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WorksheetsRome
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 25mins
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Class
Date
1.
The center of Rome where people would go to shop, socialize, and listen to speeches was called
a)
the Square
b)
the Forum
c)
Main Street
d)
the Mall
2.
Which of the following was NOT part of the government during the Roman Republic?
a)
Assemblies
b)
Senate
c)
Congress
d)
Consuls
3.
Many areas of the Roman culture such as writing, religion, and architecture came from
a)
Greece
b)
Asia
c)
Egypt
d)
their own ideas
4.
____ is the idea of keeping all parts of the government equal.
a)
Civic Duty
b)
Equal and Fairness
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Eye for an Eye
5.
____ were the first set of written laws in Rome.
a)
10 Commandments
b)
Roman Code
c)
The Ten Chairs
d)
The Twelve Tables.
6.
French, Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish are known as the ____ languages.
a)
Latino
b)
Latinese
c)
Romial
d)
Romance
7.
Which of the following was a reason Rome was so well connected around the empire?
a)
paved roads
b)
use of telephones
c)
strong, fast horses
d)
nobody ever attacked Rome
8.
Which of the following was NOT one of Rome's great architectural accomplishments?
a)
aqueducts
b)
network of roads
c)
domes
d)
Large buildings made from steel
9.
The first emperor of Rome that marked the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire was
a)
Julius
b)
Augustus
c)
Tiberius
d)
Pompey
10.
What impact did the Punic Wars have on Rome?
a)
After winning the war, Rome controlled trade and travel in the Mediterranean
b)
The war was so expensive that Rome became poor for a long time after
c)
Rome and Carthage made peace and became close friends
d)
Rome was nearly destroyed in the wars
11.
a modern-day football stadium is most similar to which ancient Roman structure?
a)
The Coliseum
b)
The Pantheon
c)
The Forum
d)
The Aqueduct
12.
The city of Rome is located on the ___ River.
a)
Tigris
b)
Nile
c)
Indus
d)
Tiber
13.
The Romans designed many large buildings and bridges with ____ that allowed them to build higher and larger structures.
a)
domes
b)
arches
c)
windows
d)
steel
14.
Which letter on the map shows the location of Rome?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
15.
____ was the language spoken in Rome.
a)
Greek
b)
Roman
c)
Latin
d)
English
16.
What engineering achievement was most important for the city of Rome to reach a high population?
a)
advanced sewer system
b)
using arches in buildings
c)
the Coliseum
d)
domes to cover buildings
17.
Which of the following was NOT true of the Roman Republic?
a)
Citizens voted on officials to represent them.
b)
It was used as a model for the American government.
c)
Dictators were selected to rule during times of emergency.
d)
The plebeians had the most power.
18.
The Roman Senate most likely assassinated Julius Caesar because
a)
He named himself "dictator for life"
b)
He was a spy from Egypt
c)
He wanted to make life better for the plebeians
d)
they worked for Pompey
19.
What effect did the aqueduct have on the Roman Empire?
a)
The god Neptune became more popular
b)
Cities could support larger populations
c)
Boats could ship goods farther away
d)
Floods were prevented from damaging cities
20.
What is the best description of the Pax Romana?
a)
It was a period of peace and wealth
b)
Rome was filled with civil wars
c)
The Romans were conquering many new lands
d)
It was a time of fear and violence
21.
Which is the BEST description of plebeians in Ancient Rome?
a)
a powerful group of judges in Ancient Rome
b)
A large, but politically limited group who were considered commoners
c)
An elite, well-trained group of gladiators
d)
A small group of wealthy nobles who had the most control over the government
22.
Which of the following describes how Rome's government changed over time?
a)
Republic -> Monarchy -> Empire
b)
Empire -> Republic -> Monarchy
c)
Monarchy -> Republic -> Empire
d)
Monarchy -> Empire -> Republic
23.
What was the role of the Etruscans in early Rome?
a)
They taught Greek culture to the Romans.
b)
The Tarquin family came from the Etruscans and established Rome's first government.
c)
They attacked Rome and destroyed many important buildings.
d)
They were Rome's closest ally and helped them take over the Italian peninsula.
24.
Which of the following is true about the government of the Roman Republic?
a)
Senators had the least power
b)
Checks and balances kept any one group from gaining too much power
c)
The plebeians had the most influence in the government
d)
The Republic weakened Rome causing Rome to lose a large amount of land
25.
Rome's location made it difficult for invaders to attack the city because of the peninsula's thin shape and the ___ to the north
a)
Sahara Desert
b)
Alps Mountains
c)
Italian Swamps
d)
Atlantic Ocean
26.
Which is the best description of patricians in Ancient Rome?
a)
a powerful group of judges in Ancient Rome
b)
A large, but politically limited group who were considered commoners
c)
An elite, well-trained group of gladiators
d)
A small group of wealthy nobles who had the most control over the government
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