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Ancient Rome Review

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What group was at the top of society in Ancient Rome?
a)
patricians
b)
plebieans
c)
representatives
d)
tribunes
2.
Which form of government was adopted in Rome when a dictator came to power?
a)
limited power
b)
absolute power
c)
communistic
d)
capitalistic
3.
Which term was created during Roman times?
a)
republic
b)
democracy
c)
monarchy
d)
diplomacy
4.
What does the Latin term Pax Romana mean?
a)
Roman police
b)
Roman peace
c)
Roman Republic
d)
Roman pride
5.
What geographic feature in Northern Italy helped provide protection from invaders?
a)
the Mediterranean Sea
b)
the Alps
c)
the Ural Mountains
d)
the Black Sea
6.
Which body of water helped Rome become an empire due to its geographic location?
a)
Aegean Sea
b)
the Red Sea
c)
the Dead Sea
d)
the Mediterranean Sea
7.
Which African country did Rome get into a battle with for the control of the Mediterranean Sea?
a)
Carthage
b)
Chad
c)
Congo
d)
Sudan
8.
Who was most responsible for moving Rome away from a republican form of government and making it a dictatorship?
a)
Cincinnatus
b)
Julius Caesar
c)
Marc Antony
d)
Octavian
9.
Which group ruled over Rome prior to the establishment of the Republic?
a)
Egyptians
b)
Etruscans
c)
Greeks
d)
Mongols
10.
Why were the members of the Senate important in Ancient Rome?
a)
They were self-appointed officials. 
b)
They were chosen by the king.
c)
They influenced government.
d)
They controlled the military.
11.
What was the most significant feature of Roman Law?
a)
Equal punishment for crime committed.
b)
An individual was innocent until proven guilty.
c)
Laws were adopted with the approval of all city-states
d)
All laws held religious backing and support.
12.
What was one of Ancient Rome's most significant contributions to Europe?
a)
a system of laws
b)
poetry and drama
c)
mathematics
d)
economics
13.
What was the purpose of tribunes, assemblies, and consuls in the Roman Republic?
a)
to control the military and decide when to go to war
b)
to serve as spiritual leaders to the people
c)
to hear criminal cases and decide a punishment
d)
to represent the interests of various groups of people
14.
What feature of the Roman Republic is used in the United States to prevent any government group from becoming too powerful?
a)
the election of a dictator during war time
b)
a branch of government devoted to representing the poor
c)
a system of checks and balances
d)
a code of laws written down for all people to read
15.

Which statement best reflects the importance of the Ancient Roman structures in these photographs?

a)

Roman structures served as examples of poor architectural planning.

b)

Roman structures were destroyed by a war with the Goths and Vandals.

c)

Roman structures were built so well that many remain today.

d)

Roman structures showed strong ties to Ancient Egyptian designs.

16.
During the expansion of the Roman Empire, what was built to help unite and strengthen the empire?
a)
a network of roads               
b)
government buildings for tax collectors 
c)
 aqueducts to provide water           
d)
military bases to house soldiers
17.
Which civilization had the largest influence on Roman art and literature?
a)
Carthage
b)
Egypt
c)
Greece
d)
Macedonia
18.
What impact has Latin, the language of the Romans, had on the development of the English language?
a)
English is a Romance Language and comes directly from Latin.
b)
English uses the same letters and numbers as Latin.
c)
Many common English words, phrases, and scientific terminology come from Latin.
d)
Since English developed in a different region of the world, Latin had little influence on it.  
19.
What engineering development by the Romans allowed them to build higher and stronger structures such as aqueducts and the Coliseum?
a)
arches
b)
columns
c)
domes
d)
roads
20.
The Age of Pericles in Greece and the Pax Romana of Rome had what in common?
a)
They were both times of advancements in democratic ideals.
b)
They were both a time of increased contributions in the arts and sciences.
c)
They both resulted in the overthrow of an oppressive government.
d)
They both resulted in the end of religious unity.
21.
This is a photograph of how the Roman Colosseum looks today. What does this image of the Colosseum show about Roman society?
a)
Romans were adept at engineering and designed enduring    structures.
b)
Romans believed that the Colosseum was important for  religious purposes.
c)
Romans were not skilled craftsmen because only a portion of  the Colosseum remains.
d)
Romans valued temples and houses of worship and spent  large amounts on them.
22.
How could the Roman Republic suspend democracy and offset its system of checks and balances?
a)
Romans put senators that failed to pass favorable laws on trial without due process
b)
The Roman senate could shut down the entire government with a unanimous vote.
c)
Romans could elect a dictator to rule with absolute power in times of emergency.
d)
The Roman king could close the senate for short periods of time.
23.
What was one significant legacy of the Roman Republic?
a)
It caused a rapid decline in education.
b)
It destroyed centuries of advancements in the arts.
c)
 It laid the foundation for unending stability in Europe
d)
It promoted the codification of laws.
24.
How did the invention of the arch impact Roman architecture?
a)
It allowed Romans to build larger and taller buildings.
b)
It allowed Romans to use less materials when building.
c)
It decreased the construction time for Roman builders.
d)
It increased the cost of building bridges and aqueducts.
25.
In which area did Ancient Rome make the largest contribution to the world?
a)
economics
b)
poetry
c)
drama
d)
law
26.

