WorksheetsC11S1 Roman Empire, Pax Romana, Accomplishments
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Received the name Augustus
a)
Octavian
b)
Cicero
c)
Julius Caesar
2.
Caesar's adopted son; took over after Caesar's death
a)
Octavian
b)
Cicero
c)
Julius Caesar
3.
"Crossing the Rubicon" is related to this person
a)
Octavian
b)
Cicero
c)
Julius Caesar
4.
Built by soldiers; helped Romans move throughout the empire
a)
arches
b)
aqueducts
c)
roads
5.
Raised channel used to carry water from mountains into the cities
a)
arches
b)
aqueducts
c)
roads
6.
Language of government and law in Ancient Rome
a)
Latin
b)
Greek
c)
English
7.
Which event marked the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire?
a)
Julius Caesar's death
b)
The naming of Augustus
c)
Julius Caesar "Crossing the Rubicon"
8.
The name "Augustus" means....
a)
Destined one
b)
Enlightened one
c)
Revered one
d)
Intelligent one
9.
Philosopher and public speaker; wanted a return to checks and balances
a)
Octavian
b)
Cicero
c)
Julius Caesar
10.
Lime mixed with volcanic rock and ash; resulting material was strong and watertight
a)
arches
b)
aqueducts
c)
cement
11.
In 44 B.C., a group of senators murdered
a)
Julius Caesar
b)
Augustus
c)
Cicero
12.
A 200-year period of stability in the Roman Empire was the
a)
Pax Romana
b)
Age of Augustus
c)
Roman Republic
13.
Around 27 B.C., the first emperor of Rome was
a)
Augustus
b)
Cicero
c)
Julius Caesar
14.
The general who gained control of Rome and named himself dictator for life
a)
Augustus
b)
Hannibal
c)
Julius Caesar
15.
How was Caesar killed?
a)
fighting bravely in battle
b)
assassinated by a group of his enemies
c)
a bad fever
16.
Why were the Senators angry with Caesar?
a)
He lost an important battle
b)
He reduced their power
c)
He divorced his wife to marry Cleopatra
17.
What language was created by the Romans where many words from today are from?
a)
Portuguese
b)
Italian
c)
Latin
18.
What was created by the Romans to transport water into the city of Rome?
a)
aqueducts
b)
roads
c)
vaults
19.
Which popular Roman attraction is pictured here? Hint: Gladiator fights took place here.
a)
Colosseum
b)
Pantheon
c)
Forum
20.
Romans spoke
a)
Roman
b)
Latin
c)
Greek
21.
Which two men did Julius Caesar form a powerful alliance with?
a)
Pompey and Crassus
b)
Antony and Octavian
c)
Pompey and Cicero
22.
What did the Romans use to pay for their trade items?
a)
Coins
b)
Silk
c)
Slaves
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