Video Comprehension Questions on the Roman Empire

What does SPQR stand for?

• Senate of the People and Quality of Rome

• Senatus PopulusQue Romanus

• Society of People and Quality of Rome

• Senate’s Power and Quality of Rule

What does SPQR translate to

• The Senate and People of Rome

• Senate people Question Rome

• Senate for the people by the people

• Rome is Superior

Who was the paradigm for the selfless Roman ruler?

• Julius Caesar

• Pompey

• Cincinnatus

• Augustus

What year did Caesar become consul?

• 50 BCE

• 59 BCE

• 45 BCE

• 44 BCE

What significant action did Caesar take that led to conflict with Pompey?

• He returned to Rome without an army.

• He conquered Gaul.

• He crossed the Rubicon River.

• He became dictator.

What was one of Julius Caesar's reforms?

• He reduced the army size.

• He provided land pensions for soldiers.

• He abolished the Senate.

• He increased taxes for the Patricians.

Which phrase is commonly misattributed to Caesar upon realizing Brutus was a conspirator?

• "Et Tu, Brute?"

• "The die is cast."

• "I came, I saw, I conquered."

• "All roads lead to Rome."

What was the outcome of the second triumvirate formed after Caesar's death?

• It led to a successful government.

• It resulted in a civil war.

• It restored the Republic.

• It established peace in Rome.