How did the construction of roads increase the strength of the Roman Empire and establish the Pax Romana?

a)

Roads provided escape routes for citizens attacked by Germanic tribes

b)

Roads unified the Roman Empire and increased trade.

c)

Roads prevented the expansion of overseas trade.

d)

Roads were heavily taxed and created a large income for the Roman Empire.

27.
What were the key characteristics that defined the Pax Romana?
a)
revolution, democracy, and Christianity
b)
war, decline, and famine
c)
conquest, upheaval, and wealth
d)
peace, prosperity, and expansion
28.
What impact did the language of the Roman civilization have on the English language?
a)
Many English words can be traced to Latin roots.
b)
The entire English language is based on Latin.
c)
English vowel sounds are based on Italian.
d)
The English alphabet is based on the Greek alphabet.
29.
How were the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire different?
a)
The Republic was democratic while the Empire was ruled by a dictator.
b)
The Republic was ruled by a dictator while the Empire was democratic.
c)
The Republic made peace with its neighbors while the Empire waged war.
d)
The Republic waged war on its neighbors while the Empire made peace.
30.
Why did the Roman government create a system of checks and balances?
a)
to prevent invaders from controlling the government
b)
to defend the government from a potential military takeover
c)
to defend the people from being abused by their government
d)
to prevent any one person or group from gaining too much power
31.
Increased trade brought ancient Rome into conflict with what other ancient culture?
a)
Athens
b)
Carthage
c)
Greece
d)
Persia
32.
How did the Roman wars with Carthage change the Roman Republic?
a)
They bankrupt the Republic.
b)
They caused unrest inside the Republic.
c)
They helped expand the Republic's territory.
d)
They led to the destruction of the Roman military.
33.
What did the Roman Emperors do to try and stop protests and keep the support of the poor?
a)
They organized food supplies and entertainment called "bread and circuses".
b)
They ended slavery throughout the empire.
c)
They divided land so that the poor could have more to farm.
d)
They gave the right to vote to non-citizens.
34.
What event is depicted in this illustration?
a)
a meeting of the Senate
b)
an event at the Coliseum
c)
a revolt of the people
d)
the death of Julius Caesar
35.
Why was Julius Caesar assassinated?
a)
His enemies feared he would declare himself the King of Rome.
b)
His death was a punishment for his military failures.
c)
He was disliked by other cultures as Rome expanded.
d)
His enemies opposed Roman expansion and wanted to stop him.
36.
Why did the Roman Emperors start "bread and circuses?"
a)
to spread Roman culture
b)
to display the wealth of the Emperors
c)
to stop protests and uprisings by the people
d)
to recruit a more talented army
37.

This map shows the Roman Empire. According to this map, at its height, what major body of water did the Roman Empire surround?

a)

the Atlantic Ocean

b)

the Caspian Sea

c)

the Mediterranean Sea

d)

the Pacific Ocean

38.

Based on this map, what impact did its geographical location have on the city of Rome?

a)

It prevented contact with Europe.

b)

It promoted trade with neighbors.

c)

It promoted religious diversity.

d)

It blocked expansion.

39.

