History Roman empire quiz

Question 1

What is Pax Romana

Answer 1

Peace that existed between nationalities in Roman empire for 200 years

Question 2

Who was stabbed by his senate

Answer 2

Julius Caesar

Question 3

What was the territory fought over in the first Punic War

Answer 3

Sicily

Question 4

Who were the plebeians and the Patricians

Answer 4

Plebeians: Common people
Patricians: Wealthy upperclass people

Question 5

Who names himself dictator for life

Answer 5

Julius Caesar

Question 6

Rome is located off of this river

Answer 6

Tiber river

Question 7

What position was supposed to be held for only 6 months

Answer 7

Dictator

Question 8

What did Octavian change his name to

Answer 8

Augustus

Question 9

What did Romans do to the land during the 3rd Punic war

Answer 9

Salted the land

Question 10

How can the Roman Republic be seen as a monarchy, oligarchy, and aristocracy

Answer 10

Monarchy- kings ruled
Oligarchy- consuls
Aristocracy- patricians

Question 11

What 3 men were a part of Rome’s 1st triumvirate

Answer 11

Julius Caesar, Pompey, Crassus

Question 12

What 3 problems faced the late Roman Republic that led to its collapse

Answer 12

1. Expanded border too quickly
2. Lower class was unhappy
3. Military generals started taking more power