WorksheetsRome Post Test
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 41mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Two brothers supposedly raised by a wolf who are said to be part of the founding of Rome were
a)
Rogers and Hammerstein
b)
Julius and Marcus
c)
Brutus and Romulus
d)
Romulus and Remus
2.
Rome started as small city on what land feature?
a)
Italian peninsula
b)
Italian island
c)
Macedonian peninsula
d)
Macedonian island
3.
Which one is the correct way that Romans governments changed over time?
a)
Republic - Oligarchy - Empire - Monarchy
b)
Oligarchy - Republic - Monarchy - Empire
c)
Monarchy - Oligarchy - Republic - Empire
d)
Monarchy - Empire - Oligarchy - Republic
4.
Which is the correct pairing to represent the members of the Roman Senate?
a)
Patricians were aristocrats /
Plebians were wealthy land owners
Plebians were wealthy land owners
b)
Plebians were aristocrats / Patricians were farmers and soldiers
c)
Patricians were farmers and soldiers /
Plebians were common men
Plebians were common men
d)
Patricians were wealthy aristocrats /
Plebians were farmers and soldiers
Plebians were farmers and soldiers
5.
Which form of government is the best example of citizens voting for representatives who will then make laws and and select leaders?
a)
Democracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Empirical
d)
Republic
6.
Select the phrase which best goes in the blank.
The Twelve Tables were ____________ constitution.
The Twelve Tables were ____________ constitution.
a)
the first written
b)
the longest
c)
the harshest
d)
not a formal
7.
Which Roman leader was assassinated by members of the Senate?
a)
Julius Caesar
b)
Augustus Caesar
c)
Emperor Octavian
d)
Scipio
8.
Which major world religion began during the Roman Empire?
a)
Islam
b)
Hinduism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Christianity
9.
Which Roman leader supposedly converted to "Christianity"?
a)
Emperor Constantine
b)
Julius Caesar
c)
Emperor Theodosius I
d)
Augustus Caesar
10.
What name was given to the period of peace throughout Rome from 27 B.C. to 180 A.D.?
a)
Pax Sinica
b)
Pax Romana
c)
Pax Remulus
d)
Pax Tableta
11.
All of the following represent the greatness of Rome except
a)
Colosseum
b)
Aqueducts
c)
Roman Legions
d)
Ziggurats
12.
Which one of these was not a cause of the fall of the Roman Empire?
Remember: They were never conqoured, they became lazy, people didn't like the emperors and the Roman people became weak.
Remember: They were never conqoured, they became lazy, people didn't like the emperors and the Roman people became weak.
a)
truly superior enemy
b)
poor leadership
c)
rising crime
d)
breakdown of society / family structure
13.
What were the names of the Warriors who fought in the Colesseum?
a)
Gladiators
b)
Us
c)
Greek soldiers
d)
I don't know
14.
What is an aqueduct?
a)
System of pipes created to carry water to places without water
b)
Something to do with duct tape?
c)
A system that the Romans created so people could travel by horse
15.
True or False: Romans created the first highway systems
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Whats a highway?
16.
Assassinated by a group of senators
a)
Marc Antony
b)
Julius Caesar
c)
Marcus Aurelius
d)
Augustus
17.
A modern soccer stadium is similar to which Roman accomplishment?
a)
Pont du Gard
b)
The Colosseum
c)
Basilica of Constantine
d)
The Pantheon
18.
Which group most heavily influenced Roman art and architecture?
a)
Babylonians
b)
Greeks
c)
Egyptians
d)
Persians
19.
A wealthy, upperclass person in the Ancient Roman Republic
a)
patrician
b)
plebian
c)
counsul
d)
dictator
20.
An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic
a)
patrician
b)
plebian
c)
counsul
d)
mercenary
21.
A person elected to rule the Roman Republic for a short period in time of emergency
a)
emperor
b)
king
c)
counsul
d)
dictator
22.
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.
23.
Who divided the empire into 2 parts, to make it easier to rule?
a)
Constantine
b)
Nero
c)
Caesar
d)
Diocletian
24.
Which emperor wanted to share power with the senate? Hint: he controlled the time known as Pax Romana?
a)
Julius Caesar
b)
Caligula
c)
Augustus
d)
Diocletian
25.
What city was buried in ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted?
a)
Naples
b)
Florence
c)
Rome
d)
Pompeii
26.
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.
27.
Rome was located near what body of water?
a)
Pacific Ocean
b)
Atlantic Ocean
c)
Red Sea
d)
Mediterranean Sea
28.
What do we call the trained fighters in ancient Rome?
a)
slaves
b)
gladiators
c)
Olympians
d)
gods
29.
What type of art is ancient Rome famous for?
a)
pottery
b)
cursive
c)
paintings
d)
mosaics
30.
Rome was located on the _________ River.
a)
Danube
b)
Euphrates
c)
Nile
d)
Tiber
31.
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.
32.
The 12 Tables were the written law of the Roman Republic.
a)
True
b)
False
33.
What event brings an end to the Roman Republic?
a)
Rome was conquered by Germanic tribes
b)
Punic Wars
c)
After crossing the Rubicon, Julius Caesar defeats his enemies & becomes dictator for life.
d)
Christians took power in Rome
34.
Who led Carthage's forces across the Alps in the 2nd Punic War?
a)
Caesar
b)
Hannibal
c)
Hasdrubal
d)
Scipio
35.
The Roman government _________ Christians in response to their unwillingness to worship state gods.
a)
praised
b)
worshipped
c)
persecuted
d)
taxed
36.
Which city did Rome fight against in the Punic Wars?
a)
Sparta
b)
Constantinople
c)
Rome
d)
Carthage
37.
The teachings of Jesus of Nazareth led to what religion's development?
a)
Nazarene
b)
Christianity
c)
Judaism
d)
Protestantism
38.
According to legend, Romulus and Remus were raised by a ____.
a)
elephant
b)
dog
c)
wolf
d)
bear
39.
The public baths were an important part of ancient Roman life. In addition to providing a place for people to bath, the Roman baths were also used for which purpose?
a)
a place to watch theatrical performances
b)
a place to conduct government business
c)
a place for worship
d)
a place for socializing
40.
How many Punic Wars were there?
a)
Two
b)
Three
c)
Four
d)
Five
41.
Who won the Punic Wars in order of their victories?
a)
Carthage, Rome, Rome
b)
Rome, Carthage, Carthage
c)
Carthage, Carthage, Carthage
d)
Rome, Rome, Rome
42.
Roman Gods were similar to the Gods of____.
a)
The French
b)
The Greeks
c)
The Turks
d)
Carthage
43.
What is a colony?
a)
A group of soldiers in ranks of 100 that are used to defend a fort
b)
A city that has multiple aspects of civilization
c)
A place that is settled from a distance from the country that controls it
d)
A region controlled by natives
44.
Who was Roman emperor from 117 to 138 CE/AD? He re-built the Pantheon, constructed the Temple of Venus and Roman, and built, and walls in Britania?
a)
Hadrian
b)
Augustus
c)
Nero
d)
Commodus
45.
How was a marketplace in ancient Rome called?
a)
Agora
b)
Green makret
c)
Forum
d)
Crown Plaza
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