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1
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What was the primary governing body of the Roman Republic?

A

The Senate

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2
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True or False: The Roman Empire was founded in 27 BC.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The Punic Wars were fought between Rome and ______.

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Carthage

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4
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Who was the first Emperor of Rome?

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Augustus

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What architectural structure is Rome famous for that hosted gladiatorial games?

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The Colosseum

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major road in Ancient Rome? A) Via Appia B) Via Augusta C) Via Flaminia D) All of the above

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D) All of the above

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7
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What language was primarily spoken in Ancient Rome?

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Latin

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True or False: Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC.

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True

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9
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Fill in the blank: The Roman legal system was based on the ______.

A

Twelve Tables

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10
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What was the name of the river that Rome was built near?

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The Tiber River

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11
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Who were the Patricians in Ancient Rome?

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The aristocratic class

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Multiple Choice: What was the Pax Romana? A) A series of wars B) A period of peace C) A religious movement D) None of the above

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B) A period of peace

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What was the significance of the Roman Forum?

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It was the center of public life in Rome.

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True or False: The Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under Emperor Trajan.

A

True

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Fill in the blank: The Roman system of roads allowed for efficient ______.

A

trade and military movement

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16
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What were the main social classes in Ancient Rome?

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Patricians and Plebeians

17
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major contribution of the Romans? A) Aqueducts B) The wheel C) The compass D) All of the above

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A) Aqueducts

18
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Who was the last Roman Emperor before the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

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Romulus Augustulus

19
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What event is marked by the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

A

The deposition of Romulus Augustulus in 476 AD

20
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True or False: Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire in the 4th century.

A

True

21
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Fill in the blank: The Roman military unit was known as a ______.

A

Legion

22
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What was the role of the Consuls in the Roman Republic?

A

They were the chief executives and military commanders.

23
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant Roman road? A) Via Sacra B) Via Aurelia C) Via Egnatia D) All of the above

A

D) All of the above

24
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Who was the famous Carthaginian general during the Second Punic War?

A

Hannibal

25
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What did the term ‘Gladiator’ refer to in Ancient Rome?

A

A trained fighter who participated in public spectacles.

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