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WorksheetsHistory Midterms 7th Grade
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A system of government in which citizens choose representatives to govern on their behalf
empire
republic
monarchy
democracy
the common people of Rome, the lower class; they were craftsmen, tradesmen, and sometimes slaves
patratians
dictators
concul
plebeians
information that provides first hand knowledge
primary source
secondary source
something that was created after an event, not firsthand information
primary source
secondary source
Members of the upper class. Their social status was a birthright; wealthy. (Upper class)
plebeians
dictators
patratians
senate
A ruler who has almost absolute power and usually takes the power by force/tyrant, someone in total control
senate
consul
king
dictator
The most powerful officials in Rome
senate
assembly
republic
consuls
A prohibit or reject actions and laws of other government officials. Deny, or get rid of.
veto
object
checks and balances
civic duty
rules/actions that keep any part of the government from becoming more powerful than another
civic duty
senate
checks and balances
The responsibility of a citizen: play taxes, vote, serve in the army
checks and balances
civic duties
cvic duties
checks and balance
A public meeting place in Rome
senate
forum
consul
assembly
empire
land with different territories and peoples under a single rule
empire
republic
assembly
monarchy
terretory
a human made raised channel that carries water from one place to another over long distances to Roman cities
engineer
aqueduct
arch
a group of 3 people who share power
senate
assembly
trimvirate
patratians
a religion based on the teaching of Jesus of Nazareth, that developed in Judea at the beginning of the first century
Judaism
Methodist
Christianity
a type of execution when one is nailed to a cross
Crcifixion
Crucfixion
Crucifixion
Crucifixon
the society that developed in the eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the western Roman Empire
Roman Empire
Byzantine Empire
Mediterranean Sea
Mythical twins who founded Rome, Romulus killed Remus hence the city name “Rome.”
Romulus and Remus
Remsu and Romulus
Ronulus and Renos
One of Rome’s dictators
A city in Ohio is named after him
Columbus
Toledo
Parma
Cincinnatus
Cleveland
Where the 12 tables were kept, center of life in ancient Rome, discussion place, the word forum means “public place”
300 patration men
Roman Senate
Roman Republic
He was a general of the Carthage army who led an attack on rome with 80 elephants
Hannibal
Cincinatus
Romulus
Remus
They were the first Roman leaders who addressed Rome’s problems. One was they tried to allow the poorer Romans to have a farm for food. They were both killed by the patratians during a riot. They were brothers.
Hannibal and Cincinnatus
Romulus and Remus
Marius and Sulla
Crassus and Pompey
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus
He was a consul in Rome who encouraged people to join the Roman army so they could defend Rome.
Lucius Sulla
Gaius Marius
Hannibal
Julius Caesar
A politician that became consul after killing Marius
Tiberius Graccius
Hannibal
Gaius Gracchus
Lucius Cornelius Sulla
Gaius Marius
He was once a slave and once he escaped, he started a rebellion against the Romans and his army was from many other slaves. They wanted freedom. Rome killed and captured Spartacus and his army.
Hannibal
Spartacus
Gracchus brothers
Sulla
Marius
A dictator of Rome who was killed in the Senate floor because he had too much power
Sulla
Cincinnatus
Caesar Augustus
Marius
Julius Caesar
Helped Julius Caesar gain power
Crassus and Pompey
Augustus and Julius
Tiberius and Gaius
Marius and Sulla
Hannibal and Cincinnatus
A Roman politician and general. Julius Caesar was his mother's cousin whom he went to help. He defended him against his rivals in the Senate
Octivian
Gaius Marius
Hannibal
Mark Antony
Spartacus
Caesar's adopted son who avenged his death as heir, and killed Mark Antony, his rival
Hannibal
Diocletian
Octavian
Constantine
Caesar Augustus
A person who many people believed was the messiah, who lived at the beginning of the first century A.D.
Constantine
Jesus of Nazareth
Hannibal
Octivian
Mark Antony
Spread Christianity after Jesus’s death
Constantine
Paul of Tarsus
Jesus of Nazareth
Messiah
Diocletian
Messiah
Anointed One
Christ
Both of these answers are correct
Emperor of Rome in the early 300s. First emperor to make Christianity an official religion in Rome
Paul of Tarsus
Diocletain
Hannibal
Jesus of Nazareth
Constantine
Emperor of Rome in the late 200s and ended the Crisis of the 3rd Century in Rome
Diocletain
Constantine
Huns leader, raided the Roman territory in the east
Hannibal
Mark Antony
Attila
The Byzantine Emperor
Justine
Theodora
Pompey
Attila
Justinian’s wise wife who “ordered him to stay home”
Attila
Theodora
Justine
Pompey
served as Rome’s water system, Rome was founded on
Tiber River
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
the longest lasting civilization that conquered many countries and civilizations that were also powerful.
Rome
Gaul
Judea
Athens
Capital of Rome
Athens
Gaul
neither
both
the territory where most Jewish people lived and where they were sent
Gaul
Athens
Judea
all of the above
Society developed in the eastern Roman empire
Roman empire
Justine
Judea
Byzantine empire
United States of America
Current day France
Gaul
Rome
Athens
Judea
all of the above
What were the wars called that were fought for 20 years between Rome and Carthage?
