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Rome Part II

Total questions: 103

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Hannibal surprised the Romans by
a)
attacking their shipping routes. 
b)
launching an amphibious assault on Sicily.
c)
marching his army from Spain to Italy over the Alps.
d)
blockading Italy with the Carthaginian navy.
2.
What is a Triumvirate? 
a)
A three headed dog 
b)
A form of government in which three rulers share equal power.
c)
A form of government where there are three rulers with separate powers 
d)
the form of government that Donald Duck was in charge of 
3.
What three rulers made up the first Triumvirate? 
a)
Crassus, Julius Caesar, and Pompey
b)
Crassus, Pompey, and Achilles
c)
Crassus, Pompey, and Cleopatra 
d)
Crassus Julius Caesar, and Mark Antony 
4.
How did Julius Caesar die? 
a)
He died in the 3rd Punic War 
b)
He died of natural causes.  
c)
He was assassinated on his way to the Senate by Brutus and his followers. 
d)
He was assassinated by Cleopatra during the conquest of Egypt  
5.
What happened to Mark Antony? 
a)
Married Ptolemy, and lost to Pompey at the Battle of the Nile.  
b)
Conquered more of the known world than Alexander the Great did
c)
Married Cleopatra and then challenged the rule of Rome, and lost the battle of Actium.  
d)
Won the Civil War and became the greatest emperor of Rome. 
6.
Who was NOT a part of the Second Triumvirate?
a)
Crassus
b)
Octavion
c)
Marc Antony
d)
Lepidus
7.
Who is Julius Caesar?
a)
Roman general and consul, consolidated power as dictator, effectively ending the republic
b)
Defeated Cleopatra @ Battle of Antium
c)
First to make salad taste good
d)
Roman historian
8.
What was the Pax Romana?
a)
Type of cheese popular during the Roman Empire
b)
Agreement between the two triumvirates to rule as one
c)
Period when Rome was ruled by kings
d)
Period of prolonged peace and trade beginning under Emperor Augustus
9.
How did Christianity impact the Roman Empire?
a)
Emperors gladly accepted it and replaced Roman religion
b)
Emperors saw as dangerous minority, began persecuting and killing Christians for 300 years until the conversion of Constantine
c)
Emperors fought major war against Christians
d)
Blended Christian traditions into the traditions of Rome
10.
Which religion does Christianity stem from?
a)
Islam
b)
Zoroastrianism
c)
Judaism
d)
Buddhism
11.
Roman religion was initially _________ while Christianity is _________.  This led to conflicts, at first.  
a)
polytheistic, monotheistic
b)
monotheistic, polytheistic
12.
Which book details the life and teachings of Jesus as well as early writings of Christians?
a)
Torah
b)
Talmud
c)
Old Testament
d)
New Testament
13.
Who was the biggest spreader of the Christian religion throughout the Roman Empire?
a)
Thomas
b)
Judas
c)
Paul
d)
Peter
14.
Which emperor converted to Christianity and made it legal?
a)
Diocletian
b)
Nerva
c)
Augustus
d)
Constantine
15.
What year is considered to be the end of the Western Roman Empire and the fall of Rome?
a)
410 AD
b)
476 AD
c)
347 AD
16.
The eastern Roman empire entered into an era of uncertainty. Rulers changed frequently, as one leader attacked and defeated another. This was known as the beginning of the ______?
a)
The Old Ages 
b)
The New Ages
c)
The Middle Ages
17.

Italy is in which continent?

a)

North America

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

Asia

18.

How did Rome's geography aid its development?

a)

The desert provided protection from enemies

b)

The location offered protection from oceans, rivers, and mountains

c)

The Romans colonized an unpopulated part of Italy

d)

The monsoon rains supported farming

19.

What did the Romans invent that made it possible for the people in the Roman Empire to easily obtain fresh water?

a)

aqueducts

b)

mosaics

c)

The Forum

d)

roads

20.

