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WorksheetsCAG Tri 1 SS Final Exam
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Based on the timeline, in which period was Roman civilization active?
a)
Period I
b)
Period II
c)
Period III
d)
Period IV
2.
Who were Romulus and Remus?
a)
opposing generals in a war
b)
the mythical founders of Rome
c)
explorers on a famous river
d)
colonists from ancient Greece
3.
Which dangerous sport did the Romans adapt from the Etruscans?
a)
long jumping
b)
bear wrestling
c)
pole throwing
d)
chariot racing
4.
Slaves who became gladiators were required to fight to ...
a)
train war horses.
b)
establish colonies.
c)
protect the city.
d)
amuse an audience.
5.
Who first ruled early Rome?
a)
Etruscan kings
b)
Roman senators
c)
military consuls
d)
plebeian assemblies
6.
In the Roman Republic, patricians referred to
a)
every adult male citizen.
b)
everyone except slaves.
c)
wealthy landowning families.
d)
people with Greek ancestors.
7.
Why were plebeians unhappy when the Roman Republic was first set up?
a)
They had lost the right to vote.
b)
They preferred living in an empire.
c)
They had no say in making the laws.
d)
They preferred being ruled by a king.
8.
Who set up the Roman Republic?
a)
plebeians
b)
patricians
c)
Greek settlers
d)
Etruscan princes
9.
How did plebeians serve the republic during its early years?
a)
as priests
b)
as soldiers
c)
.as foreign advisers
d)
as government officials
10.
Why did the plebeians want laws to be written?
a)
so their land would be protected by the government
b)
so the patricians could not change laws whenever they wished
c)
so the government could not pass new laws too quickly
d)
so their children could learn to read in Roman schools
11.
Why are both the Roman Republic and the United States today considered republics?
a)
All the citizens vote directly on all the laws.
b)
Any citizen can voice an opinion about the laws.
c)
The people give a leader the right to veto some laws
d)
The people elect representatives to make laws for them.
12.
Which of the following did Rome do during the first period of expansion, before 264 B.C.E.?
a)
surrender to Etruscans
b)
conquer most of Europe
c)
expand into North Africa
d)
take over the Italian peninsula
13.
How did Rome’s expansion affect the plebeians?
a)
The plebeians got more land.
b)
The plebeians got more slaves.
c)
More plebeians had to serve in the army.
d)
More plebeians had to establish colonies.
14.
During the Punic Wars in Rome’s second period of expansion, Rome’s main enemy was
a)
a city-state in North Africa called Carthage.
b)
mainland Greece.
c)
a nomadic tribe in Europe.
d)
the Egyptian pharaoh.
15.
Which issue first led to war between Rome and Carthage?
a)
the right to start colonies in Spain
b)
the ability to get wheat from Egypt
c)
control of trade in the Mediterranean
d)
the use of chariots in warfare
16.
How did taking prisoners as slaves lead to unemployment?
a)
People who supported slave revolts lost their jobs.
b)
Roman citizens were not allowed to keep slaves.
c)
Soldiers who captured slaves were released from the army.
d)
Landowners put slaves to work instead of paying free workers.
17.
A ship carrying goods from Carthage to Greece might stop at the island of
a)
Corsica
b)
Sardinia
c)
Sicily
d)
Crete
18.
A natural barrier to the north was
a)
The Sahara Desert
b)
The Nile River
c)
The Great Wall of China
d)
The Alps
19.
A natural barrier to the south was
a)
The Atlantic Ocean
b)
The Sahara Desert
c)
The Arctic Ocean
d)
The Berlin Wall
20.
What could a foreign visitor to Rome expect to see in the Forum?
a)
a track for chariot races
b)
a central gathering place
c)
a wealthy country house
d)
a site of fights with lions
21.
What was a common way to become a Roman slave?
a)
having skill at a craft
b)
being captured in a war
c)
doing poorly in school
d)
losing a political election
22.
What is one example of the rule of law in the Roman Empire?
a)
The emperor had to obey the Senate.
b)
Senators carried an ax to protect themselves.
c)
Any Roman could accuse someone of a crime.
d)
he punishments were the same for rich and poor.
23.
Why did the Roman emperors give the poor “bread and circuses”?
a)
so the poor would not rebel
b)
so the poor could learn to read
c)
so the poor would not eat meat
d)
so the poor could make more money
24.
Why did the Jews distrust King Herod?
a)
He believed in many gods.
b)
He persecuted their followers.
c)
He was controlled by the Romans.
d)
He rebuilt the Temple of Jerusalem.
25.
What did many Jews hope that a Messiah would do?
a)
free them from a foreign power
b)
attract other people to their faith
c)
teach people how to live in peace
d)
warn them of the end of the world
26.
What is the main source of early information about the life of Jesus?
a)
the Latin writings of Roman historians
b)
Egyptian scrolls found near the Dead Sea
c)
Gospels written in Greek by his followers
d)
scribes who recorded his deeds in Hebrew
27.
According to the New Testament, why did Jesus go to Jerusalem a few days before his execution?
a)
to pray in a beautiful garden
b)
to give out food to his followers
c)
to celebrate the festival of Passover
d)
to drive the Romans from the city
28.
According to the earliest written accounts, what did Jesus emphasize in his teachings?
a)
love
b)
justice
c)
revenge
d)
obedience
29.
One example of a parable is a story about
a)
Jesus rising from the dead.
b)
the birth of a baby in a stable.
c)
Paul telling others about Jesus.
d)
a traveler helping an injured man.
30.
The New Testament tells that the rulers of Jerusalem had Jesus arrested because they
a)
wanted to conquer the Jews.
b)
feared he might lead a revolt
c)
had told him to stay in Galilee.
d)
said he should worship the emperor.
31.
How was Paul important to the early development of Christianity?
a)
He asked converts to come and visit him.
b)
He spread Christianity to people who were not Jews.
c)
He preached Christianity in the Temple in Jerusalem.
d)
He led the disciples who traveled with Jesus.
32.
How did Paul continue to have influence while in jail?
a)
by writing letters
b)
by persecuting Christians
c)
by converting fellow prisoners
d)
by preaching through the window
33.
What was one result of the actions listed below?
Actions Taken by Christians
- did not worship Roman gods
- did not want great wealth
- did not believe the emperor was a god
- did not serve in the army
Actions Taken by Christians
- did not worship Roman gods
- did not want great wealth
- did not believe the emperor was a god
- did not serve in the army
a)
Jesus was crucified.
b)
Paul became a Christian.
c)
Christians were persecuted.
d)
Constantine freed Roman slaves.
34.
Which teaching helped to spread Christianity in the Roman Empire?
a)
Believers would not feel pain or hunger.
b)
Citizens had the right to overthrow evil rulers.
c)
People could sacrifice to any gods they wanted.
d)
Slaves and the poor could hope for a better life after death.
35.
How did Emperor Constantine affect the spread of Christianity?
a)
He banned Christianity from Judea.
b)
He freed Christians to worship openly.
c)
He ordered Christians to be killed by wild animals.
d)
He made Christianity the official religion of Rome.
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