The Roman World Fill in the Blank

Question 1

In 509 BC. the Roman _________ set up a republic, a form of government in which ___________________.

Answer 1

Aristocracy

people elect their leaders

Question 2

In 44 B.C.,______________ became dictator for life, but his enemies _________________.

Answer 2

Julius Caesar

stabbed him to death

Question 3

A period of peace, called the ______________, lasted for more than 200 years.

Answer 3

Pax Romana

Question 4

The political system that Augustus and his successors created greatly reduced the traditional powers of the ___________, ____________, and _____________.

Answer 4

Roman Empire
the assemblies
the magistrates

Question 5

Political power was centralized in the hands of the ____________.

Answer 5

emperor

Question 6

Threatened by Jesus’ message, the Romans put him to death by __________.

Answer 6

crucifixion

Question 7

Jesus’ followers believe his resurrection proved he was the ____________, the savior of mankind sent by _______.

Answer 7

Messiah

God

Question 8

IN 391 AD., ___________ was proclaimed as the official religion of the empire.

Answer 8

Christianity

Question 9

The _____ became head of the church.

Answer 9

pope

Question 10

__________________ coupled with ___________ made daily life in the empire difficult.

Answer 10

Economic problems

invasions

Question 11

After _____________ death, the empire permanently divided into _______ and _________ empires.

Answer 11

Constantine’s
eastern
western

Question 12

Invaders of German tribes: ______, ______, and _______ took advantage of the weaknesses and conquered Roman lands.

Answer 12

Goths
Vandals
Franks

Question 13

In ancient times, Latin villages along the ____________ eventually united to form the city-state of _________.

Answer 13

Tiber River

Rome