The Roman Republic and Empire LET’S PLAY! The Roman Republic and Empire Who wants to be a… Roman Emperor?! 1

A government in which voting citizens choose their leaders is called a(n)? A: Aristocracy B: Tyranny C: Republic D: Democracy

A government in which voting citizens choose their leaders is called a(n)? A: Aristocracy B: Tyranny C: Republic D: Democracy

A major cause of the Punic Wars was the B: Competition for power between Rome and Hannibal A: Ambition of Julius Caesar to rule Rome C: Rivalry between Roman generals D: Growth of Roman power in the western Mediterranean Sea

A major cause of the Punic Wars was the B: Competition for power between Rome and Hannibal A: Ambition of Julius Caesar to rule Rome C: Rivalry between Roman generals D: Growth of Roman power in the western Mediterranean Sea

The major purpose of the spectacles in the Roman Coliseum was to? A: Entertain the proletariat B: Provide recreation C: Honor the gods D: Strengthen the government

The major purpose of the spectacles in the Roman Coliseum was to? A: Entertain the proletariat B: Provide recreation C: Honor the gods D: Strengthen the government

All of the following were members of the Second Triumvirate EXCEPT A: Pompey B: Marc Anthony C: Octavian D: Lepidus

All of the following were members of the Second Triumvirate EXCEPT A: Pompey B: Marc Anthony C: Octavian D: Lepidus

A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of A: Gunpowder B: The principles of democracy C: Monotheism D: An effective legal system

A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of A: Gunpowder B: The principles of democracy C: Monotheism D: An effective legal system

The Pax Romana can be considered a Golden Age of Rome because it was a time when Rome A: Won control of Italy B: Enjoyed a stable government C: Was ruled by generals D: Adopted a democratic form of government

The Pax Romana can be considered a Golden Age of Rome because it was a time when A: Won control of Italy B: Enjoyed a stable government C: Was ruled by generals D: Adopted a democratic form of government

A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was A: Political corruption and the instability of the government B: A series of military defeats in Africa C: The abolition of slavery throughout the Empire D: Continued acceptance of tradition and religions

A major reason for the decline of the Roman empire was A: Political corruption and the instability of the government B: A series of military defeats in Africa C: The abolition of slavery throughout the Empire D: Continued acceptance of tradition and religion

C: Allowed the tribunes to vote Plebeians were dissatisfied with the government of the early Roman Republic because it A: Gave the consuls equal power B: Gave the Assembly of Tribes too much power C: Allowed the tribunes to vote D: Was dominated by patricians

C: Allowed the tribunes to vote Plebeians were dissatisfied with the government of the early Roman Republic because it A: Gave the consuls equal power B: Gave the Assembly of Tribes too much power C: Allowed the tribunes to vote D: Was dominated by patricians

The term empire is best defined as A: A political unit that has a common religious faith B: An extensive territory under the rule of a single authority C: A government ruled by the consent of the people D: A country that requires conquered peoples to assimilate

The term empire is best defined as A: A political unit that has a common religious faith B: An extensive territory under the rule of a single authority C: A government ruled by the consent of the people D: A country that requires conquered peoples to assimilate

Electing tribunes and displaying the Law of the Twelve Tables A: Benefited tribunes B: Showed the influence of the Etruscans C: Protected plebeians against unjust treatment by patricians D: Violated the constitution hammered out by the patricians and plebeians

Electing tribunes and displaying the Law of Twelve Tables A: Benefited tribunes B: Showed the influence of the Etruscans C: Protected plebeians against unjust treatment by patricians D: Violated the constitution hammered out by patricians and plebeians

Why did Octavian adopt the title “Augustus” mean first citizen? A: To illustrate the duties of citizens in a republic B: To emphasize that he had more power than other magistrates C: To show that he was retiring from politics D: To avoid the title of king or emperor

Why did Octavian adopt the title “Augustus” meaning first citizen? A: To illustrate the duties of citizens in a republic B: To emphasize that he had more power than other magistrates C: To show that he was retiring from politics D: To avoid the title of king or emperor

What was the primary purpose of an aqueduct? A: Allowed people and animals to cross valleys B: Was designed as a place for gladiators to fight in public C: Delivered water to cities D: Used on a battlefield to conquer land

What was the primary purpose of an aqueduct? A: Allowed people and animals to cross valleys B: Was designed as a place for gladiators to fight in public D: Used on a battlefield to conquer land C: Delivered water to cities

Final Question…

Take out a piece of loose-leaf and work with your group to answer the following question: Analyze the achievements of Rome.