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WorksheetsSFM Ancient Rome
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 50mins
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Class
Date
1.
Augustus was one of the first dictators of the Roman Empire. Which is the best description of a dictator?
a)
A ruler who was chosen in free elections by the people
b)
A ruler who dictates ideas to their assistants
c)
A ruler who has absolute power
d)
A ruler who is disliked by their subjects
2.
Under Augustus, Rome enjoyed a peaceful period that lasted about 200 years. This was referred to as the:
a)
Golden Age
b)
Pax Romana
c)
Peace Time
d)
Age of 200 Olive Branches
3.
Which ancient civilization influenced Roman religion the most?
a)
Mesopotamia
b)
Egypt
c)
Nubia
d)
Greece
4.
Romans founded a new type of government called a republic. What is a republic?
a)
A government with one ruler, such as a king or queen.
b)
A government with officials chosen as representatives of the people.
c)
A government with a ruler who had unlimited power.
d)
A government with equal rights for all people.
5.
Why was Rome able to conquer a vast (huge) empire?
a)
Because of its wealth
b)
Because of its well trained and well-disciplined army
c)
Because of its organized religious missionaries
d)
Because its land area was so immense.
6.
One of the main characteristics of the Senate, in the Roman Empire, includes:
a)
they executed wrongdoers
b)
they registered newborns into society
c)
they sometimes acted as a court
d)
they created laws
7.
A patrician was
a)
a commoner
b)
a priest
c)
the father of a family
d)
an aristocrat of the early Roman Republic
8.
Julius Caesar was murdered because
a)
he was a weak and powerless ruler
b)
he had ruthlessly exterminated millions of innocent citizens
c)
roman aristocrats feared his power
d)
his wealth was envied by everyone
9.
Who eventually succeeded Julius Caesar to the throne?
a)
Nero
b)
Octavian
c)
Marc Anthony
d)
Mrs. Dennis
10.
What is an Empire?
a)
Ruled by one person who came to power by force or bloodline
b)
Ruled by many people who must agree on the rules
c)
People have the power to vote
11.
Which people were not allowed a vote or a voice in Ancient Rome?
a)
Slaves and Women
b)
Poor Men
c)
Rich Men
12.
Before Julius Caesar was considered an Emperor, he was elected to what role?
a)
Dictator
b)
Dictator for Life
c)
Sultan
d)
President
13.
In what sea was Rome a peninsula, which allowed it to prosper in trade and interact with and conquer other lands?
a)
Red
b)
Black
c)
Mediterranean
d)
Arabian
14.
In 509 BC, the Romans rebelled against what people and monarchy and set up a new type of government?
a)
Carthaginians
b)
Egyptians
c)
Greeks
d)
Etruscans
15.
What is a form of government called in which the leader is put into office by citizens with the right to vote?
a)
Republic
b)
Monarchy
c)
Empire
d)
Theocracy
16.
What were wealthy landowners called who made up Rome's ruling class?
a)
Plebeians
b)
Patricians
c)
Monarchs
d)
Aristocrats
17.
What were the rights and responsibilities of Roman citizens?
a)
Vote
b)
Pay taxes
c)
Serve in the army
d)
All of the above
18.
What were the two top officials in the Roman government chosen to serve one year?
a)
Consuls
b)
Praetors
c)
Tribunes
d)
Senators
19.
What were the jobs of consuls?
a)
Pay taxes and head the army
b)
Head the army and run the Forum
c)
Build temples and head the army
d)
Head the army and run the government
20.
What does a consul's right to reject each other's decisions called?
a)
Tax
b)
Veto
c)
Oversee
d)
Affirm
21.
Rome's most important legislative or law-making body of 300 Patrician men was called the
a)
Forum
b)
House of Representatives
c)
Congress
d)
Senate
22.
The complex structure of Roman government to limit the power of any one group or persons is called a system of
a)
Checks and balances
b)
Checks and penalties
c)
Checks and denarii
d)
Checks on power
23.
Who could rule with absolute power for a short period of time during a crisis?
a)
King
b)
Senator
c)
Dictator
d)
President
24.
What were the wars called that were fought for 20 years between Rome and Carthage?
a)
Twenty-year Wars
b)
Mediterranean Wars
c)
Punic Wars
d)
Elephant Wars
25.
What were the three forms of government that Rome had?
a)
Oligarchy, democracy, theocracy
b)
Monarchy, republic, empire
c)
Monarchy, democracy, republic
d)
Theocracy, monarchy, empire
26.
What was Caesar's grandnephew called before he became the first emperor of Rome
a)
Mark Antony
b)
Scipio
c)
Sulla
d)
Octavian
27.
The architecture of ancient Rome is known for its
a)
columns
b)
arches
c)
stained glass windows
28.
Select the true statement about the arts in ancient Rome.
a)
Mosaics, sculpture, and paintings are displayed on buildings.
b)
They had beautiful architecture, but no other art forms.
c)
There was no art in ancient Rome.
29.
Connected the empire and were used to move soldiers quickly
a)
Roads
b)
Oceans
c)
Boats
d)
None
75.
A network of bricks used to help Romans DEFEND and TRADE with other countries.
a)
Roman Roads
b)
Roman Senate
c)
Roman Aqueducts
d)
Roman Soldiers
31.
A large, oval building or stadium in which athletic contests and
entertainment were presented; one of Roman's greatest architectural achievements
entertainment were presented; one of Roman's greatest architectural achievements
a)
Coliseum or Colosseum
b)
Parthenon
c)
Government House
d)
Pentagon
32.
In a republic, the people vote for _______.
a)
representatives
b)
dictators
c)
laws
33.
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.
34.
