WH: 4.13.1 Lesson: The Roman Empire Review
The "fall of Rome" began with the death of
Marcus Aurelius
Who were the members of the Second Triumvirate? [chooose all that apply]
Marcus Lepidus Octavian
The ascendancy of Octavian to First Citizen marked the transition from Roman________ to ________Roman .
Republic Empire
Jesus Christ was crucified and then resurrected from the dead during the reign of which Roman emperor?
Tiberius
The Pax Romana refers to what?
200 years of Roman growth and order
At the height of Roman society, what percent of the population of Italy was made of slaves?
30-40%
Where did the final battle between Octavian and Mark Anthony take place?
Actium
What title was bestowed upon Augustus to mean "first citizen?"
Caeser
Which Roman emperor oversaw the building of a massive wall in Great Britain as a way of protection against barbarians?
Hadrian
Who blamed the Christians for the fire in Rome that started during his reign?
Nero
Who was the Roman emperor Paul reasoned with for justice in Acts 25:10-12?
Nero
In victory, Octavian took the title of
Principate
What term was bestowed upon Augustus to mean he was the head of the Roman priests?
Pontifex Maximus
Which of the following directly oversaw the destruction of the second Jewish temple?
Titus
The Roman Empire reached its largest geographical size under the reign of ______________________.
Trajan
Where did Romans primarily purchase slaves?
at slave auctions
What destruction occurred during the reign of Titus?
destruction of Pompeii
What did Lepidus do that forced Octavian to remove him from the Triumvirate?
he created an army and navy that invaded Sicily
Which of the following is NOT true about slavery in the Roman world?
it was based on race
People who were sold into debt bondage were called
nexus or nexum
Which of the following is true regarding slaves in the Roman world? [choose all that may apply]
slaves could purchase their own freedom slaves could be freed through the good will of owners freed slaves retained responsibilities to their former masters
The rebellion led by Spartacus was part of
the Servile Wars
At what point do historians consider the end of the Roman Republic?
the formation of the Second Triumverate
What was the relationship between Octavian and Mark Anthony? [choose all that apply]
they disliked one another they were brothers-in-law
