Ancient Rome Study Guide: The Fourth Period of Expansion

Practice questions based on the Fourth Period of Expansion in Ancient Rome, covering the reign of Augustus and imperial trade/expansion.

As ruler of Rome, what three things did Augustus encourage?

Education, Avt, and ulAerature.

What did Augustus do regarding ruined temples during his grand construction projects?

He completed projects repairing more than 80 ruined temples.

What specific services did Augustus provide for the city of Rome?

He gave Rome its frapolice roro, ecignters and library.

According to the transcript, what three things were built to improve trade routes for the empire's economy?

attarborsS, Canals, and Roads.

How far away were some of the goods that flowed into Rome from?

As far away as China.

How did Roman ColhS make trade easier within the empire?

By providing a single system of currency (money).

Why did the Romans conquer hostile neighbors to add land to the empire?

To keep these countries from attacking the empire or its citizens.

What were the economic reasons for conquering some territories?

Many territories had vast supplies of gold, good farmlands, or other resources the Romans wanted.

Besides control of neighbors and economic reasons, why did some emperors conquer other areas?

Some emperors liked a good fight.