Roman foundations
Which two groups influenced early Roman civilization?
What is a republic?
Answer: Augustus
What is civic duty?
During the Pax Romana, Rome experienced what?
Most plebeians were which of the following: kings, artisans/shopkeepers/farmers, priests, or military commanders?
Who became powerful after conquering Gaul?
A legion was about how many soldiers?
Which Germanic group captured Rome in 410 C.E.?
Answer: Visigoths
What name is given to large Roman farming estates?
What was the purpose of the Council of the Plebs?
What happened when Caesar crossed the Rubicon River?
Who made up the ruling, rich and powerful class of Rome?
When prices rise and money has less value, that is called what?
Answer: Inflation
A tribune was an official who did what?
What is a triumvirate?
Answer: Three rulers sharing power
What was the Praetorian Guard’s main job?
Answer: Protect the emperor
Which emperor moved the capital to Byzantium (Constantinople)?
Describe two features of Roman geography that helped Rome grow into a powerful city (use two short points).
Answer: Central location on Mediterranean for trade; built on seven hills for defense.
Which two consular roles characterized the Republic’s executive leadership (short answer)?
Which calendar did Julius Caesar create?
Give two examples of jobs most plebeians did (short answer).
Name one lasting Roman contribution that still influences many countries today.
Answer: Republican government and written laws