4.2 Rome becomes an empire

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4.2 Rome becomes an empire

the punic wars

Soldiering far from home

land reform

Civil war and Julius Caesar

Augustus the first emporor

Which of these happened the longest ago?

1. The founding of Rome
2. The founding of Athens

The story of Romulus and Remus is a

1. Myth
2. Sage
3. Legend
4. Fairytale

Early Rome was a kingdom. We also call this a...

1. Republic
2. Monarchy
3. Tyranny
4. Democracy

The Optimates were politicians who looked after the interests of the lower class.

1. True
2. False

Choose the odd one out. It was safe to travel in the Roman empire because of

1. Roman roads
2. Strong army
3. Insurance
4. Pax Romana

Gauls are from modern day...

1. Belgium
2. France
3. Denmark
4. Spain

Who won the civil wars between Optimates and Populares?

1. Consuls
2. Optimates
3. August
4. Caesar

Rome and Carthage were at war with eachother. How were these wars called?

1. Trojan wars
2. Carthage wars
3. Punic wars
4. Roman wars

Most people in the Roman empire were polytheistic. What does that mean?

1. To believe in 1 god
2. To believe in no god
3. To believe in many gods

Why was Julius Caesar killed?

1. The civilians were angry
2. Augustus wanted to take over power
3. Consuls wanted their power back
4. De Senators were angry

Who had the power when Rome was a republic?

1. A king
2. The consuls
3. The Senate
4. An emperor

Who ruled the Roman Empire?

1. A king
2. The consuls
3. The senate
4. An emperor

How do we call the time of 'Roman peace'?

1. Republic
2. Senate
3. Pax Romana
4. Forum Romanum

Drag the events in the right order. Start at the top with the earliest event

Julius Caesar became a dictator

Augustus became the new emperor

Rome is a republic 

A king ruled Rome