Rome Flashcards

1
Q

Which term correctly identifies common Romans at the bottom of the social pyramid - typically farmers, craft people and merchants?

A

Plebeians

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2
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Which of the following aspects of Roman culture did NOT come from the Etruscans?

A

Dome-shaped houses made of dirt

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3
Q

In the early years of the Roman Republic, the majority of political power belonged to the…

A

Patricians

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4
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The Twelve Tables of Written Laws were an important step because

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They made laws public for all citizens to read

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5
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After the Romans overthrew their Etruscan king, they created…

A

republic

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6
Q

The Punic Wars were a long series of conflicts between

A

Rome and Carthage

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7
Q

Rome has two significant mountain ranges named…

A

Apennine and Alps

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8
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During the Roman Republic, consuls remained in power for what length of time?

A

1 year

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9
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Founder of Rome

A

Romulus

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10
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Which emperor is responsible for the division of the Roman Empire

A

Diocletian

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11
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Who were the “Five Good Emperors”?

A

Nerva, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, Trajan, and Marcus Aurelius

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12
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Three person group of rulers is known as

A

Triumvirate

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13
Q

Pax Romana means…

A

Roman Peace

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14
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Cannae in the Second Punic War?

A

Hannibal achieved a significant victory

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15
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What title did Scipio earn after defeating Hannibal at the battle of Zama in 202 BCE?

A

Africanus

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16
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Who was part of the first Triumvirate?

A

Crassus, Pompey, Julius Caesar

17
Q

Why did a group of senators murder Julius Caesar?

A

To prevent him from destroying the Roman Republic

18
Q

The statement “I found Rome built of bricks; I leave her clothed in marble” refers to

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19
Q

Which Emperor was the first to ‘retire’ from the job

A

Diocletian

20
Q

In which battle did Octavian secure a pivotal naval victory over Mark Antony leading to him assume full control over the Roman Empire?

A

Actium