Quiz: Roman Empire
When was Roman Empire founded?
- 27 BCE, Augustus became the first emperor
- 224 CE, Ardashir I overthrew the Parthians
- 509 BCE, the kings expelled; the republic proclaimed
- 206 BCE, Liu Bang founded the dynasty after Qin's fall
Answer
27 BCE, Augustus became the first emperor — Founded: 27 BCE, Augustus became the first emperor.
When did Roman Empire end?
- 476 CE, the last western emperor deposed; the east survived to 1453
- 206 BCE, collapsed in rebellion after the emperor's death
- 27 BCE, Augustus established the empire
- c. 550 CE, broken by Hun invasions
Answer
476 CE, the last western emperor deposed; the east survived to 1453 — Ended: 476 CE, the last western emperor deposed; the east survived to 1453.
Where was the heartland of Roman Empire?
- The Mediterranean, capital Rome, later Constantinople in the east
- Northern India, capital Pataliputra
- China, capitals Chang'an and Luoyang
- Persia and Mesopotamia, capital Ctesiphon
Answer
The Mediterranean, capital Rome, later Constantinople in the east — Heartland: The Mediterranean, capital Rome, later Constantinople in the east.
True or false: The Roman Empire ruled the Mediterranean world for five centuries.
- True
- False
Answer
True — True. The Roman Empire ruled the Mediterranean world for five centuries.