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Ancient Rome Test Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Rome is located on the Italian peninsula, which is shaped like a boot. Which key concept best fits this statement?

a)

Economy

b)

Religion

c)

Geography

d)

Social Class

2.

Sea traders traveled to Greece, Spain, Northern Africa, and kingdoms of Asia. Which key concept best matches this statement?

a)

Government and Leadership

b)

Economy

c)

Geography

d)

Social Classes

3.

The Romans used vaults, or series of arches, to construct their buildings. Which key concept best matches this statement?

a)

Achievements

b)

Social Classes

c)

Religion

d)

Government and Leadership

4.

The apostle Paul, brought Christianity to Rome. Which key concept best matches this statement?

a)

Geography

b)

Economy

c)

Religion

d)

Social Classes

5.

Two rulers called consuls ruled at the same time to guarantee against corruption. Which key concept best matches this statement?

a)

Achievements

b)

Government and Leadership

c)

Religion

d)

Economy

6.

Patricians were wealthy leaders at the top of society. Which key concept best matches this statement?

a)

Social Classes

b)

Economy

c)

Geography

d)

Government and Leadership

7.

America's founding fathers likely adopted ideas from the ancient Romans. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Rome is located on which continent?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

How long was Julius Caesar appointed to be dictator?

a)

for life

b)

6 years

c)

6 months

d)

1 year

10.

How did the Punic Wars impact the Romans?

a)

After the wars, Rome had control over a large empire and became a leading world power.

b)

The Romans established a direct democracy and became the first nation to allow women to vote.

c)

Rome became allies with the Gauls and the Spanish, and together they formed the Pompeian League.

d)

The Roman Republic collapsed after losing too much land and resources during the wars.

11.

Which two groups of people fought the Punic Wars?

a)

Rome and China

b)

Italy and Greece

c)

Rome and Carthage

d)

Carthage and India

12.

Rome developed naval ships during the First Punic War.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Why were the Romans surprised by Hannibal's attack in the 2nd Punic War?

a)

they didn't expect anyone to come through mountains to attack

b)

Hannibal wanted peace

c)

they surrendered after two days

d)

attacking only by sea

14.

The Punic Wars were fought because Rome wanted to expand its empire and felt threatened by the Carthaginians.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

All of the following reasons contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire, EXCEPT:

a)

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.

b)

The empire had grown too large to protect. Enemies launched so many attacks that the Empire could not keep up the defense.

c)

When Rome stopped conquering new lands, new sources of wealth were no longer available to pay the army.

d)

Augustus Caesar's rule marked the beginning of a period known as Pax Romana.