Roman Republic and Empire
Explore the history of the Roman Republic and Empire, including key figures, events, and their societal impact.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. What form of government did Rome have before it became an empire?
Monarchy
Democracy
Republic
Oligarchy
2. Who was the first Roman Emperor?
Julius Caesar
Augustus
Nero
Constantine
3. The Roman Republic was governed by elected officials called .
4. The Pax Romana was a period of and stability in the Roman Empire.
5. The Roman Empire fell in 476 AD.
True
False
6. Roman roads were built mainly for trade, not military movement.
True
False
7. Describe one major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western civilization.
8. Look at the image below of the Roman Colosseum. What was its primary purpose?
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