ancient rome study guide

Question 1

Before the establishment of the Republic, Rome was ruled by the _____ from Northern Italy.

Answer 1

Etruscans

Question 2

What language did the Romans speak?

Answer 2

Latin

Question 3

Rome is at the center of the Apennine Peninsula. What is the name of the body of water that Italy is centrally located on?

Answer 3

The Mediterranean Sea

Question 4

Romans fought three wars against Carthage. Why?

Answer 4

To control the Western Mediterranean and trade.

Question 5

The Carthaginian leader _______ invaded Italy during the second Punic War and brought elephants over the Alps.

Answer 5

Hannibal

Question 6

Like the Greeks, the Romans were __________, meaning they worshiped many gods.

Answer 6

polytheistic

Question 7

In 509 BCE, Romans threw out the Etruscan monarchy and founded a…

Answer 7

republic

Question 8

The group of people empowered to make laws were the:

Answer 8

Senate

Question 9

In Rome, wealthy landowners were members of this social class:

Answer 9

the Patricians

Question 10

The body of laws in Rome was called the:

Answer 10

12 Tables/Tablets

Question 11

One of the major effects of the Punic Wars was that:

Answer 11

Rome became the most powerful nation in the Mediterranean.

Question 12

Romans were the first to use which building material?

Answer 12

Concrete

Question 13

The individual most responsible for the downfall of the Roman Republic was:

Answer 13

Julius Caesar

Question 14

Tensions between rich and poor, including taxes and land distribution policies caused:

Answer 14

the downfall of the republic

Question 15

Which famous Roman conquered Gaul, brought an army to Rome, declared himself dictator for life and was assassinated by the Senate in 44 BCE?

Answer 15

Julius Caesar

Question 16

The first emperor of Rome was:

Answer 16

Augustus

Question 17

• Able Leadership
• Strong Economy
• Civil Service
• Efficient Road System
  The best title for the above list would be:

Answer 17

Characteristics of the Pax Romana

Question 18

Who were the founders of Christianity?

Answer 18

Jesus and Paul

Question 19

How were Christians treated in the Roman Empire during the first century?

Answer 19

They were persecuted by the government.

Question 20

What was the significance of the Edict of Milan?

Answer 20

It granted tolerance to Christians.

Question 21

What was the purpose of the Edict of Thessalonica?

Answer 21

It established Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire.

Question 22

Most early converts to Christianity were:

Answer 22

Jews