Ancient Rome Test Review

An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic.

• patrician
• plebeian
• emperor
• Julius Ceasar

An economic situation in which there is more money, but it has less value.

• weak, corrupt rulers
• too big of an empire
• mercenaries
• inflation

One of two officials who led the Roman Republic.

• patrician
• consul
• senator
• plebeian

A sometimes violent show that served as entertainment for ancient Romans.

• epistle
• gladiator
• circus
• dictator

A letter written by the disciples to Christian groups.

• epistle
• republic
• messiah
• Jesus

People who fought for the entertainment of others in ancient Rome.

• gladiators
• dictators
• emperors
• martyrs

A large ampitheater built in Rome around A.D. 70.

• Soldier Field
• Colosseum
• United Center
• HBMS Gym

A soldier who serves for pay in a foreign country.

• dictator
• mercenary
• messiah
• plebeian

Romans were tolerant of other religions throughout their empire as long as they

• agreed to join the Roman army.
• showed loyalty to the Roman gods and emperor.
• agreed to become slaves.
• agreed to give up their religion after a period of time.

Which of the following slaves had the best chance to earn their freedom?

• farm slaves
• slaves that worked on ships
• household slaves
• gladiators