What famous general invaded the Italian peninsula during the Punic wars?
Hannibal
100
Who was assassinated by the Roman Senate to prevent him from becoming a dictator?
Julius Caesar
100
What event signaled the end of the Roman civil war?
Augustus Caesar defeated Marc Anthony
100
35. Which influence of the Pax Romana is FALSE?
A Economic Influence
B Geographic Influence
C Political Influence
D Social Influence
Political Influence
100
Early Christian doctrine was established by:
Church councils
200
What group spread Roman culture more than any other did?
Roman legions
200
Who ended the Roman civil war with his victory over Marc Antony?
Augustus Caesar
200
What was the basis of the power of the Roman emperor?
the military
200
The period known in Roman history as the Pax Romana is best known for:
peace, prosperity, and flourishing trade
200
What role did the Christian Church play in the late Roman Empire?
The Church became the moral authority in the empire
300
What was the series of wars called that ultimately gave Rome control over the Mediterranean?
Punic
300
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus Caesar
300
What is the 200-year period of Roman peace and prosperity initiated by Augustus Caesar known as?
the Pax Romana
300
What was the book that contained the teachings of Jesus?
New Testament
300
How did the Church influence the Roman Empire?
The Church became the voice of morality
400
Which of these did NOT contribute to a weakened economy in the Roman Republic?
A the spread of agricultural slavery
B increased unemployment among small farmers
C devaluation of Roman currency
D discovery of new gold and silver deposits in northern Italy
discovery of new gold and silver deposits in northern Italy
400
What was the primary weakness in the Roman Imperial system of government?
There were no clear rules for choosing a new emperor
400
What is the best description of the territory held by the Roman Empire at its height?
most of Europe including modern day Britain, France, Germany, Italy, areas in the modern Middle East and most of North Africa
400
What role did councils play in the early Christian Church in the Roman Empire?
They established Church doctrine
400
What was the name of the large market and meeting place in Rome?
the Forum
500
22. Which of these contributed to a weakened economy in the Roman Republic?
A the outlaw of agricultural slavery
B discovery of new gold and silver deposits in northern Italy
C the adoption of gold for Roman currency
D increased unemployment among small farmers
increased unemployment among small farmers
500
The Roman Republic became the Roman Empire when -
the Senate gave Octavian the title Augustus
500
Which of the following reforms was instituted by Augustus Caesar?
He created a professional civil service
500
Early Christians who spread their faith were known as:
apostles
500
Where did the Romans hold the games of the gladiators?