Twenty-year Wars
Mediterranean Wars
Punic Wars
Elephant Wars
Which of the following choices is an example of a political concern that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire?
corruption
division of the empire
both
What were the rights and responsibilities of Roman citizens?
vote
pay taxes
serve in the army
all of the above
Rome engineers built many __________________, or bridge-like stone structures that carried water from the hills into Roman cities
engineers
aqueducts
mosaics
pantheons
What problem did Rome face in the late 200s AD?
Inflation
peace
prosperity
freedom
Secondhand information is an example of a secondary source
True
False
Who could rule with absolute power for a short period of time during a crisis?
King
Senator
Dictator
President
Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?
Romulus & Remus
Zeus & Hera
Tiberius & Gaius
Ronulus & Roman
The Roman legal system ____________________
was fairly typical for its time
became the basis for the legal system of the United States
was copied directly from Hammurabi
was different from our own system in that the accused were presumed guilty until proven innocent
Why was Rome's geographic setting important?
Strong winds brought heavy spring rains to the land.
Its position was central to Italy and the known Western world.
It was surrounded by deserts which kept is safe from invasion.
Farmers depended on yearly flooding to plant crops.
Which of the following choices is an example of an economic concern that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire?
less gold was used in the coins
large gap between the rich and poor
These are both correct answers
Who could be a Roman citizen?
Only patrician men
Only plebeian men
Both patrician and plebeian men
Both patrician and plebeian women
Which of the following would you NOT see during a day at the Roman circus?
Clowns squeezing into a tiny chariot
Gladiator fights
Bread given to all people
Wild animals from other nations
Which of the following choices is the city where Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire?
Alexandria
Byzantium
Athens
A map drawn by Christopher Columbus is a
Primary Source
Secondary Source
What half of the Roman Empire was hit hardest by invaders?
The Eastern half
The Western half
Both were hit equally
Neither were hit that hard
An autobiography is a
Primary Source
Secondary Source
A dictionary, an almanac, and an encyclopedia are all examples of
Primary Sources
Secondary Sources
Who made himself dictator for life and was seen as a hero to the plebeians because he gave them land & food, but was power-hungry to the patricians?
Julius Caesar
Mark Antony
Scipio
Caesar Augustus
All of the following choices are reasons Constantine converted to and endorsed Christianity except...
He was offended by Roman religious beliefs.
He thought it would unify the empire.
He had a vision of a cross before an important battle.
Which group most heavily influenced Roman art and architecture?
Babylonians
Greeks
Egyptians
Persians
What does a consul's right to reject each other's decisions called?
Tax
Veto
Oversee
Affirm
What was NOT a problem Rome faced in the late 200s AD ?
Civil Wars
Many emperors killed
Strong economy
Loss of individual freedom
Which of the following choices is an example of an economic concern that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire?
unemployment
inflation
These are both correct answers.
Which of the following choices explains how inflation affected the Roman government?
As people stopped using coins, fewer taxes were paid to the government.
As the prices of goods increased, the government received more revenue from taxes.
As the coins became more valuable, the government did not have to make as many.
the application of science and mathematics to develop useful structures and machines
aqueduct
engineering
building
mosaic
All of the following are choices Diocletian took in an attempt to reform Roman government except...
split the empire
fixed prices
endorsed Christianity
Diaries are examples of a
Primary Source
Secondary Source
A photograph is an example of a
Primary Source
Secondary Source
A structure that carries water over long distances
colosseum
dome
aqueduct
arch
A modern soccer stadium is similar to which Roman accomplishment?
Pont du Gard
The Colosseum
Basilica of Constantine
The Pantheon
Which area was NOT a part of the Roman Empire?
North Africa
Russia
Britain
Gaul
A wealthy, upper class person in the Ancient Roman Republic
patrician
plebeian
consul
dictator
What disease could have helped bring the fall of Rome?
chicken pox
influenza
malaria
plague
Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of Rome?
Caesar
Augustus
Diocletian
Constantine
Why did the Romans create the republic?
So they would not have a king in control.
To defend themselves.
So that every person could be a citizen.
So that judges could make laws.
A document or other record of past events created by someone who was present during the events or the time period in which they occurred.
Secondary Source
Primary Source
What problem did Rome face in the late 200s AD?
Powerful army
Peace
Prosperity
Tribal invasions
Which of the following was NOT true for women in Ancient Rome?
Had power over all family matters
Often married young
Sometimes went to school, but not often.
Could not enter politics
My great grandfather sang a song on old recorder. The museum has the audio tape of his singing. On the tape his says the year is 1935 and then he sings his old French song. Is that audio recording a primary document?
Yes
No
A painting by Mrs. Haddaway showing The Coliseum. Mrs. Haddaway's painting is a
Primary Source
Secondary Source
A television show explaining about Neil Armstrong and his walk on the moon. The TV show is a
Primary Source
Secondary Source
Which of the following choices are factors that led to the fall of Rome?