This chart shows factors that led to the fall of the Roman Empire. Which statement completes this chart?

a)

The government placed higher taxes on its people.

b)

Wars with Carthage bankrupted the military.

c)

The economy boomed as trade with Asia grew.

d)

The Roman Republic began as citizens rebelled against the emperor.

40.
Which method was most successful in expanding the Roman Empire?
a)
forming political alliances with other empires
b)
sending missionaries to explore new lands and convert the people to Christianity
c)
arranging marriages between top Roman officials and daughters of leaders in other empires
d)
using a strong military to conquer foreign lands
41.
Caesar Augustus started the era of Pax Romana. What was significant about this time period?
a)
The Roman Empire continued to be at war with Carthage.
b)
The Roman Empire decreased in size and wealth.
c)
The Roman Empire experienced a time of peace and prosperity.
d)
The Roman Empire gave voting rights to everyone under its control
42.
How did Julius Caesar change the government of Rome?
a)
He set up a representative democracy and allowed all citizens to vote.
b)
He introduced the idea of the rule of law and proclaimed that all citizens should be treated fairly.
c)
He instituted military rule and shifted the focus of the empire to conquering other civilizations.
d)
He took steps to weaken the Senate and make himself a dictator.
43.
How did Rome's location impact its interaction with other civilizations?
a)
Rome was located high in the mountains, making it difficult for other civilizations to reach it.
b)
Rome was located on the Mediterranean Sea, making trade with other civilizations easy.
c)
Rome was isolated by its location and had little contact with other civilizations.
d)
Rome had no natural boundaries and was subject to constant attack by outsiders.
44.

These are notes taken by a student in class. What would be the best title for these notes?

a)

The Rise of Julius Caesar

b)

The Fall of the Roman Empire

c)

The Spread of Christianity in Europe

d)

The Growth of International Trade

45.

Why did the Germanic invasions of the Roman Empire cause the Roman government to raise taxes?

a)

The invasions strengthened the economy.

b)

The invasions increased trade.

c)

The invasions increased the costs of the military.

d)

The invasions formed new currencies.

46.

What effect did Julius Caesar have on Roman culture during the 1st Century BCE?

a)

He initiated the move from a republic to a democracy.

b)

He started the First Triumvirate, strengthening the Senate and Patrician class.

c)

He initiated movement from a republic to a dictatorship.

d)

He started the Second Triumvirate, weakening the Senate and Patrician class.

47.
Which was a characteristic of the Ancient Roman Empire?
a)
it was ruled by a pharaoh.
b)
It was ruled by an absolute monarch.
c)
It had a strong central government.
d)
It had a market economy.
48.

How did the Roman Empire’s need to maintain a large military presence in distant lands impact the stability of the empire?

a)

It led to higher taxes that upset the common people.

b)

It provided protection from invaders that strengthened the economy.

c)

It prevented the government from increasing trade and weakened the economy.

d)

It increased tensions at the borders and led to many invasions.

49.
How did the Alps Mountains impact the safety of the Roman Empire?
a)
The Alps Mountains were short and flat, leaving Rome open for invasion.
b)
The Alps Mountains provided rich soil and great lands for farming.
c)
The Alps Mountains were active volcanoes that damaged cities.
d)
The Alps Mountains provided a natural barrier against invasion.
50.
What role did the Etruscans play in the early development of the Roman government?
a)
The Etruscans broke up the Republic and divided the Roman territory.
b)
The Etruscans formed an alliance with Carthage to create an oligarchy.
c)
The Etruscans defended the city and prevented the creation of a monarchy.
d)
The Etruscans conquered the city of Rome and established a monarchy.
51.
What was one important outcome of the development of a republican form of government in Rome?
a)
the expansion of military power   
b)
 the codification of laws
c)
the growth of mercantilism
d)
the loss of population
52.

Why was the Roman Empire split in two?

a)

Julius Caesar was overthrown by the Visigoths.

b)

The Roman army began to rebel against the leaders.

c)

The leadership did not like the idea of Islam becoming the main religion.

d)

The empire had become too large for the Romans to control.

53.
How did the First Triumvirate impact Roman society?
a)
It empowered the Senate and the patrician class.
b)
It weakened the power of the Emperor.
c)
It empowered the Roman generals.
d)
It weakened the Senate and the patrician class.  

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