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Ancient Rome

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A wealthy, upperclass person in the Ancient Roman Republic

a)

patrician

b)

plebian

c)

counsul

d)

dictator

2.
A structure that carries water over long distances
a)
colosseum
b)
dome
c)
aqueduct
d)
arch
3.
An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic
a)
patrician
b)
plebian
c)
counsul
d)
mercenary
4.

Which group most heavily influenced Roman art and architecture?

a)

Babylonians

b)

Greeks

c)

Egyptians

d)

Persians

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.
What is a form of government called in which the leader is put into office by citizens with the right to vote?
a)
Republic
b)
Monarchy
c)
Empire
d)
Theocracy
7.
Who made himself dictator for life and was seen as a hero to the plebeians because he gave them land & food, but was power-hungry to the patricians?
a)
Julius Caesar
b)
Mark Antony
c)
Scipio
d)
Caesar Augustus
8.
Assassinated by a group of senators
a)
Marc Antony
b)
Julius Caesar
c)
Marcus Aurelius
d)
Augustus
9.

The Roman invention of what was instrumental during Pax Romana?

a)

Brick

b)

Concrete

c)

Oil

d)

Cement

10.

The U.S. system uses three ____________ of government with similar functions as the three levels of the Roman government.

a)

branches

b)

nations

c)

coins

d)

framers

11.

The design of the Roman Republic influenced the formation of governments in the _______________________ and Europe

a)

resources

b)

capital

c)

United States

d)

citizens

12.

Building _______________ allowed traders to gain greater profits from expanded markets.

a)

power

b)

Senate

c)

veto

d)

roads

13.

Romans had a universal system of ______________, so traders could easily sell their goods in all parts of the empire.

a)

branches

b)

coins

c)

framers

d)

nations

14.

Italy looks like a _________ and is a ___________.

a)

boot, boot

b)

flower, peninsula

c)

boot, peninsula

d)

hand, island

15.

The two brothers that supposedly founded Rome were

a)

Romulus

b)

Remus

c)

Lupa

d)

Mr. Holaway

16.

This group of people were apart of wealthy families, wore white, and held public office.

a)

patricians

b)

plebeians

c)

slaves

d)

servants

17.

This group of people were merchants, farmers, artisans, and could not hold public office.

a)

patricians

b)

plebeians

c)

slaves

d)

servants

18.

Augustus was the first ____________ of Rome.

a)

dictator

b)

general

c)

emperor

d)

Ms. McMillan

19.

How were male patricians and plebeians alike

a)

Both had the same social status.

b)

Both were wealthy.

c)

Both had citizenship.

d)

Both could hold public office.

20.

If you were apart of a wealthy family, you would be a

a)

patrician

b)

plebeian

c)

slave

d)

raja

21.

If you were a farmer or laborer in Rome, you were a

a)

patrician

b)

plebeian

c)

slave

d)

raja

22.

The United States conducts one of these every 10 years. The next one is in 2020.

a)

American Idol

b)

a census

c)

the Hunger Games

d)

a presidential election

23.

This brings water into a city. Some still work in Rome today!

a)

copper pipes

b)

aqueducts

c)

an irrigation system

d)

wells

24.

In the conflict between the two brothers, who won and went on to found Rome, Remus or Romulus?

a)

Remus

b)

Romulus

c)

They shared the pizza--I mean, city.

d)

