Roman Empier Flashcards
(15 cards)
What was the capital of the Roman Empire?
Rome
True or False: The Roman Empire was established in 27 BC.
True
Fill in the blank: The first emperor of Rome was ______.
Augustus
Which of the following was NOT a method of Roman governance? (A) Republic (B) Monarchy (C) Democracy (D) Empire
C) Democracy
What language was primarily spoken in the Roman Empire?
Latin
True or False: The Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under Emperor Trajan.
True
What was the primary governing body of the Roman Republic?
The Senate
In what year did the Western Roman Empire officially fall?
476 AD
Fill in the blank: The Roman Empire was known for its extensive ______ system.
road
Name one major conflict between Rome and Carthage.
The Punic Wars
True or False: The Pax Romana was a period of peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire.
True
Which Roman general famously crossed the Rubicon River, leading to a civil war?
Julius Caesar
Multiple choice: What was the primary religion of the Roman Empire before Christianity? (A) Judaism (B) Paganism (C) Zoroastrianism (D) Buddhism
B) Paganism
What famous structure was built in Rome to host gladiatorial contests?
The Colosseum
Fill in the blank: The Roman Empire divided into Eastern and Western halves in the year ______.
395 AD