Roman Empier Flashcards
(15 cards)
What year is traditionally considered the founding year of Rome?
753 BC
True or False: The Roman Empire was a republic before it became an empire.
True
Fill in the blank: The first emperor of Rome was ______.
Augustus
What was the primary governing body of the Roman Republic?
The Senate
Which two social classes were central to Roman society?
Patricians and Plebeians
Multiple Choice: What was the Pax Romana?
A long period of relative peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire.
True or False: The Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under Emperor Trajan.
True
What event marked the end of the Western Roman Empire?
The deposition of Emperor Romulus Augustulus in 476 AD
Fill in the blank: The Roman legal code known as the ______ was a significant contribution to Western law.
Twelve Tables
What was the primary language spoken in the Roman Empire?
Latin
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant architectural achievement of the Romans?
The Colosseum
True or False: Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire under Emperor Nero.
False
What was the primary purpose of Roman aqueducts?
To transport water to cities
Fill in the blank: The Roman military unit known as a ______ was typically composed of around 5,000 soldiers.
Legion
Which city was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?
Constantinople