Rome Quiz 2 Chapter Answer questions on your own paper! Do not write on!! Do not write on!!Do not write on!!Do not write on!!

1. What factors lead to the decline of the Roman Republic? A.Farmers began to fall into poverty and debt. B.While fighting for the Republic farmers neglected their farms. C.Some farms were destroyed by the Carthaginians. D.Many farmers were unable to pay taxes and loans E.All of the above

2.Wealthy Romans bought up the small farms and combined them into large latifundias. A latifunda is… A.a large farming estate B.a personal guard unit C.A personal residence for them to live in D.A vacation home

3. Julius Caesar … A.Came from a wealthy family B.Was named dictator for life C.Was brutally murdered D.Had the love of the Roman people E.Created a new calendar, naming one month after himself F.All of the above

4. The plot to kill Julius Caesar… A.Was never accomplished B.Included 32 senators who all stabbed him at once C.Came as a complete surprise with no warnings D.Was led by his close friend Brutus and a senator named Cassius

5. As a result of Julius Caesar’s assassination: Mark Antony, Octavian and Lepidus formed… A.A killing squad to hunt down anyone involved with Caesar's murder B.The second triumvirate to rule over Rome C.A treaty that split up Rome into different Empires D.A safe place for the senators to meet and rule Rome from

6. The Pax Romana started under Augustus Caesar and lasted about 200 years. Pax Romana means… A.Troubled times B.Roman taxes C.Roman Peace D.A disease, like chicken pox

7. Some of Augustus Caesar’s accomplishments included… A.He used physical features to protect Rome’s Borders and also used soldiers. B.Created the Praetorian Guard, a special military force of 9,000 men who protected the emperor. C.He rebuilt many buildings out of marble to show the greatness of Rome. D.He got rid of corruption by hiring people to be tax collectors and paying them regular wages. E.Preserving the Empire with free grain to the poor F.All of the Above G.None of the Above

8. After Augustus, Rome had a series of “bad” Emperors. What made them so bad? A.They tried to conquer more and more land for Rome B.They all hated and killed Christians C.They had bad habits that included needless killings and spending all Rome’s money D.They were frightened of being seen as bad so they didn’t do anything

9. The Colosseum was built in what year? A.100 A.D. B.80 A.D. C.60 A.D D.40 A.D. E.80 B.C. F.60 B.C.

10. How were the lives of Upper class women similar to the lives of lower class women? A.They could own land B.They had slaves and servants to do house work, so they could visit friends C.They were not citizens and could not vote D.They could not go out, own businesses or become educated

11.What was the greatest advantage of the arch? A.architecture became more interesting B.they could build over doors and windows C.arches support a lot of weight D.they could build aqueduct

12. What do the Romans invent that allows them to build great structures like the Colosseum, aqueducts and the Pantheon? A.Cut marble B.Steel C.Reinforced bricks D.Concrete

13. Every gladiator battle ended in death. A.True B.False

14.Women were allowed to attend gladiatorial games, but they… A.Could not cheer loudly B.Had to sit away from their families in the top sections C.Hated seeing people and animals die D.Had to watch the children

15. What do the Emperors use the Colosseum for? A.Political reasons, like addressing and controlling the people B.To show off there power and wealth C.To kill there enemies and make a statement to those in the crowd not to cross them D.To watch entertainment and enjoy the blood shed