WorksheetsRome I
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
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
3.
What were wealthy landowners called who made up Rome's ruling class?
a)
Plebeians
b)
Patricians
c)
Monarchs
d)
Aristocrats
4.
What commoners such as artisans shopkeepers, and owners of small farms were called
a)
Aristocrats
b)
Patricians
c)
Monarchs
d)
Plebeians
5.
What were the two top officials in the Roman government chosen to serve one year?
a)
Consuls
b)
Praetors
c)
Tribunes
d)
Senators
6.
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
7.
What does a consul's right to reject each other's decisions called?
a)
Tax
b)
Veto
c)
Oversee
d)
Affirm
8.
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
9.
Why did the Plebeians think they should have equal rights?
a)
They fought in the army and paid taxes
b)
They fought in the army and built temples
c)
They worshipped the gods and paid taxes
d)
They fought in the army and worked at the Forum
10.
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
11.
A structure that carries water over long distances
a)
colosseum
b)
dome
c)
aqueduct
d)
arch
12.
A foreign soldier who serves only for pay and has no loyalty to Rome
a)
dictator
b)
patrician
c)
mercenary
d)
plebian
13.
Which group most heavily influenced Roman art and architecture?
a)
Babylonians
b)
Greeks
c)
Egyptians
d)
Persians
14.
Which of the following was NOT true for women in Ancient Rome?
a)
Had power over all family matters
b)
Often married young
c)
Sometimes went to school, but not often.
d)
Could not enter politics
15.
Which mountains stretched from north to south?
a)
Alps
b)
Apennines
16.
Which best describes the climate of Ancient Rome?
a)
Mediterranean
b)
Hot, dry summers
c)
Mild, wet winters
d)
All of the above
17.
Which river runs through Rome?
a)
Po
b)
Tiber
c)
Tigris
d)
Euphrates
18.
How many hills was Rome built upon?
a)
2
b)
5
c)
7
d)
10
19.
Which of the following is NOT true about Romulus and Remus?
a)
Twins born to a princess and Roman god of war
b)
Raised by a she-wolf
c)
Became gods after winning many wars
d)
Romulus killed Remus and became King of Rome
20.
The Romans spoke this language.
a)
Japanese
b)
English
c)
Spanish
d)
Latin
21.
What was the code of law written in 450 BC?
a)
The Twelve Laws
b)
The Twelve Tables
c)
Laws - Table of Twelve
d)
Code of Twelve Laws
22.
Carthaginian generals during The Punic Wars (father and son)
a)
Hablicar and Handsome
b)
Hannibal and Hector
c)
Hablicar and Hannibal
d)
Hannibal Lector and Hannah
23.
Roman general that invaded Carthage
a)
Hannibal
b)
Caesar
c)
Augutus
d)
Scipio
24.
The most popular form of entertainment in Ancient Roman times were gladiators at the Colosseum
a)
True
b)
False
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