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Key Terms
Pax Romana
Senate
Julio-Claudian Emperors
Triumvirate
Phoenician
Patrician
Good Emperors
latifundia
Republic
Plebeian
Checks and Balances
Veto
Inflation
Constitution
Consul
Rule of law Separation of Powers
Key People
Romulus
Remus
Julius Caesar
Diocletian
Constantine
Caesar Augustus
Romulus Augustlus
Alaric
Odoacer
Marius
Tiberius and Gaius
Sulla
Key Topics/Ideas
Causes and Results of the Punic Wars
Causes of the Decline and Fall of the Empire (Political, Social, Economic and Military
Problems)
Principles of the Roman Government
Ancient Tribes and their influence on Rome
Organization of the Republic
Causes of the Fall of the Republic
Organizing the Information
List the reforms for each historical figure:
Marius:
Sulla:
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus:
Julius Caesar:
Diocletian:
Constantine:
Complete the chart to review the Punic Wars. Be sure include the significant battles on the
chart.
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Practice Questions
1. What was NOT a result of the Punic Wars?
a. The Roman army conquered the city of Carthage
b. Survivors were made citizens of the Roman Empire
c. Out of a population of 250,000 people, only 50,000 people remained alive at the
end of the battle.
d. None of the above
2. Which statement was NOT a cause of the Third Punic War?
a. Carthage defended itself from an attack from a small army
b. Roman asked the Carthaginians to leave, but they did not listen
c. Carthage attacked Roman troops in the Alps
3. In 44 AD, Julius Caesar…
a. Was elected consul
b. Named commander of the Roman Army
c. Dictator
d. Senator
4. Which is the CORRECT statement about the Second Punic War?
a. As Hannibal was fighting in Italy, the Romans began to attack Carthage’s armies
in Spain.
b. Hannibal responded by attacking Naples.
c. Hannibal was victorious at the Battle of Zama against the Romans.
5. The _________________ was considered to be the top official in Ancient Rome.
a. magistrate
b. President
c. senate
d. consul
6. Which branch of the Roman Republic is the law making body, made up of 300 citizens,
similar to a body in the United States’ legislative branch?
a. Magistrates
b. Consul
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c. Senate
d. Assembly
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What are the three branches of the Roman Republic?
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Describe the similarities between the Roman Republic and the United States government.
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Who were the “Good Emperors”? ______________________, _______________________,
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10. Why were these men considered to be the “Good Emperors”?
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Identify the correct historical figure.
_________________A group of emperors spent money on the military to patrol the borders of
the empire and put down revolts, while ignoring the growing problems of crime and
poverty.
_________________Moved the capital of Rome to Constantinople.
_________________After the death of his “father,” he expanded the empire and began a
prosperous period known as Pax Romana. He was popular and made great contributions
to Roman wealth and culture.
_________________He was the last emperor of the Roman Empire.
_________________A military general who craved power. He won a civil war against Rome
and made himself dictator. When the Senate decided he had gained too much power and
was a threat to the Republic, they had him assassinated.
_________________He took control of the Western Roman Empire by overthrowing Emperor
Augustulus.
_________________He is a Visigoth leader captured Rome.
Describe the location of the following:
15 Ionian Sea
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Tiber River
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Apennine Mountains
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Rome
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Carthage
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Adriatic Sea
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Identify the correct word for each statement
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_________________The early form of Roman government in which two consuls were
advised by the senate.
________________The wealthy upper-class citizens who could make all decisions in the
Senate.
_________________A document that gave plebeians more rights and was a written form
of Roman law.
_________________The power held by Consuls. Each consul had the ability to stop a
ruling of the other.
_________________Legendary founder and first king of Rome.
_________________The people living in central Italy who gave the Roman Empire its
language.
_______________The civilization that was conquered by the Romans and contributed
greatly to their religion, architecture, theater, literature and education.
________________The first civilized inhabitants of Rome, whose contributions included
the arch and new style of dress.
_________________The farming estates created by wealthy Romans that put small
farmers out of business.
_________________The civilization who lived in the Italian mountains, who influenced
the Romans love for discipline and strength.