Chapter 9 - Roman Republic and Empire

How did Rome's geographic location affect its economic growth?

• The Tiber River provided fresh water for farming.

• The large, flat plains were ideal for growing crops.

• The mountains and hills were ideal for growing crops.

• The Mediterranean Sea provided fresh water for farming.

How did ancient Rome's geographic location help protect its people from other civilizations?

• The Italian Alps made it hard for enemies to attack by land.

• The harsh, cold climate in Rome made it hard for enemies to attack by land.

• The city of Rome's inland location on the Tiber River protected it from attacks by sea.

• The central location on the Mediterranean Sea made it hard to access many other civilizations.

Why were these Twelve Tables placed in the Roman marketplace?

• They contained the current prices of goods being sold in the marketplace.

• They applied only to plebians and the plebians worked in the marketplace.

• They were a written code of laws placed in a central location for everyone to see.

• They provided a list of enslaved people available for work in a central location for everyone to see.

What kinds of reforms did Julius Caesar make to the Roman Republic? (Choose 2)

• He replaced dishonest officials with better leaders.

• He gave more power to patricians in government.

• He offered free land to those who were willing to move to unsettled parts of Rome's territory.

• He believed rulers should only be in charge for a short amount of time before choosing a new leader.

How did Roman builders construct sanitation systems?

• They built a system of arches made of concrete.

• They built a system of aqueducts to the provinces.

• They built a system of sewers covered with stones.

• They built a system of colosseums made of stone and brick.

How was religion in ancient Rome similar to religion in ancient Greece?

• Roman religion included Egyptian and Persian gods.

• Roman gods were different aspects of one God.

• Roman gods had human-like qualities.

• Roman gods played an important role in everyday life by protecting families, homes, farms, and even animals.

• Roman religion was polytheistic.

Which phrases describe the reasons for the end of Pax Romana? (Choose 3)

• corrupt politicians

• weakened economy

• death of Augustus Caesar

• invasions by Spanish conquistadors

• military influence on government

Why did Diocletian split the Roman Empire into two parts?

• A. A civil war between the eastern and western provinces broke out.

• B. The rival factions in the army needed to be stationed in different locations.

• C. The eastern part was needed for agriculture since there were food shortages.

• D. The Roman Empire had become too large to manage from one seat of government.

How did Rome's success in the Punic Wars eventually lead to the development of the Roman Empire?

• Many people moved to Rome after the Punic War, leading to a population growth.

• The Romans expanded their power by conquering most of the land around the Mediterranean Sea.

• The Romans lost many of the Punic Wars, so they built a smaller empire in northern Italy.

In what ways did the Roman Empire expand under the rule of Augustus during the Pax Romana?

• A common form of currency made trade easier and grew the economy.

• Amphitheaters were built so storytellers could preach about Roman history.

• A new government and common laws brought stability to the growing empire.

• The invention of concrete led to roads and safer travel methods for expansion and trade.

• Concrete was used to build weapons and materials to protect the Romans from invaders.