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Roman Accomplishments

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The great Roman epic, the Aeneid, was written by

a)

Ovid.

b)

Horace.

c)

Virgil.

d)

Tacitus.

2.

The design of the Roman aqueducts made significant use of the architectural structure of the

a)

arch.

b)

turret.

c)

dome.

d)

trapdoor.

3.

Which of the following was an important principle of Roman law?

a)

A person is innocent until proven guilty.

b)

Property could not be seized without just cause.

c)

All citizens have the right to freedom of religion.

d)

all citizens have the right to freedom of speech.

4.

Mosaics were pictures made from

a)

drawing in wet clay.

b)

painting on wet plaster.

c)

textiles.

d)

stone or glass chips.

5.

What structures carried water from the hills to Roman cities?

a)

Aqueducts

b)

Roads

c)

Wheelbarrows

d)

Tunnels

6.

The astronomer who proposed that Earth was the center of the universe was

a)

Ptolemy.

b)

Galen.

c)

Pliny the Elder.

d)

Aristotle.

7.

Virgil wrote the Aeneid to arouse

a)

jealousy of Greece.

b)

a fear of war.

c)

anger at the government.

d)

a love of Rome.

8.

Roman architecture emphasized

a)

grandeur.

b)

simplicity.

c)

elegance.

d)

grace.

9.

How did Roman law differ from laws we have in the U.S. today?

a)

Judges could not interpret laws.

b)

Accused people were not allowed to face their accusers.

c)

People were presumed guilty until proven innocent.

d)

Penalties varied according to social class.

10.

What was the primary purpose of Roman roads?

a)

For military use.

b)

For trade and commerce.

c)

For public transportation.

d)

For leisurely walks.

11.

Who was the Roman god of war?

a)

Jupiter.

b)

Mars.

c)

Neptune.

d)

Mercury.

12.

What was the Roman Colosseum primarily used for?

a)

Public meetings.

b)

Religious ceremonies.

c)

Gladiatorial contests.

d)

Government offices.