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Romanization

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Why did non-Roman people in new territories of the Roman Empire adopt the Roman Culture?

a)

Because they hoped to become important figures in the new government.

b)

Because they were convinced that they would be given lands by the Romans.

c)

Because they thought it would save their lives

d)

Because they thought they could save money by taking on the Roman system of taxes.

2.

What is NOT a part of Romanization?

a)

Learn the language, Latin

b)

Wear a toga

c)

Eat in the Roman way

d)

Visit the theater and gladiator games

3.

Rich people in conquered lands by Rome often learned Latin.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Romanization meant that the culture of the local people would be forgotten.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Rich people of conquered territories often dressed like Romans.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

... Rome became a Republic, Kings were in charge of the Roman government

a)

Before

b)

After

7.

What is meant when we use the word "Romanization"?

a)

Adopting the Roman culture

b)

Expand the Roman Empire

8.

The conquest of new territories, meant that new people would be under Roman rule.


A. The men in these new territories could join the Roman army. It was a path towards citizenship.


B. Soldiers on the front were not just warriors. When they didn't fight, they were builders. They would build such things like forts, roads and aqueducts.


Which statement is correct?

a)

A is incorrect, B is correct

b)

Both are incorrect

c)

Both are correct

d)

A is correct, B is incorrect

9.

Choose the correct answer.


Why did the Romans believe that a Republic would be the best form of government, after the time of Kings?

a)

Because it would mean the heriditary (=erfelijk) part of the monarchy would be removed.

b)

Because they believed that a leader always had to be chosen by the all the people of Rome.

c)

The Romans didn't want there to ever be 1 person who had all the power. That's why, every year, they would choose new leaders, the consuls.

d)

The Romans didn't want Kings anymore, because the king was always a tyrant who did not follow the will of the Gods.

10.

Look at this picture, the "Thermen of Trier" (in Germany).

Thermen are bath houses.

Can you find evidence of Romanization in this picture? Choose the answer you think is correct.

a)

Yes, there is evidence of Romanization. The conquered people wanted to adopt the Roman way of life and culture. Thermen are part of Roman culture and can be found everywhere in the Roman Empire.

b)

Yes, there is evidence of Romanization. The Romans took over the Greek lands and had Greeks build this structures.

c)

No, there is no evidence of Romanization. After the Roman Empire collapsed the Thermen were destroyed and the Roman culture was lost.

d)

No, there is no evidence of Romanization. This building is not Roman, but Greek.

11.

The consul ... have the right to veto a decision made by the other consul.

a)

does

b)

does NOT

12.

How many aspects of Romanization are to be found in the picture above?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

13.

Which aspects of Romanization can be found in the picture above?

a)

Statue, Roads

b)

Pillars, Statue, Roads

c)

Togas, Pillars, Statue, Roads

d)

Gods, Togas, Pillars, Statue, Roads