The legend doesn't tell us

25.
A structure that carries water over long distances
a)
colosseum
b)
dome
c)
aqueduct
d)
arch
26.
Augustus was Julius Caesar's
a)
nephew
b)
son
c)
brother
d)
grandson
27.
A modern soccer stadium is similar to which Roman accomplishment?
a)
Pont du Gard
b)
The Colosseum
c)
Basilica of Constantine
d)
The Pantheon
28.
Which group most heavily influenced Roman art and architecture?
a)
Babylonians
b)
Greeks
c)
Egyptians
d)
Persians
29.
Why did the Romans create the republic?
a)
So they would not have a king in control.
b)
To defend themselves.
c)
So that every person could be a citizen.
d)
So that judges could make laws.
30.
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
31.
Which emperor wanted to share power with the senate?  Hint: he controlled the time known as Pax Romana?
a)
Julius Caesar
b)
Caligula
c)
Augustus
d)
Diocletian
32.
What city was buried in ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted?
a)
Naples
b)
Florence
c)
Rome
d)
Pompeii
33.
Which of the following was NOT true for women in Ancient Rome?
a)
Had power over all family matters
b)
Often married young
c)
Sometimes went to school, but not often.
d)
Could not enter politics
34.
What kind of government did ancient Rome have?
a)
monarchy
b)
dictatorship
c)
direct democracy
d)
representative democracy
35.
What is the name of the amphitheater/arena which still stands today in Rome?
a)
Colosseum
b)
Parthenon
c)
aqueduct
d)
city-state
36.
What do we call the trained fighters in ancient Rome?
a)
slaves
b)
gladiators
c)
Olympians
d)
gods
37.
Who did the Romans believe controlled everything?
a)
gods and goddesses
b)
emperor
c)
kings
d)
senators
38.
What did the Romans use to bring water to their cities?
a)
columns
b)
mosaics
c)
aqueducts
d)
roads
39.
What was the architecture feature we get from ancient Rome?
a)
columns
b)
arches
c)
bridges
d)
doors
40.
What type of art is ancient Rome famous for?
a)
pottery
b)
cursive
c)
paintings
d)
mosaics
41.

Which man was stabbed to death on the Senate floor?

a)

Brutus

b)

Juluis Caesar

c)

Caesar Augustus

d)

Mark Antony

42.

What achievement brought fresh water into Roman cities?

a)

Laws

b)

Arches

c)

Dome

d)

Aqueducts

43.

These group of people conquered the Roman Empire

a)

Mongols

b)

Americans

c)

Barbarians

d)

Samurai

44.

What Roman Achievement allowed for quicker travel?

a)

Roads

b)

Aqueducts

c)

Domes

d)

Baths

45.

What rights did the Roman citizens have?

a)

Raise taxes

b)

Hold public office and Vote

c)

Declare war

d)

Lead armies

46.
The Roman city destroyed by Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD is 
a)
Herculaneum
b)
Pompeii
c)
Rome
d)
Constantinople
47.
Which was NOT a cause of the fall of the Empire? 
a)
Political Instability 
b)
The empire became too small
c)
Economic problems 
d)
It became too large to manage effectively.
48.
The center of Rome where people would go to shop, socialize, and listen to speeches was called
a)
the Square
b)
the Forum
c)
Main Street
d)
the Mall
49.
Which of the following was a reason Rome was so well connected around the empire?
a)
paved roads
b)
use of telephones
c)
strong, fast horses
d)
nobody ever attacked Rome
50.
Which of the following was NOT one of Rome's great architectural accomplishments?
a)
aqueducts
b)
network of roads
c)
domes
d)
Large buildings made from steel
51.
a modern-day football stadium is most similar to which ancient Roman structure?
a)
The Coliseum
b)
The Pantheon
c)
The Forum
d)
The Aqueduct
52.
The city of Rome is located on the ___ River.
a)
Tigris
b)
Nile
c)
Indus
d)
Tiber
53.
The Romans designed many large buildings and bridges with ____ that allowed them to build higher and larger structures.
a)
domes
b)
arches
c)
windows
d)
steel
54.
Which letter on the map shows the location of Rome?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
55.
____ was the language spoken in Rome.
a)
Greek
b)
Roman
c)
Latin
d)
English
56.
What engineering achievement was most important for the city of Rome to reach a high population?
a)
advanced sewer system
b)
using arches in buildings
c)
the Coliseum
d)
domes to cover buildings
57.
What is the best description of the Pax Romana?
a)
It was a period of peace and wealth
b)
Rome was filled with civil wars
c)
The Romans were conquering many new lands
d)
It was a time of fear and violence

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