WorksheetsCA Rome
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which one is an important cultural legacy of ancient Rome?
a)
Christianity
b)
Hinduism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Islam
2.
Which architectural structure was introduced by the Ancient Romans
a)
Doric Columns
b)
Stupas
c)
Minarets
d)
Domes
3.
Which early language was the base of Romance languages
a)
Sanskrit
b)
Latin
c)
Greek
d)
Mandarin
4.
Why did Christianity become popular among the poor of Rome?
a)
It was so ordered by the emperor
b)
They enjoyed the gladiatorial contests at the Colosseum
c)
It gave hope and explained their suffering
d)
It gave them veto power over decisions of the Senate
5.
How did Christianity spread throughout the Roman world?
a)
Use of Roman roads
b)
Roman Legions
c)
Merchant Marines
d)
The Huns
6.
What was the lasting impact on the spread of Christianity?
a)
Gave more power to the emperors
b)
Became one of the most widely practiced religions in today's world
c)
Helped the creation of Islam
d)
Encouraged polytheism
7.
Which one of the following would be a major cause of the fall of the Roman Empire?
a)
Colonization of America
b)
Powerful military
c)
Spread of Islam
d)
Widening gap between the rich and the poor
8.
What other factor besides the economic gap led to the fall of the Roman Empire
a)
Strong Leadership
b)
Use of mercenaries
c)
Death of Julius Caesar
d)
Marriage of Cleopatra and Marc Antony
9.
What is a political factor that led to the collapse of the Roman Empire
a)
Political division of the empire
b)
Development of the republic
c)
High taxes
d)
Spread of Christianity
10.
Why did the city of Constantinople develop?
a)
Cold climate
b)
Strategic location on land and water trade routes
c)
Holy centers for Muslims
d)
Headquarters for the Roman Catholic church
11.
How did Constantinople benefit by its location?
a)
Important fishing village
b)
Experienced four seasons
c)
Contracted with the Huns for protection
d)
Great economic wealth and multiculturalism
12.
What physical feature proved to benefit the development of Constantinople?
a)
Location on the Bosporus Strait
b)
Location near the Atlantic Ocean
c)
Location on the Mediterranean Sea
d)
Location near the Alps
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