WorksheetsThe Romans & Their Influence: Y9 Exam Revision
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 24mins
Use the map above to indicate the location of Rome.
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2
13
6
What material did the Romans invent that helped their structures last?
Steel
Asphalt
Concrete
Lime
How were Gladiators chosen to fight at the Colosseum?
Most Gladiators were plebeians
Patricians would volunteer to fight for glory
Gladiators were prisoners or slaves
Roman soldiers who wanted to leave the military early
What were the gladiators?
Men trained to fight for entertainment
Slaves of the Emprior
Gods
Roman officials
How do we know so much about Ancient Rome?
Archaeologists have found the remains of Roman buildings and objects.
Stories about the Romans tell us what life might have been like.
The Romans left paintings, mosaics and some written records.
All of the above.
What language did the Romans speak?
French
German
English
Latin
Who was in charge of the Roman Empire?
A slave
A patrician
An emperor
A plebeian
Who was Mars?
The Roman God of war
A Roman emperor
The Roman God of chocolate
The Roman Goddess of Beauty
How did the Romans write the number 10?
IV
X
LII
D
The city of Rome is located in...?
Greece
Italy
Turkey
Asia
Roman architecture can be seen in many buildings today.
True
False
Which Roman art piece is a mosaic?
Rome is located on which continent?
Which term describes Roman artwork made from small pieces of tile, glass, or colored stone?
cameo
fresco
mosaic
mural
Which are examples of art, architecture, or engineering we see in our country?
Columns and arches around Invercargill city.
The roads we drive on.
The Auckland Sky Tower.
Stadia for sports games, like Eden Park in Auckland.
Why were stadia like the Colosseum built in Rome?
For the public's enjoyment / entertainment.
For sports like soccer.
To watch plays and other arts festivals.
They were used like parks.
What type of entertainment did the Romans enjoy?
Bloody entertainment
They liked art and music, like the Greeks
They played games, just like modern sports
The entertained themselves by taking over other peoples land
What was it like for animals in the arenas?
They were killed just like the people
They were forced to kill and eat people
People were forced to eat the animals
They were shown off to the crowds but unharmed
Why did the Romans like watching rare animals being killed?
It symbolized the power of Rome
The animals tasted good
Their blood was a different color
The Romans didn't know about the animals
What happened to people who refused to fight in an arena?
Many killed themselves
They prayed
They lost all their money
They were kicked out of Rome
Most gladiators were from which members of society? (choose three)
slaves
children
criminals
volunteers
women
What is an amphitheatre?
An oval or circular building where contests are held.
A form of tree house used to hide from hunters.
A small square room where you can play music really loud.
Which gladiator had a helmet with a fish on it, a sword, and large rectangular shield, and leg & arm guards?
Thracian
Myrmillo
Secutor
Samnite
Which of these could be modern versions of the violent Roman Gladiators?
Boxers
Ice Hockey players
WWE / UFC fighters
Golf players
The Silver Ferns
What is different about Roman gladiator fights, and contact sports today?
The crowd is entertained / excited by the action.
Those participating can be hurt, sometimes badly.
The contests / games, etc. make a lot of money.
The crowd decides who lives and who dies.
