Rome Review

What principle is demonstrated by the features of the Twelve Tables?

• rule of law

• separation of powers

• republican government

• innocent until proven guilty

Why is Julius Caesar important?

• He defied he senate and became dictator of Rome, leading to the end of the Roman Republic.

• He founded the city of Rome

• He led to the downfall of the Roman Empire.

• He created the Roman Republic

Which factor contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic?

• Expansion of the Senate's power

• Rivalries among military leaders

• Increased influence of the plebeians

• Strict citizenship laws

What was the main reason for the conflict between Rome and Carthage in the Punic Wars?

• They were competing for dominance over the Mediterranean trade routes.

• They were allies fighting against the Persian Empire.

• They were engaged in a religious war over sacred lands.

• They were both trying to conquer the Greek city-states.

Which part of the Roman Republic government influenced modern democratic systems?

• It established a monarchy with absolute power.

• It promoted the idea of a single-party state.

• It emphasized the importance of civic duty and participation.

• It discouraged public involvement in governance.

What social class would go in the blank?

• Emperor

• Patricians

• Equestrians

• Military

In what ways did the Roman political system restrict the power of the lower classes?

• Plebeians were stopped from holding the position of consul in the Roman Republic.

• The Roman Senate was exclusively composed of patricians, leaving plebeians without representation.

• Tribunes were stripped of their ability to veto laws affecting political and economic matters.

• Despite the notion of equality among male citizens, patricians dominated the political landscape.

The timeline below lists important events in ancient Roman history. What does it represent?

• The Rise of the Roman Empire

• The Fall of the Roman Empire

• The Beginning of the Roman Republic

• The Strengthening of the Roman Republic

What was one of the strategies used by the Roman Empire to ensure stability and control over its vast territories?

• Romans allowed conquered people to maintain their religion with limitations.something

• Granting full citizenship rights to all conquered peoples immediately.

• Establishing a single language for all communication within the empire.

• Forcing all conquered peoples to adopt Roman religious practices.

What conclusion can be drawn about the Roman Empire's trade network from the information in this chart?

• Marble was the most commonly traded item across the empire.

• The Roman Empire did not use foreign goods for anything

• Development of infrastructure facilitated diverse trade exchanges.

• Regions within the Roman Empire were isolated from each other.