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100
What type of government was the Roman Republic
Representative democracy
100
Which strong ruler started the Pax Romana?
Caesar Augustus
100
What was the name of the Eastern Roman Empire
Byzantine
100
Who travelled with his army and 37 elephants to attack Rome?
Hannibal
100
According to the myth, who was the city of Rome named after?
Romulus
200
Name one difference in the legislative branch between Athens, Greece and Rome
Both have an assembly, Rome has a Senate where Athens does not
200
Capital City of the Empire and present day Italy
Rome
200
What was the Emperor's purpose for dividing the Empire? Who divided it?
To make control of the empire more efficient- Diocletian
200
Pompey, Crassus, and who formed the Triumvirate?
Julius Casear
200
Who were the poor majority of the population of Rome? Who were the wealthy minority?
Plebeians, Patricians
300
Give three characteristics of the Twelve Tables
Written code of law, gave legal protection to all citizens, and was publically displayed for all to see
300
Who united with Octavian after Caesar's death but later fought with him for control of Rome?
Mark Antony
300
Give two economic reasons for the fall of the Western Roman Empire
Inflation, crushing taxes
300
Who allied herself with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony to remain a powerful Queen in Egypt?
Cleopatra
300
Who fought the Punic Wars? Where was Hannibal from?
Rome Vs. Carthage, Carthage
400
Give two similarities between the Roman Republic and the U.S.
Senate of representatives, Republic, three branches of government, chief executive
400
Who made Christianity the official religion of Rome?
Constantine
400
Give two militaristic reasons for the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Invasion by Germanic tribes, untrustworthy army
400
Who passed the Edict of Milan?
Constantine
400
How long did the long period of peace and stability in Rome called the Pax Romana last?
207 years
500
What was the Legislative branch of the Roman Republic made up of?
A Senate with 300 members and the assembly
500
Invasion by these two groups led to the downfall of the Western Roman Empire
Germanic tribes and Huns
500
Name two cultural contributions of the Eastern Roman Empire
Justinian's code of law, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome
500
Who saved her husband's empire during the Nika revolt?
Empress Theodora
500
The Russian Orthodox Church developed as a result of cultural interactions with who?
Byzantine Empire