Rome: Reading Quiz #1

1. Write the definition for a "republic."

2. Ancient Rome was located in what present-day country? a. France b. Italy c. Greece d. Turkey

3. An official of Rome who had all the powers of a king, but could only hold office for 6 months was called a...

4. The ____________ demanded that the Roman Republic would have written laws called the "Twelve Tables." Which group of people demanded this?

5. How did Caesar gain power? a. the Roman troops were loyal to him because of his strong military leadership b. he won the favor of the people by passing many fair laws c. he assassinated the previous dictator to make himself dictator d. he bought the peoples' votes with his great wealth

6. Who was the first Roman emperor?

7. How did the Romans treat the people that they conquered?

8. Name one of the worst emperors in Roman history.

9. Who was one of the greatest emperors of Rome, who made laws to protect women, children, and slaves?

10. Who was the LAST good emperor?

1. Write the definition for a "republic."

citizens who have the right to vote to select their leaders

2. Ancient Rome was located in what present-day country? a. France b. Italy c. Greece d. Turkey

2. Ancient Rome was located in what present-day country? a. France b. Italy c. Greece d. Turkey

3. An official of Rome who had all the powers of a king, but could only hold office for 6 months was called a...

3. An official of Rome who had all the powers of a king, but could only hold office for 6 months was called a... dictator

4. The ____________ demanded that the Roman Republic would have written laws called the "Twelve Tables." Which group of people demanded this?

4. The ____________ demanded that the Roman Republic would have written laws called the "Twelve Tables." Which group of people demanded this? the plebians

5. How did Caesar gain power? a. the Roman troops were loyal to him because of his strong military leadership b. he won the favor of the people by passing many fair laws c. he assassinated the previous dictator to make himself dictator d. he bought the peoples' votes with his great wealth

5. How did Caesar gain power? a. the Roman troops were loyal to him because of his strong military leadership b. he won the favor of the people by passing many fair laws c. he assassinated the previous dictator to make himself dictator d. he bought the peoples' votes with his great wealth

6. Who was the first Roman emperor?

Caesar Augustus, the adopted son of Julius Caesar, Octavian

7. How did the Romans treat the people that they conquered?

they did not force them to change their way of life, they let them follow their own religions, as long as there was peace they did not interfere with their way of life

8. Name one of the worst emperors in Roman history.

Nero or Caligula

9. Who was one of the greatest emperors of Rome, who made laws to protect women, children, and slaves?

Hadrian

10. Who was the LAST good emperor?

Marcus Aurelius