CKLA Unit 4 Soc. Stud. Review

Which statement is false?

• Ancient Romans believed in many gods and goddesses.

• Most ancient Roman citizens were patricians.

• Plebeian families had to cook their meals outside.

• Roman children were schooled at home.

Which word means the SAME as barbaric?

• large

• fancy

• uncivilized

• very hungry

The Roman senate was made up of ______ senators.

• 12

• 300

• 2

• 200

True or False: During three Punic Wars, Rome and Carthage fought for control of the Mediterranean.

• true

• false

True or False:  The Romans used war elephants to frighten Hannibal and the Carthaginians away.

• True

• False

Where would you go if you wanted to see a chariot race in Ancient Rome?

• Colosseum

• Circus Maximus

• The Forum

• The Atrium

Which word does NOT describe Julius Caesar?

• Cowardly

• Respected

• Brave

• Intelligent

Why did Julius Caesar form an alliance with Cleopatra?

• So Rome could conquer the Gauls

• To help defeat Hannibal

• To import wheat

• To import gold

What does the abbreviation BCE mean?

• Before Cleopatra Existed

• Before Carthage Ended

• Before Constantine Escaped

• Before Common Era

How would Roman citizens respond to food shortages in their cities?

• They would get angry and riot in the streets.

• They would beg senators and consuls for food.

• They would buy more in the Forum

• It's a trick question because there never were food shortages in Rome.