ROMAN M1

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LETS PRACTICE

Which animal was linked to the start of Rome? (1p)

1. Goose
2. Bear
3. Wolf
4. Duck

What is the Roman word for the rich and powerful? (1p)

1. Plebeian
2. Consul
3. Patrician
4. Optimates

Rome started as a monarchy. Why did it change into a republic in 509 BC? (2p)

Explain, using the word republic, what a consul is. (2p)

Why did the Romans have a dictator? (1p)

1. To deal with Julius Caesar
2. To deal with emergencies.
3. Kings were not popular so they called it differently
4. Because Augustus was princeps senatus.

Who was the country after Carthage that Rome really wanted to take over? (1p)

1. Spain
2. Italy
3. France/Gaul
4. Greece

Explain how the patronage system was mostly beneficial to the patricians. (2p)

In 44 BC Caesar was murdered. Why did the senators kill him? (1p)

After the death of Julius Caesar, Octavian takes measures to ensure he won't meet the same fate. Despite he was a Caesar too, the people liked him more. Why? Give two reasons

Match the titles of Augustus with their explanations. (2p)

High priest of Jupiter

People’s tribune

Consul

Princeps senatus

I forbid

General

Speaking in senate

No one could hurt him

Which keyword fits with this description? "to live like Romans do". (1p)

1. Romanisation
2. Optimates
3. Pax Romana
4. Populares

Explain how the Pax Romana led to the spread of Roman culture in Europe. (2p)

What was the main task of the Roman army? (1p)

1. Fighting
2. Building public toilets
3. Building roads
4. Defending the emperor

What was the border between the Roman Empire and their enemies in the north? (1p)

1. The Rhine
2. The Alps
3. The Tiber
4. The Mediterrenean Sea