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Roman Review Game + Extra Questions

Total questions: 134

Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The Roman government _________ Christians, or treated them unfairly and punished them.
a)
praised
b)
worshipped
c)
persecuted
d)
taxed
2.
The teachings of Jesus of Nazareth led to what religion's development?
a)
Nazarene
b)
Christianity
c)
Judaism
d)
Protestantism
3.
Rome was located near what body of water?
a)
Pacific Ocean
b)
Atlantic Ocean
c)
Red Sea
d)
Mediterranean Sea
4.
He was a dictator of Rome and later killed by senators because he became too powerful.
a)
Julius Ceasar
b)
Ceasar Augustus
c)
Constantine
d)
Sparticus 
5.
A wealthy, upperclass person in the Ancient Roman Republic
a)
patrician
b)
plebian
c)
counsul
d)
dictator
6.
In addition to their own developments, the Romans borrowed many ideas from the 
a)
Chinese
b)
Greeks
c)
Egyptians
d)
Mesopotamians
7.
What were the two top officials in the Roman government chosen to serve one year?
a)
Consuls
b)
Praetors
c)
Tribunes
d)
Senators
8.
What city was buried in ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted?
a)
Naples
b)
Florence
c)
Rome
d)
Pompeii
9.
Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of Rome?
a)
Caesar
b)
Augustus
c)
Diocletian
d)
Constantine
10.
What was the name for the large, open, market in the center of town?
a)
Agora
b)
Forum
c)
Market
d)
Mercado
11.

Italy looks like a _________ and is a ___________.

a)

boot, boot

b)

flower, peninsula

c)

boot, peninsula

d)

hand, island

12.

Augustus was the first ____________ of Rome.

a)

dictator

b)

general

c)

emperor

d)

Ms. McMillan

13.

Caesar conquered _________ before returning to Rome.

a)

Gaul

b)

Egypt

c)

Carthage

d)

Greece

14.

Which language was most widely used in the Eastern Roman Empire?

a)

Latin

b)

Greek

c)

Hebrew

d)

Byzantine

15.

A war between two groups within a country is called a

a)

battle

b)

argument

c)

civil war

d)

scrimmage

16.

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

a)

patrician

b)

plebeian

c)

slave

d)

raja

17.

Rome created a ________, which allowed voters to elect leaders into office to make laws.

a)

republic

b)

dictatorship

c)

monarchy

d)

oligarchy

18.

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

a)

copper pipes

b)

aqueducts

c)

an irrigation system

d)

wells

19.

What were the wars called that were fought for 20 years between Rome and Carthage?

a)

Twenty-year Wars

b)

Mediterranean Wars

c)

Punic Wars

d)

Elephant Wars

20.
Which area was NOT a part of the Roman Empire?
a)
North Africa
b)
Russia
c)
Britain
d)
Gaul
21.
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
22.

What was Caesar's adopted-son/nephew called before he became the first emperor of Rome?

a)

Mark Antony

b)

Scipio

c)

Sulla

d)

Octavian

23.

Which continent is labled number 8?

a)

North America

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

Australia

24.

What city is number 3?

a)

Carthage

b)

Rome

c)

Venice

d)

Athens

25.

Which peninsula is number 4?

a)

Italian

b)

Roman

c)

Greek

d)

Spanish

26.

Which continent is labeled number 11?

a)

Europe

b)

Australia

c)

Africa

d)

South America

27.

What is the name for a large group of Roman soldiers?

a)

Republic

b)

Legion

c)

Consul

d)

Legionary

28.

In ancient Rome, a person who fought people or animals for public entertainment

a)

Paxiator

b)

Romanator

c)

Gladiator

d)

Legion

29.

A belief in one god:

a)

monotone

b)

monothemono

c)

monotheism

d)

Monotonism

30.

The ______________ form the norther border of Italy.

a)

Appalachians

b)

Alps

c)

Appenine

d)

Ural

31.

The large, domed temple that was built in ancient Rome to honor their gods and goddesses.

a)

Oculus

b)

Parthenon

c)

Forum

d)

Pantheon

32.
How did Julius Caesar’s dictatorship most affect Rome?
a)
He constructed a large bridge across the Rhine River.
b)
His actions ended the Roman Republic.
c)
He conquered Carthage and gave farmland to the poor.
d)
He did not have a significant affect on Rome.
33.
How many spectators could sit at the Colosseum?
a)
20,000
b)
50,000
c)
200,000
d)
250,000
34.

Why was the Tiber River important to Rome? Choose all that apply

a)

trade

b)

travel

c)

for drinking

d)

protection

35.

