HIST A101 Chapter 6 - Main Jeopardy

From Republic to Empire

100

This leader created the legal structure of the Roman Empire while preserving the appearance of the Republic.
A) Julius Caesar
B) Augustus
C) Tiberius

B) Augustus

200

In 27 BCE, Octavian received this title meaning “illustrious” or “semi-divine.”
A) Imperator
B) Princeps
C) Augustus

C) Augustus

300

One major reform of Augustus ended this abusive tax system.
A) Tribute farming
B) Tax farming
C) Provincial tribute leasing

B) Tax farming

400

Augustus gained unprecedented authority when the Senate granted him this power even within the city of Rome.
A) Permanent control over proconsuls
B) Religious supremacy
C) Consulship for life

A) Permanent control over proconsuls

Roman Emperors

100

This emperor ruled cautiously and later retreated to Capri.
A) Claudius
B) Caligula
C) Tiberius

C) Tiberius

200

This emperor was known for allegedly planning to make his horse a consul.
A) Nero
B) Caligula
C) Domitian

B) Caligula

300

This emperor conquered Britain and expanded the Roman bureaucracy.
A) Claudius
B) Vespasian
C) Titus

A) Claudius

400

Under this emperor, Rome reached its greatest territorial extent.
A) Hadrian
B) Trajan
C) Marcus Aurelius

B) Trajan

The Roman Army

100

The basic self-sufficient military unit of the Roman army was called a:
A) Cohort
B) Legion
C) Phalanx

B) Legion

200

Non-citizen soldiers who served Rome were known as:
A) Auxiliaries
B) Praetorians
C) Centurions

A) Auxiliaries

300

This elite unit was responsible for protecting the emperor and often influenced imperial succession.
A) Urban Cohort
B) Legionary Guard
C) Praetorian Guard

C) Praetorian Guard

400

Roman soldiers could face this punishment for falling asleep on guard duty.
A) Flogging
B) Loss of pay
C) Execution by fellow soldiers

C) Execution by fellow soldiers

Life in the Empire

100

Roman aqueducts were primarily used to:
A) Transport troops
B) Bring fresh water into cities
C) Drain sewage

B) Bring fresh water into cities

200

The Roman government provided free grain and entertainment as part of this policy.
A) Bread and circuses
B) Public patronage
C) Civic welfare reform

A) Bread and circuses

300

At its height, enslaved people made up roughly this percentage of Italy’s population.
A) 15%
B) 25%
C) 40%

C) 40%

400

Roman cities in conquered territories were typically designed with:
A) Circular streets around temples
B) Grid-pattern streets centered on a forum
C) Random expansion based on geography

B) Grid-pattern streets centered on a forum

Law and Society

100

Roman law introduced this legal principle still used today.
A) Trial by jury
B) Innocent until proven guilty
C) Habeas corpus

B) Innocent until proven guilty

200

In 212 CE, this emperor granted citizenship to all free people in the Empire.
A) Caracalla
B) Domitian
C) Antoninus Pius

A) Caracalla

300

To serve in the imperial Senate, a man needed an annual income of:
A) 100,000 sesterces
B) 500,000 sesterces
C) 1,000,000 sesterces

C) 1,000,000 sesterces

400

Under the Roman legal system, the ultimate source of law was:
A) The Senate
B) The Twelve Tables
C) The Emperor’s decrees

C) The Emperor’s decrees