Ancient Rome Unit Test Review

Rome is located on the Italian peninsula, which is shaped like a boot. Which key concept best fits this statement?

• Economy

• Religion

• Geography

• Social Class

Sea traders traveled to Greece, Spain, Northern Africa, and kingdoms of Asia. Which key concept best matches this statement?

• Government and Leadership

• Economy

• Geography

• Social Classes

The Romans used vaults, or series of arches, to construct their buildings. Which key concept best matches this statement?

• Achievements

• Social Classes

• Religion

• Government and Leadership

The apostle Paul, brought Christianity to Rome. Which key concept best matches this statement?

• Geography

• Economy

• Religion

• Social Classes

Two rulers called consuls ruled at the same time to guarantee against corruption. Which key concept best matches this statement?

• Achievements

• Government and Leadership

• Religion

• Economy

Patricians were wealthy leaders at the top of society. Which key concept best matches this statement?

• Social Classes

• Economy

• Geography

• Government and Leadership

Rome is located on which continent?

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How did the Punic Wars impact the Romans?

• After the wars, Rome had control over a large empire and became a leading world power.

• The Romans established a direct democracy and became the first nation to allow women to vote.

• Rome became allies with the Gauls and the Spanish, and together they formed the Pompeian League.

• The Roman Republic collapsed after losing too much land and resources during the wars.

Which two groups of people fought the Punic Wars?

• Rome and China

• Italy and Greece

• Rome and Carthage

• Carthage and India

All of the following reasons contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire, EXCEPT:

• Most emperors were military men, not politicians. They used money to pay themselves and the loyalty of their men, instead of supporting the economy of the Empire.

• The empire had grown too large to protect. Enemies launched so many attacks that the Empire could not keep up the defense.

• When Rome stopped conquering new lands, new sources of wealth were no longer available to pay the army.

• Augustus Caesar's rule marked the beginning of a period known as Pax Romana.