Classical civilizations exam

Rome's first code of laws was called

• Empire's Bronze Laws
• Law of Nations
• Law of Twelve Tables
• Tribune's Law

All of the following were accomplishments of Rome EXCEPT

• Aqueducts
• The Arch
• Concrete
• The concept of zero

By expanding the empire and reorganizing the military and government to make it safe and strong, Caesar Augustus created a new era of prosperity that lasted 200 years called 

• Pax Romana
• Golden Years
• Pax Augustus
• Age of Prosperity

What was Caesar's grandnephew called before he became the first emperor of Rome

• Mark Antony
• Scipio
• Sulla
• Octavian

Who made himself dictator for life and was seen as a hero to the plebeians because he gave them land & food, but was power-hungry to the patricians?

• Julius Caesar
• Mark Antony
• Scipio
• Caesar Augustus

Who could rule with absolute power for a short period of time during a crisis?

• King
• Senator
• Dictator
• President

Rome's most important legislative or law-making body of 300 Patrician men was called the

•  Forum
• House of Representatives
• Congress
• Senate

What were the rights and responsibilities of Roman citizens? 

• Vote
• Pay taxes
• Serve in the army
• All of the above

Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of Rome?

• Caesar
• Augustus
• Diocletian
• Constantine

What commoners such as artisans shopkeepers, and owners of small farms were called 

• Aristocrats
• Patricians
• Monarchs
• Plebeians