Roman Empire and Julius Caesar Quiz

What does SPQR stand for?

• Senātus Populusque Rōmānus

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• Senātus Populusque Rōmānus

• Senātus Populusque Rōmānus

Who were the two broad classes in Rome?

• Patricians and Plebeians

• Patricians and Plebeians

• Senators and Generals

• Emperors and Citizens

What was the main job of the Senate in Rome?

• To manage the economy

• To lead the army in battles

• To set the policy for the Consuls

• To conduct religious ceremonies

Who was the paradigm for the selfless Roman ruler?

• Cincinnatus

• Julius Caesar

• Pompey

• Crassus

What was the business model of Crassus' private fire company?

• To help people in need for free

• To extort money from people in exchange for help

• To sell fire prevention equipment

• To provide fire insurance

Who was the general who crossed the Alps with war-elephants during the Punic Wars?

• Crassus

• Pompey

• Caesar

• Hannibal

What was the position that Caesar was declared in 44 BCE?

• Dictator

• Consul

• Emperor

• Senator

Who became the sole ruler of Rome after the second triumvirate?

• Pompey

• Lepidus

• Caesar Augustus

• Mark Antony

What did Augustus change his name to after becoming Rome's first official emperor?

• Pompey

• Lepidus

• Mark Antony

• Caesar Augustus

What did the concentration of power into the hands of one man lead to in Rome?

• The destruction of the Republic

• The rise of democracy

• The expansion of the Senate

• The decline of the military