7th grade Rise of Empires Practice Quiz

Which government am I? The citizens control the government and all decisions are made by the people.

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Tyranny

Which government am I? I am the sole leader. I rule from a throne, with a crown and make all decisions myself.

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

• Democracy

Which government am I? I rule with a group of my wealthy peers.

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

• Tyranny

Which government am I? I took power by force and I control everything, however, I need to keep my supporters happy to keep power.

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Democracy

• Tyranny

Which government am I? Leaders are elected by the people, but we use a system of checks and balances to prevent anyone from having more power than someone else.

• Democracy

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

Which of these are characteristics of an empire?

• Technology, religion, stable food supply, writing system

• Technology, trade, strong leader and military, lots of territory

• Trade, Language, Large population, architecture

• Technology, Iron, near a body of water

The development of what led to better weapons and technology?

• Silk

• Gold

• Bronze

• Iron

Which two continents are shown on the map?

• Asia and India

• Asia and Africa

• Europe and Asia

• North and South America

Which geographic feature MOST helped Rome trade?

• the pacific ocean

• the Mediterranean Sea

• the Nile River

• All are correct

In a republic, citizens ___________  leaders to represent them.

• kill
• elect
• unite