Roman Empier Flashcards

(15 cards)

1
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What was the capital of the Roman Empire?

A

Rome

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2
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True or False: The Roman Empire was established in 27 BC.

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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Which of the following was NOT a method of Roman governance? (A) Republic (B) Monarchy (C) Democracy (D) Empire

A

C) Democracy

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5
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What language was primarily spoken in the Roman Empire?

A

Latin

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6
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True or False: The Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under Emperor Trajan.

A

True

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7
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What was the primary governing body of the Roman Republic?

A

The Senate

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8
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In what year did the Western Roman Empire officially fall?

A

476 AD

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9
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Fill in the blank: The Roman Empire was known for its extensive ______ system.

A

road

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10
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Name one major conflict between Rome and Carthage.

A

The Punic Wars

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11
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True or False: The Pax Romana was a period of peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire.

A

True

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12
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Which Roman general famously crossed the Rubicon River, leading to a civil war?

A

Julius Caesar

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13
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Multiple choice: What was the primary religion of the Roman Empire before Christianity? (A) Judaism (B) Paganism (C) Zoroastrianism (D) Buddhism

A

B) Paganism

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14
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What famous structure was built in Rome to host gladiatorial contests?

A

The Colosseum

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15
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Fill in the blank: The Roman Empire divided into Eastern and Western halves in the year ______.

A

395 AD

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