Who is credited with the split of the Roman Empire for easier management?

a)

Diocletian

b)

Justinian

c)

Constantine

d)

Theodora

21.

What did Diocletian reorganize?

a)

Government

b)

his socks

c)

the barbarians

d)

his laws

22.

Why is the location of Constantinople ideal?

a)

Provided protection of the eastern frontier

b)

far from Germanic invasions in western empire

c)

had crossroads of trade

d)

all of the above

23.

How did adopting Christianity help Constantine?

a)

By making it legal, it stopped persecutions

b)

By making Christianity legal, it unified the people

c)

By making Christianity legal, it spread throughout the empire.

d)

All of the above

24.

The Byzantine Empire is the name we call

a)

The Eastern Roman Empire after the West fell

b)

The Western Roman Empire after the East fell

c)

Constantinople

d)

The Hagia Sophia

25.
What was the primary language of the Byzantine Empire?
a)
Greek 
b)
Roman
c)
Latin
d)
Turkish
26.

Justinian's most famous achievement is the

a)

Wall of Constantine

b)

Holy Crusade

c)

Crowning of Charlemagne

d)

Justinian Code

27.
Justinian's Code was an important contribution in the area of...
a)
The military
b)
Architecture
c)
Religion
d)
The law
28.
In what year did the Roman Empire collapse? 
a)
776 BC
b)
776 AD
c)
476 BC
d)
476 AD
29.
What was the Hagia Sophia?
a)
Church in Byzantine Empire
b)
Capital city of Byzantine Empire
30.

Constantine issued the Edict of _________ allowing Christians to practice their faith.

a)

Rome

b)

Milan

c)

Constantinople

d)

Hagia Sophia

31.

What are the similarities between the Roman Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox Church?

a)

Both united the people

b)

Both are monotheistic and worship the same god

c)

Both are forms of Christianity

d)

All of the above

32.
What has the codified laws of Justinian become known as?
a)
Justinian's Code
b)
Justinian's Laws
c)
Justinian's Duties
d)
Justinian's Codified Laws of Rome
33.
Which of the following choices was NOT a  reason for why Constantine chose to move the capital east to Byzantium
a)
 it was in a great location for trade
b)
it was far away from barbarians in the west
c)
it was on an easy to defend peninsula
d)
it was in a place that was holy to many Christians 
34.
How was Augustus' rule different from the rule of the emperors who came after him?
a)
Augustus seized power in a war; his successors all inherited the throne peacefully
b)
Augustus kept republican traditions; his successors were more autocratic
c)
Augustus refused to listen to the Senate; his successors did not repeat this mistake
d)
Augustus killed all of his enemies; his successors refused to follow his example
35.
In the sentence, "Commodus was a capricious ruler," what does "capricious" mean?
a)
Cautious
b)
Wise
c)
Reckless
d)
Popular
36.
Which term best describes Rome's political situation during the 3rd century?
(Helpful Hint: The 3rd century is after the Pax Romana ended.)
a)
Chaotic
b)
Placid
c)
Republican
d)
Stable
37.
Why were most Roman soldiers stationed on the borders of the Empire?
a)
Housing was more affordable outside Rome's city limits.
b)
To protect against barbarian invasions.
c)
To avoid the crowding and unrest within the city of Rome.
d)
To prevent Roman citizens from leaving the Empire
38.
During the 3rd century, how did new emperors claim the throne?
a)
by killing or overthrowing old emperors
b)
by inheriting the throne from their fathers
c)
by winning major battles against Rome's enemies
d)
by winning elections
39.
Which of the following statements is true?
a)
Roman emperors were often power-hungry military generals
b)
Roman emperors had a reliable system for choosing successors
c)
Although it had political problems, Rome's economy remained stable
d)
The Byzantine Empire collapsed almost immediately after it was founded
40.
By 500 C.E., the western half of the Roman Empire had fallen, due in part to political instability.  Which of these is an example of political instability?
a)
unemployment
b)
high taxes
c)
leadership conflicts
d)
growing crime rate
41.
Who was the emperor who moved the capital from rome to Byzantium?
a)
Caesar Augustus
b)
Constantine
c)
Caligula
d)
Nero
42.
Which of the following methods was commonly used to choose a new Roman emperor?
a)
selection by philosophers
b)
fighting among private armies
c)
secret ballot by the Senate
d)
voice vote by Roman citizens
43.
Why was the size of the Roman Empire a problem that contributed to the empire's fall?
a)
The size of the empire made it hard to defend.
b)
Many emperors were needed to rule the empire.
c)
Much of the empire was empty land with no population.
d)
Most of the empire was dry land that could not support farming.
44.

