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6th Chap. 21 Review
6th Chap. 21 The Roman Republic Becomes an Empire Review Questions
Question | Answer |
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How did Julius Caesar develop a reputation for leadership? | as a powerful general |
Why was Julius Caesar popular amongst the plebeians? | because of his military leadership and reforms to help poor people |
Cause: Julius Caesar ordered the Senate to make him dictator for life. What was the effect? | Effect: People in government feared he was becoming too powerful. |
Cause: People in government feared Julius Caesar was becoming too powerful. What was the effect? | Effect: A group of patricians in the Senate plotted to assassinate him. |
What is one statement that accurately describes the rule of Augustus Caesar? | Augustus was Julius Caesar's great nephew and adopted son. |
What is a second statement that accurately describes the rule of Augustus Caesar? | Augustus established the Roman Empire. |
What is a third statement that accurately describes the rule of Augustus Caesar? | Augustus ruled during the Pax Romana. |
What is one way Augustus Caesar changed Rome's government? | He set up a governor to oversee each province. |
What is a second way Augustus Caesar changed Rome's government? | He established a civil service system. |
What is a third way Augustus Caesar changed Rome's government? | He changed the tax system. |
How did Augustus Caesar establish the Roman empire's borders? | by using natural boundaries |
What effect did the Pax Romana have on the economy in the Roman provinces? | Trade flourished throughout the provinces as a common currency was used. |
The Pax Romana began in 27 BCE and lasted over 200 years. Why is this period called the Pax Romana? | It was a period of stability, peace, and progress with no major wars. |
Roman builders used ______________ to create soaring open spaces in the interior of temples, palaces, and public baths. | domes |
Roman builders used __________ to support high amounts of weight and reduce the amount of concrete needed. They are still visible in ____________ constructed by Roman builders that are still standing today. | arches; bridges |
How was an aqueduct used? | to transport water |
How did Roman builders construct sanitation systems? | They built a system of sewers covered with stones. |
How was the Roman Colosseum used? | for entertainment |
What role did Roman roads play in the Roman Empire? | The roads in Rome's empire expanded with the empire and improved the movement of goods and armies. |