Rome Review

The legend of Romulus and Remus is a story about

• how Rome was started.
• Romulan aliens from Star Trek.
• the fall of the Roman empire.

Which set of events is in correct chronological order?

• Rome is started → Caesar becomes emperor → Rome is a republic
• Rome is started → Rome is a republic → Caesar becomes emperor
• Rome is a republic → Caesar becomes emperor → Rome is started

At one time, Roman citizens voted for people to be representatives, judges, and consuls. This indicates that the government at that time was

• an empire
• an oligarchy
• a republic

The Punic Wars were fought because

• Romans believed Carthage was threatening Roman sea trade.
• Carthage and Rome wanted control of Mount Olympus.
• Hannibal’s father insulted Scipio’s father in the forum.

Which was common to both ancient Sparta and early Rome?

• People had complete freedom to do whatever they wanted.
• The government was ruled by a few people instead of many.
• Women were treated as equals of men

An empire is a government characterized by

• a strong central government ruling foreign territories
• rule by a group of emperors and everyone votes on laws
• voting rights for all people, even non-citizens

Julius Caesar is important because he

• created Caesar salad dressing.
• killed his twin and started the city of Rome.
• became the first emperor/dictator of Rome.

Which would be the most appropriate heading for this list: * Patricians. * Plebeians. * Enslaved people.

• Huns and Goths
• Republics
• Social Groups

Rome (Italy), Bath (England), and Trier (Germany) all had colosseums for gladiator fights and public baths. This is an example of how

• Romans earned money and power.
• the Goths changed Roman culture.
• cities were modeled after Rome.

This emperor is responsible for dividing the Empire in half.

• Julius Caesar
• Diocletian
• Constantine