The Roman Empire

The Roman Empire

8th Grade

30 Qs

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The Roman Empire

The Roman Empire

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Why was the location of the Roman Empire in Italy so important?

It was right on the Mediterranean Sea which was surrounded by empires and trade 
It was surrounded by many rivers which supplied a good source of water
It was surrounded by fertile farmland which helped establish good agriculture
It was just a good place to be

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What are two reasons why Rome started out successfully in the beginning?

Animals and rivers
Trade and fertile farmland
Rivers and Trade
Fertile farmland and animals

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Who did the Romans overthrow in order to start their empire?

Egyptians
Phoenicians
Etruscans
Carthage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Who was the brave man that held  off the Etruscans long enough on a bridge to let the Romans win- according to legend?

Hannibal
Caesar
Augustus
Horatius

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is a Republic? 

a form of government in which kings and queens are the rulers
a form of government in which all of the power is in the hands of the citizens
a form of government in which the leader is not a monarch and certain citizens have the right to vote
a foem of government headed by a religious leader

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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How many patricians served in the Senate and for how long?

300 and they served for life
500 and they served for 10 years
500 and they served for life
300 and they served for 10 years

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What are the members of the second and larger group of Roman citizens who were less wealthy called?

patricians
philosophers
slaves
plebeians

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