Roman Civilization

1.Which statement best describes

Julius Caesar's path to absolute rule
in Rome?

1 He peacefully negotiated with 2 He defeated his rival, Pompey,

his rival, Pompey, to share in battle to become the absolute
power. ruler of Rome.

3 He formed a coalition 4 He voluntarily stepped down

government with Pompey to from power to avoid conflict
rule jointly. with Pompey.
2.Who became the first emperor of the
Roman Empire, taking the title of
Augustus Caesar?

1 Julius Caesar 2 Octavian 3 Pompey

3. What were aqueducts primarily
used for in ancient Rome?

1 Transporting 2 Carrying water 3 Connecting cities

goods from mountains to with roads
cities
4.How were the months in the Roman
calendar named?
1 After seasons and 2 After gods and 3 After animals and
natural emperors plants
phenomena
5. The last Roman emperor was…

1 Julius Caesar 2 Romulus Augustus 3 Alexander

Match your answers of the above
MCQ's
Answers:
1. He defeated his rival, Pompey, in battle to become the absolute ruler of
Rome.

2. Octavian

3. Carrying water from mountains to cities

4. After gods and emperors

5. Romulus Augustus
Q2.Fill in the Blank
1. Nobles mean patrician which made up the _______ and the poor people were called
_______.
2. The _______ could veto any act of the consuls that was unjust to any citizen.

3. The Roman Empire was huge and was guarded well by its army of _______.

4. _______ is the old name of France and Belgium.

5. _______ assassination led to the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman
Empire.
6. A Republic meant that people were _________ to rule.
Match your answers of the above
blanks
senate, plebians

tribunes

legionnaires
Gaul

Julius Caesars’s
Q3.Match the political entities to
their roles.
Senate Nobles who made up the senate

Patrician A group of 300 people who made decisions

Senators Carry out the affairs of state

Consuls Looked after the rights of the plebians

Tribunes Decided about military and foreign affairs

Q4. Briefly answer the following
questions
1.Where did the Roman Empire start, and how did it grow into a city called Rome?

2.How did the Roman Empire become powerful, and which regions did it eventually include?

3.Why is Julius Caesar's conquest of Gaul considered a genocide today?

4.Who created Julian Calendar?

5.How was the Roman Empire divided, and what authority did Roman governors possess within
their provinces?