Natural disasters, a declining economy, and an overabundance of food
Poor leadership, attacks by invaders, and a declining economy
Attacks by invaders, natural disasters, and an overabundance of food
All of the above
Which of the following choices is an outcome of the Battle of Adrianople?
The Mongols overran the empire.
Other Germanic tribes attacked Rome.
All enslaved people in Italy were freed.
None of the Above
Benjamin Franklin was on founder of the Constitution. The Constitution is a
Primary Source
Secondary Source
None of the above
Senators served this type of term for how long?
Life
Four years
Eight years
Two years
What is a form of government called in which the leader is put into office by citizens with the right to vote?
Republic
Monarchy
Empire
Theocracy
Which of the following choices is an example of a societal concern that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire?
lack of patriotism
large gap between the rich and poor
These are both correct answers.
None of the above
An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic
patrician
plebeian
cunsul
mercenary
Why did the Romans persecute the early Christians?
Because they liked them.
Because they were afraid they would get too much power.
Because they believed in Jesus's teachings.
Because they looked different.
In 509 BC, the Romans rebelled against what people and monarchy and set up a new type of government?
Carthaginians
Egyptians
Greeks
Etruscans
Adam told me that someone got hurt during gym when he was there. Adam is the...
Primary Source
Secondary Source
Augustus was Julius Caesar's
nephew
son
brother
grandson
Rome's most important legislative or law-making body of 300 Patrician men was called the
Forum
House of Representatives
Congress
Senate
What was Roman law based on?
revenge
inequality
fairness
absolute rule
Which of the following choices is the economic problem that led Romans to stop using coins and rely on bartering for goods and services?
plague
inflation
cultural decay
none of the above
The Declaration of Independence
Primary Source
Secondary Source
both
neither
Yesterday, I read a book about Ancient Greece. I enjoyed learning about the people very much. I had to make a report, so I wrote my research paper on what happened to this ancient civilization. Is my report a considered a primary document?
YES
NO
YES
NO
A person elected to rule the Roman Republic for a short period in time of emergency
emperor
king
consul
dictator
A biography about Abraham Lincoln
Primary Source
Secondary Source
A foreign soldier who serves only for pay and has no loyalty to Rome
dictator
patrician
mercenary
plebeian
Which of the following is NOT a reason that led to the fall of the Roman Empire?
Empire was hard to defend because of size.
The economy was failing.
Invasions from barbarian tribes.
Science convinced people the earth was flat and they fell off the edge.
The complex structure of Roman government to limit the power of any one group or persons is called a system of
Checks and balances
Checks and penalties
Checks and denarii
Checks on power
What were the three forms of government that Rome had?
Oligarchy, democracy, theocracy
Monarchy, republic, empire
Monarchy, democracy, republic
Theocracy, monarchy, empire
Theocracy, oligarchy, democracy
In what sea was Rome a peninsula, which allowed it to prosper in trade and interact with and conquer other lands?
Red
Black
Mediterranean
Arabian
Tiber
A classmate giving a report about Cleopatra. The classmate giving the report is a
Primary Source
Secondary Source
A drawing of a Roman coin made in 2003. The drawing is a
Primary Source
Secondary Source
What does SPQR stand for?
Senate Party que Races
Senatus Practicus Rapicity
Senator Participation Quick Response
Senātus Populusque Rōmānus
What city was buried in ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted?
Naples
Florence
Rome
Pompeii
Athens
Click the things that Julius Caesar did or what happened to him.
Died on the Senate floor
Spread Christianity
Disobeyed the law and crossed the border with his army
Proclaimed himself dictator for life
Invaded Italy with 80 elephants
Which are the 3 parts of Rome's government?
Consul
Senate
Empire
Assembly
Republic
How did Rome's location help them conquer the Mediterranean Region?
the peninsula offered protection and gave them the advantage of land
The Mediterranean was a trade route for crops and goods
Good land to farm
All of the above
Choose all of the roles of plebeians
craftspeople
peasants
rich
traders
kings
Choose all the roles of patratians
wealthy
had say in government
powerful
poor
craftsmen
What difficulties did Hannibal, Lucius, and Spartacus cause for Rome?
Hannibal caused a war against Carthage and Rome because he tried to invade Italy with 80 elephants. Sulla caused a civil war because he couldn’t get along with Marius. Spartacus started a rebellion with his army of slaves.
Hannibal caused a war against Carthage and Rome because he tried to invade Italy with 80 dogs. Sulla caused a civil war because he couldn’t get along with Tiberius. Spartacus started a rebellion with his army of patratians.
Who murdered Julius Caesar? Why?
Brutus, because he was power hungry and jealous
Cassius, because he was power hungry and jealous
Crassus, because he was power hungry and jealous
Pompey, because he was power hungry and jealous
What did Diocletian and Constantine have in common?
They were both emperors in the 4th Century AD
They both spread Christianity
They were both involved with wars and armies
How did the geography of the Roman Empire affect the spread of Christianity?
Julius Caesar told everyone about it
Jesus's early followers spread it to Rome along with people who live in Judea and practice the Jewish faith
