Standard 6 Rome Quiz

[WH8.6] Rome: Republic to Empire 2 - Skill/Concept 1. Throughout the Pax Romana, one of the strongest unifying forces in the empire was

• A the Republic.
• B Christianity.
• C the oligarchy.
• D the government.

[WH8.6] Rome: Republic to Empire 2 - Skill/Concept 2. Why were the Punic Wars (264-146 BCE) so important to the Roman Republic?

• A they united the people of the lower European region
• B Carthage was able to invade and capture the city of Rome
• C Sparta was defeated despite a brave stand of 300 warriors
• D they allowed Rome to control the western Mediterranean Sea

[WH8.6] Rome: Republic to Empire 2 - Skill/Concept 3. Beginning in 510 B.C. the Roman Republic began a long period of expansion, but it was not considered an empire until the throne was occupied by

• A Titus, son of Vespasian.
• B Augustus, nephew of Julius Caesar.
• C Caracalla, son of Alexander the Great.
• D Vespasian, emperor of the Flavian Dynasty.

[WH8.6] Rome: Republic to Empire 2 - Skill/Concept 4. The Punic Wars had the GREATEST impact on the expansion of

• A the Roman Empire.
• B the Roman Republic.
• C Egypt's "New Kingdom."
• D Alexander the Great's Empire.

[WH8.6] Rome: Republic to Empire 2 - Skill/Concept 5. Which feature of ancient Rome made it a republic?

• A the absence of a king or an emperor
• B equality for all adult male citizens
• C right to free speech in civic events
• D rule of law elected by representatives

[WH8.6] Rome: Republic to Empire 2 - Skill/Concept 6. Which area had the BIGGEST impact on Rome's ability to obtain metals?

• A Egypt
• B Anatolia
• C Western Europe
• D Central Europe

[WH8.6] Rome: Republic to Empire 3 - Strategic Thinking 7. Which region on the map would have been MOST likely to send grain to Rome?

• A Anatolia
• B Egypt
• C Gaul
• D Spain

[WH8.6] Rome: Republic to Empire 2 - Skill/Concept 8. The Roman geography made it ideal for producing what staple agricultural products?

• A beef, chicken, fish
• B grain, grapes, olives
• C citrus, potatoes, yams
• D nuts, tomatoes, vegetables

[WH8.6] Rome: Republic to Empire 1 - Recall 9. Choose three statements that CORRECTLY describe the governing of the Roman Republic.

• A Patricians were the most powerful social class.
• C The Senate was the most powerful instrument of government.
• E The Senate made the laws for the Republic.
• B The Republic lacked a "separation of powers" in the government.
• D Consuls served for life.

[WH8.6] Rome: Republic to Empire 1 - Recall 10. What mountain range helped to isolate Rome from invaders?

• A Alps
• B Matterhorn
• C Roman
• D Zagros