ROME

Question 1

The early Romans overthrew their Etruscan king and established a government where citizens elect their leaders. What is the name of the government?

Answer 1

A Republic

Question 2

List two possible events that marked the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the great Roman Empire.

Answer 2

• Julius Caesar’s assassination

* Augustus Caesar (Octavian) being named Emperor of Rome and “commander-in-chief for life.”

Question 3

List three characteristics of the government of the Roman Republic.

Answer 3

• It had a legislative branch to make laws
• It had an executive branch, headed by two consuls
• It had a judicial branch to interpret the laws (judges)

Question 4

What organization helped to unite Western Europe after the Roman Empire collapsed?

Answer 4

The Roman Catholic Church

Question 5

Explain how the size of the Roman Empire was a factor in its decline. Need two.

Answer 5

• It was too big to defend

* It cost a ton to govern

Question 6

Who fought in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Punic Wars and what was the result.

Answer 6

• Rome vs. Carthage (northern tip of Africa)

* Rome now controlled all of the Mediterranean.

Question 7

Name at least two ways Octavius Augustus was good for Rome.

Answer 7

• Great emperor. Some thought he was a God.

* He ruled most of Western world.

Question 8

What is the 200 year period of peace and stability called that began with Augustus Caesar’s rule?

Answer 8

PAX ROMANA

Question 9

How did aqueducts change Roman way of life in cities? Need at least two ways.

Answer 9

• Easier access to fresh/clean water

* Could now heat homes

Question 10

Why were some Roman officials upset by Jesus’ teachings? (2)

Answer 10

• Jesus said “all people are equal.”

* Jesus was on the side of the poor and “outcasts.”

Question 11

What is the Apostle Paul best known for?

Answer 11

• He spread the gospel throughout the Roman Empire

* He wrote much of the New Testament in the Christian bible

Question 12

Who was Constantine (A.D. 312, pg. 382) and why was he important?

Answer 12

• A Roman ruler that reunited the Eastern and Western empire
• He declared Christianity the official religion of Rome (his vision)
• He appointed the Pope to rule the Roman Catholic church

Question 13

What made the Western Roman Empire weaker than the Eastern Roman Empire?

Answer 13

• More exposed to attack from Nomadic tribes

* Less wealth

Question 14

Name two ways the Roman republic is similar to the U.S. government.

Answer 14

• The Senate
• The 2 Consuls (we have 1 president)
• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch

Question 15

What are two things that Emperor Diocletian did to try and strengthen Rome:

Answer 15

• Split the empire into East and West
• Placed the military permanently on the borders
• Set a limit as to how much things would cost

Question 16

What event marked the ending of the Western Roman empire?

Answer 16

•Germanic barbarians invaded the city of Rome and overthrew the last Roman emperor

Question 17

Why was Rome considered to be in the perfect geographical location. Name at least three reasons.

Answer 17

Rome’s location offered water, protection, and trade