Roman Empier Flashcards

(15 cards)

1
Q

What year is traditionally considered the founding year of Rome?

A

753 BC

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2
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True or False: The Roman Empire was a republic before it became an empire.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The first emperor of Rome was ______.

A

Augustus

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4
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What was the primary governing body of the Roman Republic?

A

The Senate

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5
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Which two social classes were central to Roman society?

A

Patricians and Plebeians

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6
Q

Multiple Choice: What was the Pax Romana?

A

A long period of relative peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire.

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7
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True or False: The Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under Emperor Trajan.

A

True

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8
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What event marked the end of the Western Roman Empire?

A

The deposition of Emperor Romulus Augustulus in 476 AD

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9
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Fill in the blank: The Roman legal code known as the ______ was a significant contribution to Western law.

A

Twelve Tables

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10
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What was the primary language spoken in the Roman Empire?

A

Latin

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11
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant architectural achievement of the Romans?

A

The Colosseum

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12
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True or False: Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire under Emperor Nero.

A

False

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13
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What was the primary purpose of Roman aqueducts?

A

To transport water to cities

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14
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Fill in the blank: The Roman military unit known as a ______ was typically composed of around 5,000 soldiers.

A

Legion

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15
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Which city was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?

A

Constantinople

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