Roman people.

• True
• False

The Consuls were

• two government officials who held a lot of power in Rome - they ran Rome and directed the army

• similar to judges today - they decided court cases

• they were the two leaders of the Senate and approved or rejected laws

• they were the only officials who could declare war for Rome

Similar to Rome's republic, the United States has a "tripartite (three part)" government.

• True
• False

How did Italy’s geography and climate help Rome’s development?

• Its mountains and cold climate helped keep foreign peoples from invading.
• Its long coasts and tropical climate helped land and sea trade.
• Its mild climate and rivers helped provide Romans with a supply of food and fresh water.
• Its dry climate and flat plains helped Romans grow crops and domesticate animals.

Augustus started a time of peace in Rome. This 200 years of no wars and no rebellions in Rome is called what?

• The Golden Age of Rome
• The Classical Period
• The Reign of Augustus
• The Pax Romana

In Rome, the ruling/wealthy class were the _______ and the common/everyday people were the _________.

• plebeians, kings
• kings, servants
• patricians, plebeians
• plebeians, patricians

His original name was Octavian. He was Rome's first emperor. Who is this describing?

• Hannibal
• Augustus
• Etruscan
• Caesar

How long was a Senator in his position?

• 1 Year
• 4 Years
• For Life
• As many times as he got elected

Which of the following helped increase trade in the Roman Empire?

• using a common currency
• improving farming techniques
• invading India and eastern Africa
• establishing ports in the Atlantic Ocean

What was the role of the Roman Forum?

• It was where the Roman army trained.
• It was the center of civic and religious life in Rome.
• It was the port where goods from around the Mediterranean arrived.
• It was located on Palatine Hill, where the wealthiest citizens lived.