Roman Unit Test

Which continent was NOT included in the territory of the Roman Empire?

• Europe

• Asia

• Australia

• Africa

Which of the following is the name of a Roman god?

• Zeus

• Jupiter

• Hades

• Poseidon

The name of the religion introduced in the Roman Empire, and why it was popular.

• Ancestor worship- it made people feel connected

• Zoroastrianism- it said light is the best

• Christianity- it said anyone could go to heaven

• Hinduism- it said you would be reincarnated

The type of government used in Rome with voting for consuls and voting plebeians into the government. It was a representative democracy established in 509 BCE.

• Republic

• Dictatorship

• Empire

• Direct democracy

A time of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire from 27 BCE-180 CE.

• The Good Times

• Marcus Aurelius

• Pax Romana

• The Gold Years

How many senators were included in the republic?

• 10

• 50

• 100

• 300

The language used by the Romans throughout their empire.

• Spanish

• English

• Latin

• Arabic

What was the body of water controlled by the Romans and used for trade?

• Pacific Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

• North Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

Which of the following was one of the causes for the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Invention of gunpowder

• Invasion by barbarian tribes

• Many volcanoes erupt at once

• We don't know any causes

What did the emperor and other government officials do to control and distract the poorer citizens of Rome?

• Forced them to join the army

• Required them to learn a new language

• Banished them out of the empire to barbarians

• Provided entertainment like circuses and gladiator fights