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What was the primary function of the Roman Senate in the early Republic?

• To act as the executive branch of government

• To create and pass laws

• To serve as a judicial court

• To control the military

Which Roman leader is credited with the transformation from Republic to Empire?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus Caesar

• Nero

• Trajan

What was the significance of the Pax Romana?

• It was a period of intense military conflict

• It was a time of peace and stability across the Roman Empire

• It marked the fall of the Western Roman Empire

• It was the beginning of the Roman Republic

What was the role of Roman aqueducts in urban development?

• To serve as defensive structures

• To transport water from distant sources into cities

• To provide agricultural irrigation

• To act as trade routes

Which Roman emperor is known for his reforms and the establishment of the Tetrarchy?

• Diocletian

• Constantine

• Hadrian

• Augustus

What was the main purpose of Roman roads throughout the empire?

• To facilitate trade and military movement

• To serve as decorative features

• To mark territorial boundaries

• To function as water channels

Which Roman structure was used primarily for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles?

• The Pantheon

• The Colosseum

• The Forum

• The Circus Maximus

What was the primary language spoken in the Roman Empire?

• Greek

• Latin

• Egyptian

• Aramaic

How did the Roman Republic address internal conflicts between the Patricians and Plebeians?

• Through military conquest

• By creating the Twelve Tables and allowing Plebeians more rights

• By expelling all Plebeians from Rome

• By abolishing the Senate

What was the main reason for the decline of the Western Roman Empire?

• Economic collapse and overexpansion

• Loss of cultural identity

• Invasions by barbarian tribes

• Religious conflicts