Basic Knowladg Of Ancient Rome Flashcards

1
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What is the founding year of Rome according to tradition?

A

753 BC

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2
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True or False: The Roman Republic was established after the fall of the Roman Empire.

A

False

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3
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Fill in the blank: The first king of Rome was ______.

A

Romulus

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4
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What type of government was established in Rome after the monarchy?

A

Republic

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5
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Who were the two social classes in the early Roman Republic?

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Patricians and Plebeians

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a Roman innovation? A) Aqueducts B) Concrete C) Pyramids D) Roads

A

C) Pyramids

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7
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What was the primary governing assembly of the Roman Republic?

A

Senate

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8
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True or False: Julius Caesar was the first emperor of Rome.

A

False

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9
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What was the Pax Romana?

A

A period of relative peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire.

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10
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Fill in the blank: The Roman legal system is known for the development of ______.

A

Roman law

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11
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What was the outcome of the Punic Wars?

A

Rome defeated Carthage and became the dominant power in the Mediterranean.

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Multiple Choice: Who was the first Roman emperor? A) Augustus B) Nero C) Julius Caesar D) Tiberius

A

A) Augustus

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13
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What architectural feature is Rome famous for that allowed for the construction of large buildings?

A

Arch

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14
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True or False: The Colosseum was primarily used for gladiatorial contests.

A

True

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15
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What is the significance of the Twelve Tables?

A

They were the first codification of Roman law.

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16
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Fill in the blank: The Roman Empire officially split into two parts in the year ______.

17
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What was the primary language spoken in ancient Rome?

18
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Multiple Choice: Which Roman general crossed the Rubicon River, leading to a civil war? A) Pompey B) Julius Caesar C) Crassus D) Augustus

A

B) Julius Caesar

19
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What was the role of a consul in the Roman Republic?

A

To serve as one of the highest elected officials and military commanders.

20
Q

True or False: The Roman Senate was a democratic body with elected representatives.

21
Q

Fill in the blank: The last Roman emperor of the Western Empire was ______.

A

Romulus Augustulus

22
Q

What was the main religion of the Roman Empire before Christianity became dominant?

A

Polytheism

23
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a famous Roman road? A) Via Appia B) Silk Road C) Great North Road D) Royal Road

A

A) Via Appia

24
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What is the term for the period of peace and prosperity that lasted for about 200 years in Rome?

A

Pax Romana

25
True or False: The Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent during the reign of Trajan.
True
26
What was the significance of the Battle of Actium?
It was the decisive confrontation that led to Octavian's rise to power.