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WorksheetsAncient Rome Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 28mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A(n) ____ is a form of government in early Rome, where the people choose some of the officials.
a)
Democracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Republic
2.
_______ is the emperor who made Christianity the official religion of the Empire.
a)
Constantine
b)
Diocletian
c)
Vespasian
d)
Titus
3.
A person who was often a slave and was a trained fighter in Rome.
a)
gladiator
b)
samauri
c)
daimyo
d)
phalanx
4.
In the early Roman republic, members of the landholding upper class were called
a)
plebians
b)
patricians
c)
priests
d)
gladiators
5.
In the Punic Wars, Rome gained control of the lands around the Mediterranean Sea by defeating
a)
the Greeks.
b)
the Sicilians
c)
the Carthaginians
d)
the Persians
6.
Julius Caesar's enemies assassinated him because
a)
they were angry with him because of his military failures in Gaul.
b)
they were opposed to his expansion into other lands.
c)
they feared he planned to make himself king and lessen the power of the Senate.
d)
they were fearful he would resign.
7.
Which of the following statements is true about the Roman Emperor Augustus (Octavian)?
a)
He led religious rebellions.
b)
He was murdered by the Senate.
c)
His reign brought stability and peace to Rome.
d)
He tolerated Christianity.
8.
The Romans used their engineering skill to build
a)
printing presses to publish Roman law.
b)
advanced compasses to aid navigation.
c)
aqueducts that carried water into the cities.
d)
the first Gothic cathedrals.
9.
A wealthy, upperclass person in the Ancient Roman Republic
a)
patrician
b)
plebian
c)
counsul
d)
dictator
10.
A structure that carries water over long distances
a)
colosseum
b)
dome
c)
aqueduct
d)
arch
11.
An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic
a)
patrician
b)
plebian
c)
counsul
d)
mercenary
12.
A person elected to rule the Roman Republic for a short period in time of emergency
a)
emperor
b)
king
c)
counsul
d)
dictator
13.
Augustus was Julius Caesar's
a)
nephew
b)
son
c)
brother
d)
grandson
14.
A modern soccer stadium is similar to which Roman accomplishment?
a)
Pont du Gard
b)
The Colosseum
c)
Basilica of Constantine
d)
The Pantheon
15.
Why did the Romans create the republic?
a)
So they would not have a king in control.
b)
To defend themselves.
c)
So that every person could be a citizen.
d)
So that judges could make laws.
16.
Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?
a)
Romulus & Remus
b)
Zeus & Hera
c)
Ronulus & Roman
d)
Bill & Ted
17.
Which area was NOT a part of the Roman Empire?
a)
North Africa
b)
Russia
c)
Britain
d)
Gaul
18.
Why did the Romans persecute the early Christians?
a)
Because they looked different.
b)
Because they liked them.
c)
Because they were afraid they would get too much power.
d)
Because they believed in Jesus's teachings.
19.
Which of the following is NOT a reason that led to the fall of the Roman Empire?
a)
Empire was hard to defend because of size.
b)
The economy was failing.
c)
Invasions from barbarian tribes.
d)
Science convinced people the earth was flat and they fell off the edge.
20.
Rome was located near what body of water?
a)
Pacific Ocean
b)
Atlantic Ocean
c)
Red Sea
d)
Mediterranean Sea
21.
What is the name of the amphitheater/arena which still stands today in Rome?
a)
Colosseum
b)
Parthenon
c)
aqueduct
d)
city-state
22.
What do we call the trained fighters in ancient Rome?
a)
slaves
b)
gladiators
c)
Olympians
d)
gods
23.
Rome was located on the _________ River.
a)
Danube
b)
Euphrates
c)
Nile
d)
Tiber
24.
The Pax Romana was a period of
a)
peace, unity, & accomplishments that started during Hannibal's reign.
b)
peace, unity, & accomplishments that lasted nearly 200 years.
c)
distrust & conflict between emperors & the Senate.
d)
conquests & fights for control of the empire.
25.
The _______________ were the common people in Rome.
a)
patricians
b)
plebeians
c)
prolusions
d)
peoria
26.
Which of the following is a form of government in which the people elect representatives to make decisions for them, rather than having a direct voice?
a)
democracy
b)
monarchy
c)
oligarchy
d)
republic
27.
The period that highlighted years of Roman peace was called....
a)
Romana Pax
b)
Pax Romana
c)
Republic Pax
d)
Pax Republic
28.
The Roman government _________ Christians in response to their unwillingness to worship state gods.
a)
praised
b)
worshipped
c)
persecuted
d)
taxed
29.
mountains that separate Italy from the European lands to the north
a)
Appennines
b)
Alps
30.
The two most powerful government officials in Rome
a)
President and VP
b)
Magistrates
c)
Consuls
d)
Patricians
31.
Italy is
a)
an island in the Mediterranean Sea.
b)
a peninsula shaped like a boot.
c)
a large country in Central Europe.
d)
part of Scandinavia.
32.
Which city did Rome fight against in the Punic Wars?
a)
Sparta
b)
Constantinople
c)
Rome
d)
Carthage
33.
What leaders threatened the Senators so much they murdered him?
a)
Augustus
b)
Julius Caesar
c)
Nero
d)
Constantine
34.
The teachings of Jesus of Nazareth led to what religion's development?
a)
Nazarene
b)
Christianity
c)
Judaism
d)
Protestantism
35.
According to legend, Romulus and Remus were raised by a ____.
a)
elephant
b)
dog
c)
wolf
d)
bear
36.
Arches were used to support many bridges & aqueducts.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
Which of the following did NOT lead to the decline in power of the Roman Empire?
a)
Taxes were high & disease was spreading through the empire.
b)
Many of the Roman emperors who ruled between 180 & 312 A.D. ruled badly.
c)
There were not enough invasions to keep the military occupied.
d)
Many emperors were corrupt & enriched themselves at the expense of the Roman people.
38.
The US government is similar to the ancient Roman government in that both...
a)
have a president
b)
are divided into different branches
c)
guarantee everyone freedom of speech
d)
guarantee equal rights to all
39.
Which social group dominated politics during the Roman Republic?
a)
Priests
b)
Plebeians
c)
Patricians
d)
Patriarchs
40.
What advantages did the system of roads provide to Romans?
a)
They allowed soldiers to travel more freely.
b)
They increased efficiency with trade.
c)
Both A & B
d)
Neither A & B
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