Midterm Exam in Social Studies

What is the meaning of Pax Romana?

• Roman peace

• Roman empire

• Roman civilization

• Roman conquest

Who were Romulus and Remus?

• Trojan heroes

• Greek philosophers

• Roman emperors

• Founders of Rome

What was the main achievement of the plebeians in the struggle for their rights?

• Complete equality of rights

• Access to public lands

• Special position of Tribune of the plebeians

• Publication of the first written laws

Who was the last king of Rome?

• Tarquin the Proud

• Romulus

• Remus

• Lucretia

Which city did Rome wipe out in 146 BC?

• Carthage

• Talentum

• Kourin

• Pompeii

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar

• Tiberius

• Caligula

Which emperor built the Coliseum?

• Augustus

• Hadrian

• Vespasian

• Titus

Who was considered the best emperor ever by his contemporaries?

• Trajan

• Hadrian

• Vespasian

• Marcus Aurelius

Which emperor granted Roman citizenship to nearly all the subjects of the Empire?

• Caracalla

• Diocletian

• Nero

• Commodus

Which century is known as the era of the good Emperors?

• 1st century BC

• 2nd century BC

• 1st century AD

• 2nd century AD