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WorksheetsAncient Rome Test Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Rome is located on the Italian peninsula, which is shaped like a boot. Which key concept best fits this statement?
Economy
Religion
Geography
Social Class
Sea traders traveled to Greece, Spain, Northern Africa, and kingdoms of Asia. Which key concept best matches this statement?
Government and Leadership
Economy
Geography
Social Classes
The Romans used vaults, or series of arches, to construct their buildings. Which key concept best matches this statement?
Achievements
Social Classes
Religion
Government and Leadership
The apostle Paul, brought Christianity to Rome. Which key concept best matches this statement?
Geography
Economy
Religion
Social Classes
Two rulers called consuls ruled at the same time to guarantee against corruption. Which key concept best matches this statement?
Achievements
Government and Leadership
Religion
Economy
Patricians were wealthy leaders at the top of society. Which key concept best matches this statement?
Social Classes
Economy
Geography
Government and Leadership
America's founding fathers likely adopted ideas from the ancient Romans. True or False?
True
False
Rome is located on which continent?
How long was Julius Caesar appointed to be dictator?
for life
6 years
6 months
1 year
How did the Punic Wars impact the Romans?
After the wars, Rome had control over a large empire and became a leading world power.
The Romans established a direct democracy and became the first nation to allow women to vote.
Rome became allies with the Gauls and the Spanish, and together they formed the Pompeian League.
The Roman Republic collapsed after losing too much land and resources during the wars.
Which two groups of people fought the Punic Wars?
Rome and China
Italy and Greece
Rome and Carthage
Carthage and India
Rome developed naval ships during the First Punic War.
True
False
Why were the Romans surprised by Hannibal's attack in the 2nd Punic War?
they didn't expect anyone to come through mountains to attack
Hannibal wanted peace
they surrendered after two days
attacking only by sea
The Punic Wars were fought because Rome wanted to expand its empire and felt threatened by the Carthaginians.
True
False
All of the following reasons contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire, EXCEPT:
Most emperors were military men, not politicians. They used money to pay themselves and the loyalty of their men, instead of supporting the economy of the Empire.
The empire had grown too large to protect. Enemies launched so many attacks that the Empire could not keep up the defense.
When Rome stopped conquering new lands, new sources of wealth were no longer available to pay the army.
Augustus Caesar's rule marked the beginning of a period known as Pax Romana.