Overall, Roman contributions are important because...

a)

All holidays are recorded on the Julian Calendar.

b)

Many contributions have an impact on us today.

c)

Roman concrete was better than modern concrete.

d)

Roman roads were better than modern roads.

45.

What important contributions did

Romans make that still impact our lives

in the U.S. today? (Check all that apply)

a)

Pizza

b)

Direct Democracy

c)

Aqueducts

d)

Concrete

e)

Julian Calendar

46.

What were the three characteristics of

the Roman Republic? (check all that

apply)

a)

A strong Caesar.

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Direct Democracy

d)

Civic Duty

e)

The idea no one is above the law

47.

The best definition for plebeian is...

a)

A wealthy elite Roman.

b)

A common Roman citizen.

c)

A person with ultimate political power.

d)

Someone who is elected by others.

48.

The best definition for patrician is...

a)

A wealthy elite Roman.

b)

A common Roman citizen.

c)

A person with ultimate political power.

d)

Someone who is elected by others.

49.

The best definition for representative is...

a)

A wealthy elite Roman.

b)

A common Roman citizen.

c)

A person with ultimate political power.

d)

Someone who is elected by others.

50.

The best definition for dictator is...

a)

A wealthy elite Roman.

b)

A common Roman citizen.

c)

A person with ultimate political power.

d)

Someone who is elected by others.

51.

What factor helped Julius Caesar become dictator for life?

a)

He put high taxes on the poor.

b)

He had lots of friends in the Senate.

c)

Being generous to the lower classes of Rome.

d)

He convinced the senate to give him all their power.

52.

Senators assassinated Julius Caesar because

a)

They wanted to be Caesar.

b)

he had taken too much power.

c)

they wanted to take command of his army.

d)

they wanted revenge.

53.

The 2 century era known as the "Pax Romana" was

a)

more beneficial for the poor than the rich.

b)

a long period of fighting.

c)

during the early roman republic.

d)

a period peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire.

54.

In the course of about 50 years, 41 people ruled Rome, or claimed to. Most of them died violently after a very short rule. What kind of message did this send to Rome's enemies?

a)

that Rome is very violent and should be avoided.

b)

that Rome is going through a rough time but will bounce back stronger than ever.

c)

that Rome has weakened and it's a great time to attack.

d)

that Rome is crazy and it would be better to avoid them.

55.

If the month of August is named after Augustus Caesar, what month is named after Julius Caesar?

a)

January

b)

February

c)

June

d)

July

56.

A representative government is...

a)

when people have a strong leader who

makes all the decisions.

b)

when people elect leaders to make

choices for them.

c)

when people vote on everything

themselves.

57.

Why was the Roman Republic

beneficial for plebeians?

a)

People got to vote for representatives.

b)

It was an extended era of peace.

c)

Caesar Augustus was a great Emperor

during this period.

d)

The Empire was huge and difficult to

rule.

58.

Some of the good things Caesar

Augustus did as Emperor were...(select

all that apply)

a)

He let people vote more often.

b)

He helped create an extended era of

peace known as the Pax Romana

c)

He invested in the construction of

important infrastructures such as

aqueducts and roads.

d)

He shrank the size of the Empire to

make it easier to rule.

