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Who were Romulus and Remus?
The twin brothers who, according to legend, founded Rome.
The queen of Egypt who helped Marc Antony was
Cleopatra
What symbol of Rome was built on a hill to honor the King of the gods?
the Temple of Jupiter
What did Caesar say to his friend Brutus when he was betrayed?
Et tu Brute?
The Ancient Romans believed in..
a. one God
b. Caesar
c. many gods and goddesses
Many gods and goddesses
Who was Constantine?
The first Roman Emperor to accept Christianity
The Western Roman Empire ended in
a. 100 B.C.E
b. 476 C.E
c. 476 B.C.E
d. 1066 C.E
B. 476 C.E
What did the Romans watch at the Colosseum?
Fights between gladiators and wild beasts
In the Roman Republic, who were the patricians?
Members of powerful and wealthy families
In the Roman Republic, who were the Plebians?
Poor working men and women
Rome's provinces were connected to one another and the capital by
a. aqueducts
b. well-built roads
c.long-distance runners
B. Well-built roads
What did the Romans watch at the Circus Maximus?
Chariot Races
Who assasinated Julius Caesar?
Roman senators, including Caesar's friend Brutus
In the Punic Wars, Rome fought against...
Carthage
What was the Pax Romana?
Who became known as Caesar Augustus, Rome's first emperer, after he took power?
a. Marc Antony
B. Octavian
B. Octavian
Who conquered Gaul and became a dictator during the last days of the Roman Republic?
a. Hannibal
b. Pompey
C. Julius Caesar
D. Marc Antony
C. Julius Caesar
The Roman Empire spread over nearly all the lands surrounding the
a. Black Sea
b. North Sea
c. Mediterranean Sea
d. Red Sea
How did the Roman change as the empire declined?
a. It grew stronger and became more civilized
b. It tried to kill the family and friends of old emporers
c. It grew weaker, and many soldiers stole food to survive
d. It beat the barbarian armies on the borders of the empire.
c. It grew weaker, and many soldiers stole food to survive