Question

grade 9 > roman empire
nero was the last emperor of the julio-claudian dynasty
a. true
b. false
grade 9 > roman empire
who led a revolt against nero in ce 68?
a. servius sulpicius galba
b. gaius julius vindex
c. lucius verginius rufus
d. gnaeus domitius ahenobarbus
grade 9 > roman empire
pompeii had all of the features of a modern roman city including an amphitheater, fountains, and heated baths.
a. true
b. false
grade 9 > roman empire
earthquakes near mount vesuvius became frequent in the years before its eruption.
a. true
b. false
grade 9 > roman empire
what was the new type of coin created by constantine?
a. sestertius
b. denarius
c. drachma
d. solidus
grade 9 > roman empire
despite reforms, constantine’s military lost territory to the franks and sarmatians.
a. true
b. false
grade 9 > roman empire
constantine convened the first council of ____nicaea____.
grade 9 > roman empire
constantine was responsible for building the hagia sophia.
a. true
b. false
grade 9 > roman empire
after octavian, \augustus\ became the title for the roman emperor.
a. true
b. false
grade 9 > roman empire
caesar was a higher title than augustus.
a. true
b. false
grade 9 > roman empire
how do new leaders take power in the roman republic?
a. by inheritance or by force
b. appointed by the senate
c. elected by popular vote
d. none of the above

Explanation:

To solve these questions, we analyze each one based on Roman Empire history:

1. Nero was the last emperor of the Julio - Claudian dynasty.

The Julio - Claudian dynasty's last emperor was Nero. So the answer is a. True.

2. Who led a revolt against Nero in CE 68?

Gaius Julius Vindex led a revolt against Nero in 68 CE. So the answer is b. Gaius Julius Vindex.

3. Pompeii had all of the features of a modern Roman city including an amphitheater, fountains, and heated baths.

Pompeii was a typical Roman city with such features. So the answer is a. True.

4. Earthquakes near Mount Vesuvius became frequent in the years before its eruption.

There were frequent earthquakes before Mount Vesuvius erupted (destroying Pompeii). So the answer is a. True.

5. What was the new type of coin created by Constantine?

Constantine created the solidus. So the answer is d. solidus.

6. Despite reforms, Constantine’s military lost territory to the Franks and Sarmatians.

Constantine’s military did lose territory to the Franks and Sarmatians despite reforms. So the answer is a. True.

7. Constantine convened the First Council of ____Nicaea____.

The First Council of Nicaea was convened by Constantine. So the answer is Nicaea (this is a fill - in - the - blank, and the answer is Nicaea).

8. Constantine was responsible for building the Hagia Sophia.

Hagia Sophia was built by Justinian, not Constantine. So the answer is b. False.

9. After Octavian, “Augustus” became the title for the Roman Emperor.

After Octavian (who took the title Augustus), Augustus became the title for Roman Emperors. So the answer is a. True.

10. Caesar was a higher title than Augustus.

Augustus was a higher (more prestigious) title than Caesar. So the answer is b. False.

11. How do new leaders take power in the Roman Republic?

In the Roman Republic, leaders (like consuls) were elected by popular vote. So the answer is c. Elected by popular vote.

Answer:

s:

1. a. True
2. b. Gaius Julius Vindex
3. a. True
4. a. True
5. d. solidus
6. a. True
7. Nicaea
8. b. False
9. a. True
10. b. False
11. c. Elected by popular vote