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RJH Rome - Koppelmann

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Plebeians had a purple stripe on their garments.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Freedmen were citizens of Rome

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Emperor Constantine started the division of the Roman Empire into Eastern and Southern Empires

a)

True

b)

False

c)

.

4.

The Senate was a government originated for the Patricians

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The Tribune represented the Patricians

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Julius Caesar was the 1st Emperor of the Roman Empire

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Augustus Caesar was the 1st Christian Emperor of the Roman Empire.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Latin word for I forbid

a)

Republic

b)

Veto

c)

Consul

9.

Soldier who serves for pay in a foreign army

a)

inflation

b)

Plebian

c)

Mercenary

10.

Ordinary citizen of Rome.

a)

inflation

b)

plebeian

c)

patrician

d)

mercenary

11.

Official of the ancient Roman Republic

a)

gladiator

b)

republic

c)

consul

d)

mercenary

12.

General of Carthage

a)

Gladiator

b)

Hannibal

c)

Constantine

d)

Augustus Caesar

13.

Plebeians representative in the Senate

a)

Constantine

b)

Augustus Ceasar

c)

Tribune

d)

Consul

14.

When there is more money, but it has less value

a)

infation

b)

mercenary

c)

taxes

d)

patrician

15.

1st Christian Emperor of Rome

a)

Hannibal

b)

Constantine

c)

Augustus Ceasar

d)

Julius Ceasar

16.

Government where citizens vote to select leaders

a)

republic

b)

true demoncracy

c)

socialism

d)

communism

17.

Julius Caesar's adopted son

a)

Augustus Caesar

b)

Hannibal

c)

Nero

d)

plebeian

18.

1st Emperor of the Roman Empire

a)

Freedman

b)

Constantine

c)

Julius Ceasar

d)

Augustus Caesar (Octavian)

19.

Uncivilized person

a)

barbarian

b)

gladiator

c)

Hannibal

d)

Partician

20.

Traned Fighter

a)

Freedman

b)

gladiator

c)

barbarian

21.

Freed Slave

a)

Patrician

b)

Plebian

c)

Freeman

d)

Gladiator

22.

The end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire occurred in about 31 BCE. This occurrence was influenced by the death of which of these rulers?

a)

Hannibal

b)

Marc Antony

c)

Alexander the Greate

d)

Julius Caesar

23.

Justinian's Code clearly states, "No on suffers for what he thinks." What freedom was Justinian attempting to give Roman Citizens with this statement?

a)

Roman citizens were free to disagree with the Roman Government

b)

Roman citizens could be found guilty without a trial

c)

Roman citizens could not be given cruel and unusual punishment

24.

What did Cicero mean when her stated that the law "cannot be bent by influence, nor broken by power, or spoiled by money"?

a)

Rome consisted of a class system and punishment was assigned according to an individuals class

b)

No individual was above the law, each citizen experienced the same rights and responsibilities as outlined by the Roman Government

c)

Wealthy Roman citizens could pay a fine to avoid a penalty for breaking the law

25.

You find yourself among some 50,000 Romans. Cheers abound as you see wild animals raised by elevators to an arena floor. What year is it, and where might you be?

a)

The year is 80 AD and the location is a Roman Colosseum

b)

The year is 250 BC and the location is a Roman Colosseum

c)

The year is 80 AD and the location is the Roman Parthenon

d)

The years is 250 BC and the location is a Roman Colosseum

26.

How did the location of the settlement of Rome contribute to its success?

a)

Cool rainy winters and warm summers created productive farmland

b)

The Tiber River enabled the Romans to transport goods and trade throughout the Empire

c)

Nearby mountains protected Rome from harsh climate and provided protection against enemies

d)

All answers are correct

27.

In what ways did the use of slave labor hurt t Roman agriculture and the Roman Empire

a)

Since slaves provided inexpensive labor, Roman farm owners did not look for new technologies that would have increased production

b)

Overuse of land made it less productive over time

c)

With less food, hunger and disease grew more widespread and weakened the Empire

d)

All the answers are correct

28.

What influences of Roman culture do you see in the United States today?

a)

Equality under the law, innocent until proven guilty

b)

Representative Government

c)

Concrete, Pulleys, Arches, Domes

d)

All are examples of Roman influence

29.

The original settlement of Rome was built what river?

a)

Tymes

b)

Tiber

c)

Euphrates

d)

Nile

30.

What does the phrase Pax Romana mean?

a)

Peace be with you

b)

Roman Peace

c)

Rome thus live

d)

Long Live Rome

31.

What acted as a check on the power of the Roman Republic leaders?

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Tribune

d)

The consul

32.

Who was the capital of the Byzantine Empire named after

a)

Hannibal

b)

Alexander the Great

c)

Constantine

d)

Ceasare

33.

Who have himself the name Augustus?

a)

Julius Ceasar

b)

Hannibal

c)

Alexander the Great

d)

Octavion

34.

Romans had their own style which they brought to their art. The Romans are known for their realism. Most of their sculptures were of the rich, famous and powerful people of Rome. The portraits of famous people show every blemish and wart. -- What influences can you make about Roman culture from their art?

a)

Romans like sculpture

b)

Romans watned their art to reflect their actual life, and not and idealistic culture

c)

Romans wanted the world see how beautiful their citizens were

35.

What was the main purpose of the picture?

a)

Road

b)

to clear a path through the river

c)

used to transport water

36.

This picture is an example of a great architectural feature of Rome. Name this feature

a)

Road

b)

Bridge

c)

Tunnel

d)

Arch

37.

How might Rome have been different without this feature?

a)

Invaders would have been able to reach the city

b)

Rome would have been much larger, as they would have had more room for homes

c)

Rome would have been smaller, dirtier, and may have had more disease without this feature

38.

How did this feature influence modern day culture in America?

a)

American stadiums are similar in structure to this feature

b)

Events held here heavily influenced events held in US modern stadiums

c)

US stadiums have similar structural features

d)

All are true