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WorksheetsCh. 8 The Rise of Ancient Rome
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
? is a structure that carries water over long distances.
a)
aqueduct
b)
arch
c)
veto
d)
aquaduct
2.
? is an ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic.
a)
pratrician
b)
plebeian
c)
republican
d)
average-Joe
3.
? is a curved structure used as a support over an open space, as in a doorway.
a)
veto
b)
arch
c)
republic
d)
arche
4.
In the earliest days of the Roman Republic, plebeians
a)
were usually senators or praetors.
b)
formed a group of 300 called representatives to advise the consuls.
c)
could not hold office or be senators.
d)
could only be elected as consuls.
5.
Roman armies conquered territories controlled by which of the following?
a)
Persia, Greece, Gaul
b)
Carthage, Persia, Gaul
c)
Persia, Greece, Carthage
d)
Carthage, Greece, Gaul
6.
Caesar's death and his adopted son's victories marked
a)
the end of the Roman empire and the beginning of the Roman Republic.
b)
the last time a leader's son took power.
c)
the last public elections in Rome.
d)
the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire.
7.
Which of the following describes how Romans worshipped?
a)
They only worshipped gods and not goddesses.
b)
They selected one special god to worship their entire life.
c)
They only worshipped goddesses and not gods.
d)
They honored gods and goddesses who often had Greek counterparts.
8.
Which of the following describes the myth young Romans learned about the found of their state?
a)
It says the city was founded after several years of service.
b)
It describes Rome's location where seven hills rise above the Tiber River.
c)
It was outlawed by later Roman emperors.
d)
It says that one young man killed an unjust king & built the city.
9.
After conquering a territory, Romans did which of the following?
a)
They often built a new city to serve as the capital of the province.
b)
They built new temples so the people could worship.
c)
They sent Romans skilled in government to run daily affairs.
d)
They allowed local people to decide if they wanted a Roman or local governor.
10.
Which of the following describes the Etruscan Kings of Rome?
a)
They were all-powerful.
b)
They were only allowed to rule for only 1 year at a time.
c)
They were the subject of Etruscan historical records which modern historians understand well.
d)
They were elected by the people.
11.
? is a member of a wealthy family in the ancient Roman Republic.
a)
dictator
b)
plebeian
c)
consul
d)
patrician
12.
? is a person in the ancient Roman Republic appointed to rule for 6 months in times of emergency, with all the powers of a king.
a)
consul
b)
patrician
c)
dictator
d)
republican
13.
Rome enjoyed peace and prosperity
a)
during some of the period of the 5 "good emperors".
b)
throughout the 500 years of the Roman Empire.
c)
during all of the period of the 5 "good emperors".
d)
immediately after Augustus died in A.D. 14.
14.
Which of the following describes all roads in Roman times?
a)
They were all toll roads.
b)
They were made from concrete.
c)
They led to Rome.
d)
They were for use of the military only.
15.
How were the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire different?
a)
Rulers of the Republic were elected by the people & they used ideas from the Etruscan culture.
b)
In the Republic, there was conflict with the patricians and the plebeians & the their power was distributed evenly.
c)
In the Roman Empire, emperors took power by force or was the son of an emperor. Emperors had total power and they suffered years from bad emperors.
d)
All of the above.
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