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WorksheetsAncient Rome 11.1 & 11.2
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 22mins
A wealthy, upperclass person in the Ancient Roman Republic
patrician
plebian
counsul
dictator
In 509 B.C. what form of government in which citizens elect their own leaders did Romans choose over the Etruscan monarchy?
Republic
Theocracy
Oligarchy
Empire
What were the first written code of laws that Plebeians demanded be put into writing so judges would have to follow them?
The Twelve Tables
The Ten Commandments
Civic Duty
The Eightfold Path
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
Pax Romana
Golden Years
Pax Augustus
Age of Prosperity
What are two ways that the Roman government was similar to the U.S. government?
Both allowed only men to vote.
They both have had monarchs ruling over them.
They both are republics and have 3 branches of government.
They both have had dictators ruling over them.
Punic Wars
Great wars fought between Athens and Sparta
Three great wars fought between Rome and Carthage
Great wars fought between Greece and Persia
Great wars fought between the North and South
These are the Legislation that stood at the foundation of Roman law and included the principle of "innocent until proven guilty."
Hammurabi Code
Justinian Code
12 Tables
Constitution
Rome’s first code of laws was the
Law of Nations.
Council of the Plebs.
Twelve Tables.
Tribune.
Rome defeated, then destroyed, Carthage in the
Battle of Cannae in 216 B.C.
Fourth Macedonian War.
Conquest of Southern Italy.
Punic Wars.
Choose the definition for 'Dictator'
A manmade channel used for delivering water to Roman towns.
People who lived outside the Roman Empire
Freeborn men with privileges, including the right to vote
The highest position in the Roman government.
A ruler that has absolute Power
Rome was located in which country?
Greece
Italy
Africa
Italy's land was not suitable for farming.
True
False
A form of government in which it's citizens elect officials to represent them in government
Republic
Oligarchy
Anarchy
Dictatorship
In the Roman military, a group of about 6000 soldiers is called a
Phalanx
Senate
Legion
Cavalry
The language of Ancient Rome.
Greek
Latin
Mandarin
Swahili
Latin word for “I forbid”. Was used to reject proposed laws.
Block
Filibuster
Bye Felicia
Veto
The first Punic War was over control of
Carthage
Rome
Sicily
The Mediterranean Sea
Considered to be one of greatest generals. Started the 2nd Punic War and became the leader of Carthage.
Nero
Hannibal
Papa John
Caligula
Rome defeated Carthage in the 3rd Punic War in 146 B.C.
True
False
This military leader defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama.
Hammurabi
Scipio
Mr. Sharpe
Julius Caesar
This river was the most important/influential body of water for Rome.
The Nile
The Amazon
The Santa Fe
The Tiber
A ruler that has complete control over the state.
Consul
Mayor
Dictator
Tribune
How many consuls were there?
2
18
6
10
Where is Rome Located?
Italy
France
America
China
A form of government in which the leader is elected to office by citizens who have the right to vote?
Republic
Monarchy
Empire
Theocracy
Which answer best describes the 12 Tables of Rome?
Twelve tables where the Roman government would meet to discuss issues.
The Roman’s first code of law. They were engraved on tablets and placed in the Forum for everyone to read.
Roman dinner etiquette.
The secret law of the ruling class of Rome.
