Ancient Rome Test

A wealthy, upperclass person in the Ancient Roman Republic

• patrician

• plebian

• counsul

• dictator

Which of the following was NOT true for women in Ancient Rome?

• Had power over all family matters
• Often married young
• Sometimes went to school, but not often.
• Could not enter politics

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

What language was created by the Romans where many words from today are from?

• Portuguese
• Italian
• Latin
• French

The male ruler of an empire.

• King
• Emperor
• President
• Governor

A group of nations or peoples under one ruler or government.

• Republic
• Democracy
• Emperor
• Empire

Rome is located in which country?

• Greece
• Italy
• Egypt
• France

Which popular Roman attraction is pictured?

• Colosseum
• Pantheon
• Circus Maxiums
• Forum

What important sea is Italy close to? 

• Aegean
• Adriatic 
• Red 
• Mediterranean

What is a forum?

• a panel of ordinary people who, in many democracies, take part in cases that are brought to trial.
• a time of peace in Rome. Latin for “Roman Peace.”
• A tax is a required payment of money to the government at regular intervals.
• a place for the public to gather to hear speeches, shop, worship at temples, and mingle with friends.

What was Caesar's grandnephew called before he became the first emperor of Rome

• Mark Antony
• Scipio
• Sulla
• Octavian