Roman Empire Quiz Questions And Answers

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1.

Which of the following people took over the rule after Caesar was killed?
- A.
  
  Nero
- B.
  
  Marcus Aurelius
- C.
  
  Octavian
- D.
  
  Alexander the Great
2.

Which of the following was a luxury item that the Roman acquired from trade? Give all anwsers that apply.
- A.
  
  Silk
- B.
  
  Marble
- C.
  
  Gems
- D.
  
  Spices
3.

Who is considered to be the 1st emperor of the Roman Empire?
- A.
  
  Caesar
- B.
  
  Octavian
- C.
  
  Hannibal
- D.
  
  Scipio Africanus
4.

Which of the following describes the main concern of the Roman economy?
- A.
  
  Conquering more land in order to get rare goods to trade
- B.
  
  Feeding the soldiers and city dwellers
- C.
  
  Getting ostrich eggs from Nubia
- D.
  
  Getting elephants from Africa
5.

True or False. Britian was not considered to be very rebellious in the Roman Empire.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

The year historians claim the Roman Empire reached it's peak is
7.

Sicily was one of the following that provided Rome with much needed grain. True or False?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Augustus increased taxes so that he could pay for all his improvement plans and additions to the city. Did he really do this true or false?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

The pax romana ended during the reign of
10.

33% of the Roman's Empire consisted of slaves. T or F?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Octavian was the one responsible for starting the pax romana.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Which job would be occupied by a member in the elite class?
- A.
  
  Farmer
- B.
  
  Shopkeeper
- C.
  
  Judge
- D.
  
  Soldier
13.

The Circus Maximus was a large place where Romans would go to watch and enjoy events like chariot races.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

2% of the Roman Empire consisted of the elite class.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Tiberius took over after the death of Octavian.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

Amber was NOT a good that was manufactured in Italian communites.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

The emperor in charge at Rome's height was Julius Caesar.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

Augustus,Tiberius,Trajan
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

Insulae is the name given to "apartment-building-like" structures.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

Agriculture is considered to be the backbone of the Roman economy.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

The pax romana was a time of peace and unity during the Roman Empire.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

Which of the following pairs of items did traders bring from Africa?
- A.
  
  Ostrich eggs and Ivory
- B.
  
  Tigers and ostrich eggs
- C.
  
  Ivory and incense
- D.
  
  Incense and tigers
23.

Silk was an item that was acquired from the Far East.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

Mining was the largest industury in the Roman empire.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
25.

Only a small portion of the pop. could afford to purchase such goods.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False