Greek soldiers fought in a ______________ while Roman soldiers fought in ____________.

a)

legions, rows

b)

phalanx, legions

c)

circles, phalanx

d)

bunches, columns

36.

Who won the Punic Wars?

a)

Greece

b)

Rome

c)

Spain

d)

Carthage

37.

What was the main language spoken in ancient Rome?

a)

Greek

b)

Spanish

c)

Latin

d)

Etruscan

38.

Who was NOT part of the 1st Triumvirate?

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

Marcus Crassus

c)

Pompey the Great

d)

Marcus Brutus

39.

Who was the leader of the slave revolt learned about in class?

a)

Constantine

b)

Octavian

c)

Thrace

d)

Spartacus

40.

Which part of the split up Roman Empire fell first?

a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

41.

What was the Eastern Roman Empire renamed?

a)

Latin Empire

b)

Greek Empire

c)

Judea Empire

d)

Byzantine Empire

42.

The Romans conquered many places, stretching their empire over multiple continents. Which continent however was NOT occupied by Roman soldiers

a)

Asia

b)

North America

c)

Europe

d)

Africa

43.

Rome's first major enemy, Carthage, was found on which continent?

a)

Africa

b)

Egypt

c)

Europe

d)

Greece

44.

Which of the following happened in Judea?

a)

Spartacus' revolt

b)

Christianity originated

c)

Caesar's Civil War

d)

Zeus dabbed on Hades

45.
This is the largest city in Illinois.
a)
Chicago
b)
Jacksonville
c)
Pontiac
d)
Champaign
46.
The official tree of Illinois is the _______ tree. 
a)
White Oak
b)
Sycamore
c)
Pine 
d)
Maple
47.
The capital of Illinois is________. 
a)
Springfield
b)
Chicago
c)
Bloomington 
d)
Champaign
48.

The governor of Illinois is __________________.

a)

Bruce Rauner

b)

George Bush

c)

Teri Renner

d)

J. B. Pritzker

49.
Who is from Texas?
a)
Sandy
b)
Plankton
c)
Mr.Krabs
d)
Mrs.Puff
50.

Who cannot breathe under water so they live in a glass barrier?

a)

Sandy

b)

Plankton

c)

Squidward

d)

Larry

51.
Who owns the krusty krab?
a)
Mr. Krabs
b)
Squidward
c)
Spongebob
d)
Mrs. Puff
52.
Who makes the krabby patties?
a)
Spongebob
b)
Mr. Krabs
c)
Gary
d)
Squidward
53.

Marcus Crassus is best known for what 2 things?

a)

Invention of the Battering Ram

b)

Defeating Julius Caesar in battle

c)

Being the most wealthy Roman at his time

d)

Defeating Spartacus in battle

54.

When Octavian ruled Rome, he changed his name to _________________.

a)

Julius Ceasar

b)

Augustus

c)

Constantine

d)

Spartacus

55.
a)
Snap chat
b)
Vine
c)
Instagram
d)
Fuji
56.
a)
Olympics
b)
Empire State Games
c)
Extreme Sports
d)
World Cup
57.
a)
WiFi
b)
Spotify
c)
Soundcloud
d)
Spotty  
58.
a)
Costa Coffee
b)
Cafe Nero
c)
Starbucks
d)
Wild Bean Cafe
59.
a)
Lex Luthor
b)

Bruce Wayne

c)
Superman
d)

General Super

60.
a)
Apple
b)
Lettuce
c)
Cucumber
d)
Cheese
61.
a)
Adidas
b)
Nike
c)
Superdry 
d)
Topshop
62.
a)
Macdonalds
b)
McDonalds
c)
McDonald's
d)
MacDonald's
63.
a)
Safari
b)
Internet Explorer
c)
Mozilla Firefox
d)
Chrome
64.
What is this Logo?
a)
Chatsnap
b)
Snapchat
c)
Chapsnat
d)
Picaboo
65.
What is this Logo?
a)
Underarmour
b)
Nike
c)
Fila
d)
Adidas
66.
What is this called?
a)
North, South, East, West
b)
Compass Rose
c)
A map
d)
A map key
67.
A structure that carries water over long distances
a)
colosseum
b)
dome
c)
aqueduct
d)
arch
68.
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
69.

Which is the BEST description of plebeians in Ancient Rome?

a)

a powerful group of judges in Ancient Rome

b)

A large, but politically limited group who were considered commoners

c)

An elite, well-trained group of gladiators

d)

A small group of wealthy nobles who had the most control over the government

70.

Which is the best description of patricians in Ancient Rome?

a)

a powerful group of judges in Ancient Rome

b)

A large, but politically limited group who were considered commoners

c)

An elite, well-trained group of gladiators

d)

A small group of wealthy nobles who had the most control over the government

71.