A raised channel used to carry water from mountains into cities.
a)
Aqueducts
b)
Assemblies
c)
Bridges
d)
Alps
35.
A wealthy, upperclass person in the Ancient Roman Republic
a)
patrician
b)
plebian
c)
counsul
d)
dictator
36.
An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic
a)
patrician
b)
plebian
c)
counsul
d)
mercenary
37.
What was the architecture feature we get from ancient Rome?
a)
columns
b)
arches
c)
bridges
d)
doors
38.
Before the creation of the Twelve Tables, why did Roman plebeians want a written law code?
a)
To prevent patricians from abusing their positions
b)
To decrease the power fathers held over their families
c)
To eliminate slavery based on debt
d)
To decrease the power consuls had over society
39.
What was the official language of the Roman Empire?
a)
Greek
b)
Romanian
c)
French
d)
Latin
40.
The first dictator of Rome was
a)
Julius Ceasar
b)
Ceasar Augustus
c)
Constantine
d)
Spartacus
41.
Romans called the capital of the eastern empire______.
a)
Constantinople
b)
Byzantium
42.
The apostle ___________ travelled throughout the Roman world spreading Christian teachings.
a)
Paul
b)
Constantine
43.
The _________________ tells about the life and teachings of Jesus.
a)
Old Testament
b)
New Testament
44.
Jesus was from _____
a)
Jerusalem
b)
Rome
c)
Nazareth
d)
Syria
45.
What Roman emperor ended the persecution of Christians?
a)
Augustus
b)
Caesar
c)
Diocletian
d)
Constantine
46.
Christians believe that if people accept Jesus and his teachings they will
a)
always be happy
b)
never do anything wrong
c)
be very wealthy
d)
be saved and enter heaven
47.
Which of the following best describes why many people became Jesus's followers?
a)
he traveled and taught them about his ideas
b)
They read what he wrote in the Bible
c)
The emperor ordered them to follow Jesus
d)
The Torah told them to follow a man named Jesus
48.
What material did the Romans invent that helped structures last?
a)
volcanic rock
b)
asphalt
c)
cement
d)
lime
49.
What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?
a)
Rome
b)
Athens
c)
Constantinople
d)
Italy
50.
What was the Byzantine empire often called?
a)
Eastern Roman Empire
b)
Europa
c)
Persia
d)
World rulers
51.
Which Emperor was responsible for organizing and simplifying old Roman law into a new code?
a)
Constantine
b)
Diocletian
c)
Justinian
d)
Xerxes
52.
What was the dominant language of the Byzantine Empire?
a)
Latin
b)
Aramaic
c)
Greek
d)
Persian
53.
A modern soccer stadium is similar to which Roman accomplishment?
a)
Pont du Gard
b)
The Colosseum
c)
Basilica of Constantine
d)
The Pantheon
54.
Who divided the empire into 2 parts, to make it easier to rule?
a)
Constantine
b)
Nero
c)
Caesar
d)
Diocletian
55.
Rome was located on the _________ River.
a)
Danube
b)
Euphrates
c)
Nile
d)
Tiber
56.
Which was NOT a cause of the fall of the Empire?
a)
Political Instability
b)
The empire became too small
c)
Economic problems
d)
It became too large to manage effectively.
57.
Who moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium?
a)
Augustus
b)
Nero
c)
Constantine
d)
Caesar
58.
Why was the Roman Empire split into two parts?
a)
It was too big for one person to rule
b)
an emperor's two sons took over
c)
There wasn't a split
d)
Germanic tribes invaded
59.
What was created by the Romans to transport water into the city of Rome?
a)
aqueducts
b)
domes
c)
standardized law
d)
roads
60.
Which Roman emperor had a stable of ivory and manger of marble built for his horse?
a)
Caligula
b)
Augustus
c)
Julius Caesar
d)
Marcus Aurelius
61.
What building is this?
a)
Pantheon
b)
Parthenon
c)
Colosseum
d)
Aqueduct
62.
What is this?
a)
Aqueducts
b)
Assemblies
c)
Bridges
d)
Alps
63.
Which building is this?
a)
Colosseum
b)
Parthenon
c)
Government House
d)
Pentagon
64.
The romance languages (Italian, French, etc.) were based on the language of the Ancient Romans which was
a)
Portuguese
b)
Roman
c)
Turkish
d)
Latin
65.
Which rival in the western Mediterranean Sea did Rome fight in the Punic Wars?
a)
Athens
b)
Carthage
c)
Egypt
d)
Macedonia
66.
Who converted to Christianity?
a)
Caesar
b)
Octavian
c)
Constantine
d)
Diocletian
67.
Roman architecture is known for
a)
Aqueducts
b)
Arches
c)
Domes
d)
All the above
68.
Roman had a
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Representative Democracy
69.
Early Roman religion was
a)
Monotheistic
b)
Polytheistic
70.
Rome had primarily an agricultural economy
a)
True
b)
False
71.
Italy in known as a/an
a)
Island
b)
Peninsula
c)
Archipelago
d)
Continent
72.
Which group was responsible for the destruction of the Roman Empire in the west?
a)
Byzantines
b)
Germanic Tribes
c)
Huns
d)
Persians
73.
This map shows the extent of -
a)
Persian Empire
b)
Roman Empire
c)
Alexander the Great's Empire
d)
Sargon the Great's Empire
74.
As a result of the Punic Wars, Rome-
a)
Lost its' overseas empire
b)
Burned to the ground
c)
Lost control over most of Italy
d)
Won control over the Mediterranean Sea
75.
A network of bricks used to help Romans DEFEND and TRADE with other countries.
a)
Roman Roads
b)
Roman Senate
c)
Roman Aqueducts
d)
Roman Soldiers
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