World History - Ch. 7 L3 Reading Essentials Pt. 1

What is the period from Augustus's death in A.D. 14 to A.D. 180 called?

• The Pax Romana

• The Roman Peace

• The Early Empire

• The Golden Age of Rome

Which emperor is known for having built a 74-mile-long wall across northern Britain to keep out the Picts and the Scots?

• Trajan

• Hadrian

• Nero

• Marcus Aurelius

What was the Pax Romana?

• A period of political disorder

• A series of battles for the Roman throne

• A 200-year period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire

• The time when the Roman Empire was divided into two

How did the "good emperors" treat the ruling classes and the common people?

• They ignored both the ruling classes and the common people.

• They treated the ruling classes with respect and provided peace.

• They treated the ruling classes with respect and were known for their tolerance, providing peace and helpful reforms.

• They oppressed the ruling classes and ignored the needs of the common people.

What was one of the reasons why the Roman Empire's power began to decrease?

• The emperors lost interest in expanding the empire.

• The Senate's powers increased and they took control from the emperors.

• The emperors continued to grow in power and the Senate's powers decreased.

• The good emperors were widely opposed by the Roman people.

At its height, how large was the Roman Empire?

• 9.1 million square km

• 5 million square km

• 15 million square km

• 3.5 million square km

What privilege did Emperor Caracalla grant to every free person in the Roman Empire in A.D. 212?

• The right to own land

• The right to vote

• Roman citizenship

• Freedom of religion

What was the primary language of the western part of the Roman Empire?

• Greek

• Latin

• Aramaic

• Egyptian

What led to the creation of the Greco-Roman civilization?

• The Roman law being adopted in Greece

• The Greek culture spreading and mixing with Roman culture

• The Roman Empire conquering Greece

• The Greeks adopting Roman gods

What was the basis of Roman prosperity during the Early Empire?

• Conquering neighboring territories

• Internal peace and trade

• Heavy taxation

• Technological advancements