Roman Republic
In what type of government do citizens choose their leaders by voting?
A republic
Who declared himself dictator for life, making him unpopular with the Senate?
Julius Caesar
What was the capitol of Rome and Byzantine?
Constantinople
True or False: Gladiator battles were always fought to the death
False: Only 1 out of 10 usually ended in death
What was the council of representatives that governed Rome for 4 year terms during the Republic?
Roman Senate
Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?
Augustus Caesar
Who was the emperor responsible for creating a code of laws in the Byzantine Empire?
Justinian I
Which of the following was NOT a main cause of the fall of Rome?
A. Weak & corrupt emperors
B. Empire being split into East and West
C. Attacks from invaders
D. Economic inflation
B.
The split between East/West was a result of the empire being too large for one person to rule. It was not a reason the empire fell.
What were the two classes during the Roman Republic?
Plebeians (common people) and Patricians (wealthy landowners)
Beginning under Augustus Caesar, the 200 year period of peace and prosperity in Rome was called?
Pax Romana
What was the first legal language of the Byzantine Empire?
Greek
According to legend, who founded Rome and was its first king?
Romulus.
What was Rome's first code of laws?
The Twelve Tables
The grand theater in Rome where gladiator fights were held during the Pax Romana
The Coliseum
What was the permanent split of the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church called?
The Great Schism
Which of the following was a characteristic of Etruscan society?
A. Democratic ideals and no class differences
B. Relative equality and freedom for women
C. Little regard for religion or religious rituals
D. Emphasis on agriculture rather than trading
B. Relative equality and freedom for women.
This may or may not be a question straight from the test...
What were the elected officials called who protected the rights of the Plebeians?
Tribunes
What was the title that Roman emperors took?
Caesar (Julius Caesar's last name became the title for emperor)
What church was known as the most splendid church in the Christian world?
True/False: The United States drew inspiration from the Roman Senate when forming the US government
True