The center of Rome where people would go to shop at the market or gather to socialize and listen to speeches was called...

a)
the Square
b)
the Forum
c)
Main Street
d)
the Mall
72.
The city of Rome is located on the ___ River.
a)
Tigris
b)
Nile
c)
Indus
d)
Tiber
73.

Slaves and prisoners of war forced to fight for Roman entertainment.

a)

gladiator

b)

senate

c)

republic

d)

forum

74.
How many wars did Rome have with Carthage?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
10
d)
11
75.

What geographical term best describes Italy?

a)

Island

b)

Peninisula

c)

Land-locked

d)

Desert

76.

Mesopatamia had two major rivers flowing through it, they were the ________ and ________________.

a)

Tigris

b)

Euphrates

c)

Nile

d)

Indus

77.

Ancient Rome ruled over Hispania which is modern day __________.

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

Germany

d)

Italy

78.

Which of these civilizations have we studied since the start of the year?

a)

Rome

b)

Egypt

c)

Stone Ages

d)

Greece

79.
How many states make up the United States?
a)
48
b)
13
c)
26
d)
50
80.

Who is NOT a former Vice-President of the United States?

a)

Mike Pence

b)

Captain Underpants

c)

Kamala Harris

d)

Joseph Biden

81.
What is the largest planet in the solar system?
a)
Saturn
b)
Jupiter
c)
Earth
d)
the Sun
82.

Which travels faster?

a)

Light

b)

Sound

83.
What is the 16th letter of the alphabet?
a)
P
b)
Q
c)
R
d)
Z
84.
What is this?
a)
Eiffel tower
b)
Statue of Liberty
c)
Beehive
d)
Twin towers
85.

Who created the telephone?

a)

Alexander Bell

b)

Albert Einstein

c)

Dr Dre

d)

Mr. Telephone

86.
Who wrote the books "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" which were adapted into movies?
a)
C.S. Lewis
b)
JRR Tolkein
c)
Peter Jackson
d)
Samwise Gamgee
87.
Who is the author of the famous Harry Potter books?
a)
J.K. Rowling
b)
J.R.R. Tolkien
c)
E.B. White
d)
Roald Dahl
88.

Which of these American companies are currently worth the most money?

a)

Apple

b)

Ford

c)

Pepsi

d)

Facebook

89.

Who is the villain in the Disney Movie "The Lion King?"

a)

Shenzi

b)

Scar

c)

Mufasa

d)

Pumbaa

90.

What paper-like material was invented by Egyptians?

a)

Papyrus

b)

Stone tablets

c)

Cuneiform

d)

Pyramid paper

91.

What is 111 + 10 x 5?

a)

161

b)

511

c)

151

d)

165

92.

What ancient trade route connected Europe to China?

a)

Silk Road

b)

China Road

c)

Intercontinental Foodway

d)

Rice Road

93.

What is the world's longest river?

a)

The Nile

b)

Mississippi River

c)

The Amazon

d)

Illinois River

94.

Who of the following groups of people were monotheistic?

a)

Ancient Egyptians

b)

Jews from Judea

c)

Ancient Greeks

d)

Ancient Mesopotamians

95.

How many times could a Roman consul be elected?

a)

1

b)

4

c)

2

d)

unlimited

96.

Name of government body in Rome that created laws, and was dominated by Patricians

a)

assembly

b)

senate

c)

republic

d)

forum

97.

The word architecture refers to...

a)

frescoes

b)

water systems

c)

buildings

d)

paintings

98.

What term was given to the enemies of Rome who lived north of italy, beyond the Alps, and that were outsiders and the Romans viewed as crude and foriegn?

a)

Barbarian

b)

Mullitan

c)

Persian

d)

Vercinkleenex

99.

Which ancient Roman was nicknamed, "The Vulture," for stealing others' victories?

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

Marcus Crassus

c)

Pompey the Great

d)

Marcus Brutus

100.

If you lived within the Roman Empire, which 3 things were you to do, so you would not get in trouble with the Roman rulers/army?

a)

Spy on the enemy for Rome

b)

Pay taxes on time

c)

Respect the Roman Emperor

d)

Don't rebel

101.

Name the law that legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire.

a)

Law of Caesar

b)

Edict of Milan

c)

Truce of Sophia

d)

Edict of Canterbury

102.

