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Ancient Rome 11.1 & 11.2

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A wealthy, upperclass person in the Ancient Roman Republic

a)

patrician

b)

plebian

c)

counsul

d)

dictator

2.
An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic
a)
patrician
b)
plebian
c)
counsul
d)
mercenary
3.
What was Roman law based on?
a)
revenge
b)
inequality
c)
fairness
d)
absolute rule
4.
Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?
a)
Romulus & Remus
b)
Zeus & Hera
c)
Ronulus & Roman
d)
Bill & Ted
5.
In what sea was Rome a peninsula, which allowed it to prosper in trade and interact with and conquer other lands? 
a)
Red
b)
Black
c)
Mediterranean
d)
Arabian
6.

In 509 B.C. what form of government in which citizens elect their own leaders did Romans choose over the Etruscan monarchy?

a)

Republic

b)

Theocracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Empire

7.
What were wealthy landowners called who made up Rome's ruling class? 
a)
Plebeians
b)
Patricians
c)
Monarchs
d)
Aristocrats
8.
What commoners such as artisans shopkeepers, and owners of small farms were called 
a)
Aristocrats
b)
Patricians
c)
Monarchs
d)
Plebeians
9.
What were the two top officials in the Roman government chosen to serve one year?
a)
Consuls
b)
Praetors
c)
Tribunes
d)
Senators
10.
What does a consul's right to reject each other's decisions called?
a)
Tax
b)
Veto
c)
Oversee
d)
Affirm
11.

What were the first written code of laws that Plebeians demanded be put into writing so judges would have to follow them?

a)

The Twelve Tables

b)

The Ten Commandments

c)

Civic Duty

d)

The Eightfold Path

12.
The complex structure of Roman government to limit the power of any one group or persons is called a system of 
a)
Checks and balances
b)
Checks and penalties
c)
Checks and denarii
d)
Checks on power
13.
Who could rule with absolute power for a short period of time during a crisis?
a)
King
b)
Senator
c)
Dictator
d)
President
14.

By expanding the empire and reorganizing the military and government to make it safe and strong, Caesar Augustus created a new era of peace that lasted 200 years called

a)

Pax Romana

b)

Golden Years

c)

Pax Augustus

d)

Age of Prosperity

15.

What are two ways that the Roman government was similar to the U.S. government?

a)

Both allowed only men to vote.

b)

They both have had monarchs ruling over them.

c)

They both are republics and have 3 branches of government.

d)

They both have had dictators ruling over them.

16.

Punic Wars

a)

Great wars fought between Athens and Sparta

b)

Three great wars fought between Rome and Carthage

c)

Great wars fought between Greece and Persia

d)

Great wars fought between the North and South

17.

These are the Legislation that stood at the foundation of Roman law and included the principle of "innocent until proven guilty."

a)

Hammurabi Code

b)

Justinian Code

c)

12 Tables

d)

Constitution

18.

Rome’s first code of laws was the

a)

Law of Nations.

b)

Council of the Plebs.

c)

Twelve Tables.

d)

Tribune.

19.

Rome defeated, then destroyed, Carthage in the

a)

Battle of Cannae in 216 B.C.

b)

Fourth Macedonian War.

c)

Conquest of Southern Italy.

d)

Punic Wars.

20.

Choose the definition for 'Dictator'

a)

A manmade channel used for delivering water to Roman towns.

b)

People who lived outside the Roman Empire

c)

Freeborn men with privileges, including the right to vote

d)

The highest position in the Roman government.

e)

A ruler that has absolute Power

21.

Rome was located in which country?

a)

Greece

b)

Italy

c)

Africa

22.

Italy's land was not suitable for farming.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

A form of government in which it's citizens elect officials to represent them in government

a)

Republic

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Anarchy

d)

Dictatorship

24.

In the Roman military, a group of about 6000 soldiers is called a

a)

Phalanx

b)

Senate

c)

Legion

d)

Cavalry

25.
What were the two top officials in the Roman government chosen to serve one year?
a)
Consuls
b)
Praetors
c)
Tribunes
d)
Senators
26.

The language of Ancient Rome.

a)

Greek

b)

Latin

c)

Mandarin

d)

Swahili

27.

Latin word for “I forbid”. Was used to reject proposed laws.

a)

Block

b)

Filibuster

c)

Bye Felicia

d)

Veto

28.

The first Punic War was over control of

a)

Carthage

b)

Rome

c)

Sicily

d)

The Mediterranean Sea

29.

Considered to be one of greatest generals. Started the 2nd Punic War and became the leader of Carthage.

a)

Nero

b)

Hannibal

c)

Papa John

d)

Caligula

30.

Rome defeated Carthage in the 3rd Punic War in 146 B.C.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

This military leader defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama.

a)

Hammurabi

b)

Scipio

c)

Mr. Sharpe

d)

Julius Caesar

32.

This river was the most important/influential body of water for Rome.

a)

The Nile

b)

The Amazon

c)

The Santa Fe

d)

The Tiber

33.

A ruler that has complete control over the state.

a)

Consul

b)

Mayor

c)

Dictator

d)

Tribune

34.

How many consuls were there?

a)

2

b)

18

c)

6

d)

10

35.

Where is Rome Located?

a)

Italy

b)

France

c)

America

d)

China

36.

A form of government in which the leader is elected to office by citizens who have the right to vote?

a)

Republic

b)

Monarchy

c)

Empire

d)

Theocracy

37.

Which answer best describes the 12 Tables of Rome?

a)

Twelve tables where the Roman government would meet to discuss issues.

b)

The Roman’s first code of law. They were engraved on tablets and placed in the Forum for everyone to read.

c)

Roman dinner etiquette.

d)

The secret law of the ruling class of Rome.

38.
In what sea was Rome a peninsula, which allowed it to prosper in trade and interact with and conquer other lands? 
a)
Red
b)
Black
c)
Mediterranean
d)
Arabian
39.
Why was the location of Rome so ideal?
a)
Fresh Water, Good Land
b)
Sea Access, Ideal Climate
c)
Protection
d)
All of the above
40.
Which river runs through Rome?
a)
Po
b)
Tiber
c)
Tigris