The Roman Empire

Question 1

Location of Rome

Answer 1

The middle of the italian peninsula

Question 2

Alps Mountains

Answer 2

Protected Rome from invaders.

Question 3

Roman Trade and Transportation

Answer 3

Used seas for trade and transportation

Question 4

Carthage

Answer 4

A former Phoenican colony in North Africa (Rome defeated carthage)

Question 5

Early Roman Class System

Answer 5

Patricians (wealthy land owners) and plebians (small farmers, craftsmen, and merchants)

Question 6

Roman Republic

Answer 6

Citizens elected representatives like Senators and citizens are the source of political power.

Question 7

The Twelve Tables/Roman Law/Roman Written Laws

Answer 7

Issued mainly to protect the plebians (innocent until proven guilty and equality under the law)

Question 8

Julius Caesar

Answer 8

A general who conquered Gaul (France) and Spain and marched his armies back to Rome decided to become dictator for life. He was assassinated in 44 B.C. by senators,

Question 9

Augustus Caesar

Answer 9

The first Roman emperor and began a 200 year long period of peace (Pax Romana)

Question 10

Characteristics of the Pax Romana

Answer 10

• Built public baths, aqueducts, stadiums, and other buildings
• Promoted trade and offered citizenship throughout the empire
• Permitted existence of other religions but expected conquered people to worship the emperor as divine