Which Roman leader seized power from the Senate and became the dictator of Rome, overthrowing the entire Roman Republic

a)

Spartacus

b)

Pompey the Great

c)

Julius Caesar

d)

Marcus Brutus

103.
What is the name the mountain where the Greek gods were said to live?
a)
Mount Rainier
b)
Mount Olympus
c)
Mount Shasta
d)
Mount McKinley
104.
What is the name of our galaxy?
a)
The Universe
b)
Alpha Centauri
c)
The Milky Way
d)
Andromeda
105.

Which country is home to Pandas?

a)
China
b)
India
c)
Japan
d)
Korea
106.
Which river runs through Egypt?
a)
Ganges
b)
Nile 
c)
Mississippi
d)
Amazon
107.
What is the closest star to the Earth?
a)
The Sun
b)
The Moon
c)
Mars
d)
Neptune
108.
What is the name of the only country to use a nuclear bomb in the time of war? 
a)
Iran
b)
China
c)
Russia
d)
United States
109.
What is the name of Barbie's boyfriend?
a)
Steve
b)
Ken
c)
Dave
d)
Phil
110.

When is Independence Day in the USA?

a)
May 5
b)
April 6
c)
July 4
d)
June 3
111.

How old is Mr. Ridgway?

a)

30

b)

33

c)

90

d)

28

112.

What is Obama's last name?

a)

Roosevelt

b)

Obama

c)

Bardock

d)

Barack

113.
Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is the fear of ______?
a)
Hippos
b)
Long Words
c)
Roses
d)
Walking Long Distances
114.
2000 pounds
a)
ton
b)
liter
c)
gram
d)
gallon
115.

What does FBI stand for?

a)

Federal Bureau of Investigation

b)

Federal Budget Inquiries

c)

Federal Branch of Independents

d)

Federal Bunch of Investigation

116.
What were the last two states to join the United States?
a)
Alaska and Washington
b)
Hawaii and New Mexico
c)
Alaska and Hawaii
d)
California and Arizona
117.
What planet is closest to the sun?
a)
Venus
b)
Mercury
c)
Mars
d)
Earth
118.

Who is this Disney Princess

a)

Ginderlooloo

b)

Cinderella

c)

Blue Dress

d)

Blondie

119.

Who is this?

a)

Merida

b)

Ariel

c)

Brave

d)

Jasmine

120.
a)

Mulan

b)

Merida

c)

Pocahontas

d)

Belle

121.

What is the small dragon's name from Mulan?

a)

Cricket

b)

Mulan

c)

Drago

d)

Mushu

122.

Who was the friend of Spartacus who helped him lead a slave revolt against the Romans?

a)

Crassus

b)

Crickey

c)

Crixus

d)

Chocolate

123.

Which of the following is NOT a reason the Western Roman Empire fell?

a)

Since Rome could be found in the Eastern Roman Empire, it was a much bigger target

b)

The Western Roman Empire was weaker than the East militarily

c)

The Eastern Roman Empire was far wealthier than the West

d)

Given that Rome was in the Western part, it made the Western Roman Empire a bigger target

124.

A belief in multiple gods:

a)

monotheism

b)

monothemono

c)

Polytheism

d)

Polytonism

125.

Which of the following occurred in the year 79?

a)

The Colosseum was finished being built in Rome

b)

Mt. Vesuvius erupted, smothering Pompeii and Herculaneum in ash and debris

c)

Marcus Crassus finally defeats Spartacus and the escaped gladiators in battle

d)

Julius Caesar arm wrestles Pompey to become the ruler of Rome

126.

The land the Romans called Gaul is today known as what country?.

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

Germany

d)

Italy

127.

How many times can a president be elected in the USA?

a)

1

b)

4

c)

2

d)

unlimited

128.

How many years is a president's term in office in the USA?

a)

1

b)

4

c)

2

d)

6

129.
a)

Volkswagen

b)

Audi

c)

Ford

d)

Ferrari

130.
a)

Volkswagen

b)

Audi

c)

Ford

d)

Ferrari

131.

What was the main purpose of the Roman Law of the 12 Tables?

a)

To establish a written code of laws to protect all citizens

b)

To expand the Roman Empire

c)

To create new religious rituals

d)

To elect new consuls

132.

Which group in Roman society would have wanted the creation of the 12 Tables to protect their rights the most?

a)

Equites

b)

Senators

c)

Patricians

d)

Plebeians

133.

Which catastrophic event destroyed (but also kinda preserved) the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 AD?

a)

Flood

b)

Volcanic eruption

c)

Earthquake

d)

Fire

134.

Why is the ancient Roman named Cincinnatus often considered a role model?

a)

He built the Colosseum

b)

He gave up power and returned to his farm after saving Rome

c)

He was the first Roman consul

d)

He refused to fight in wars

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