Review Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome Mid-Unit Review

​Essential Question: How has the legacy of Ancient Rome influenced the modern world?

​How our Mid-Unit Review will work. . .

​The next few slides will cover different topics about Ancient Rome that we have already discussed in class. Many questions come from past assignments and quizzes.

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​Your goal with this Mid-Unit Review is to reflect on what you have learned about Ancient Rome and to start making connections to answer our essential question this unit:

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​How has the legacy of Ancient Rome influenced the modern world?

​How our Mid-Unit Review will work. . .

If you filled out a notecard, you are allowed to use it. You are NOT allowed Google search answers OR use other class work. If you do, you will receive a 0 with no opportunity to earn points back.

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​Do your best to answer the questions on the next few slides. There will be five different sections about Ancient Rome:

​1. Geography

​2. Religion

​3. Achievements

​4. The Roman Republic

​5. The Roman Empire

​HOW YOU WILL BE GRADED

Let's Begin!​

​SECTION 1

​Geography

Multiple Choice

____________________ is an empire that spanned the Mediterranean world and most of Europe. 

• The Greek Empire

• The Roman Empire

• The Chinese Empire

Multiple Choice

Which mountain range is located in northern Italy and provided natural protection to the Ancient Romans?

• The Alps

• Mount Vesivus

• Mount Everest

Multiple Choice

The volcano that destroyed the city of Pompeii is known as ______________. 

• Mount Everest

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Olympis

Section 2​

Religion​

Multiple Choice

Early religion in Ancient Rome centered around ___________.

• Christianity

• Mythology

• Folklore

Multiple Choice

Mythology did not orginate in Ancient Rome. Instead, mythology developed in ____________.

• Russia

• Ancient Greece

• North Africa

Multiple Choice

There were many legends told about Ancient Rome. One of the most popular legends focused on how Rome was founded. According to the legend, who founded Rome?

• Constantine

• Julius Caesar

• Romulus and Remus

Multiple Choice

As Christianity began to spread throughout Ancient Rome, how were early Christians treated?

• Christians were threatened or killed for their religious beliefs

• Christians were allowed to practice their religion

• Government officials were excited about the spread of Christianity

Multiple Choice

In 313 CE, Emperor Constantine issued an order that made it legal to practice Christianity. What was the name of this order?

• The Edict of Milan

• The Twelve Tables

• The 27th Amendment

SECTION 3​

Achievements​

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Choice

What were aqueducts used for?

• Carrying water over long distances

• Providing water to public baths

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

The Colosseum was a large arena in the city of Rome that

• could hold 50,000 people

• had assigned seats based on a person's wealth

• held a variety of events including gladiator fights

• All of the above

Fill in the Blanks

SECTION 4​

The Roman Republic​

Multiple Choice

Who were considered citizens during the Roman Republic?

• men

• women

• enslaved people

Multiple Choice

What was the main branch of government in the Roman Republic?

• The Assembly

• The Senate

• The Bundestag

Multiple Choice

Who was the dictator that ended the Roman Republic?

• Augustus

• Mark Antony

• Julius Caesar

SECTION 5​

​The Roman Empire

Multiple Choice

The 200-year period of peace and stability in the Roman Empire is known as

• The Era of Peace

• Pax Romana

• Reconstruction

Multiple Select

What caused the fall of the Roman Empire? Check all the correct answers. (Hint: There are 3 correct answers)

• the Empire was too large and difficult to manage

• the Empire was running out of money and resources

• Natural disasters destroyed cities

• Attacks from outside tribes and groups