59.

Why did poor Romans like the ideas of

Christianity over their old religion?

a)

They liked to read the bible.

b)

They believed the old Roman gods

favored the wealthy and not them.

c)

Christians were treated with a lot of

respect in Rome.

d)

Christianity had a lot of different gods to

choose from.

60.

Christians were Monotheistic. This

means...

a)

They worship multiple gods.

b)

They worship gods by giving them gifts.

c)

They worshiped only one god.

d)

They not believe in god.

61.

The decline of the Roman Empire was

accelerated (happened faster) because?

a)

Rome waged war against a single

powerful trade rival.

b)

Rome allowed Christianity to spread.

c)

Rome was conquered by the Islamic

Empire.

d)

Rome faced invasions from many

"Barbarian" tribes.

62.

Why where the "Barbarians" able to beat

the Roman Military during the

200s-400s?

a)

The Roman Military had been weakened

by lack of training and discipline.

b)

The barbarian invaders had better

weapons than the Romans.

c)

Rome didn't have enough money to pay

their military any more.

d)

The invader's population was growing a

lot faster than Rome's.

63.

How did Roman leadership from the

200s - 400s CE contribute to the fall of

the Roman Empire?

a)

Roman leaders during this time were

focused on hurting their own people.

b)

Roman leaders during this time worked

together to transition power peacefully.

c)

Roman leaders during this time were

weak and fought over who had power.

d)

Roman Leaders during this time made

peace with other Empires to conquer

Rome.

64.

The Fall of the Roman Empire resulted

in...

a)

Europe breaking up into smaller non-

unified regions.

b)

The Christian church being taken over

by Muslims.

c)

People forgetting how to speak latin.

d)

The poor gaining more power and

authority over the rich.

65.

Corruption is

a)

dishonest or illegal behavior

b)

a part of the desert that has water and plants

c)

when a volcano explodes

66.

Because the Roman Empire was so large...

a)

It wasn't easy to collect taxes

b)

Roman emperors traveled to other provinces

c)

It was hard to defend

d)

It was destined to be a success

67.

Which of the following was in the Roman Empire?

a)

London

b)

Rome

c)

Paris

d)

Constantinople

68.
Why did both good and bad Roman leaders have gladiator shows?
a)
To keep the people of Rome entertained
b)
To keep the legion strong through fighting each other and animals
69.
Why did Spartacus rebel against the Roman government?
a)
He was angry that Rome was getting rich off of the hard work of slaves
b)
He  was angry that he was no longer in the legion
c)
He was angry that patricians had such nice summer homes
d)
He was angry that he was no longer a gladiator
70.
Which one of the following is the reason that the Roman government fell?
a)
Bad leadership
b)
Social problems like disease and famine (no food)
c)
Invading tribes
d)
All of these are true
71.
How did Emperor Nero contribute to the Fall of Rome?
a)
He is an example of bad leadership.
b)
He is an example of a social problem like disease and famine (no food).
c)
He is an example of an invading tribe.
d)
He actually did NOT contribute to the Fall of Rome.
72.
Why was it difficult for Roman rulers to stay in power?
a)
They kept assassinating each other.
b)
They didn't have the support of the plebeians.
c)
They were murdered by the Senate, like Julius Caesar.
d)
They kept losing interest in ruling Rome's vast empire.
73.
How did bad Roman leaders spend the treasury money (tax payer’s money)?
a)
All of these are true.
b)
To bribe the legion to remain loyal
c)
For their own personal gain
d)
On parties and festivals
74.
Why did Rome split into two empires?
a)
The emperor realized the empire could no longer to governed effectively so he split it in two
b)
The emperor realized that he could make twice as much tax money if he split it in two.
75.
What were the benefits of the Roman Empire?
a)
Citizens could travel freely from one end of the empire to the other.
b)
New ideas and technology spread quickly.
c)
Trade increased and the Roman economy grew strong.
d)
All of these are true
76.
What is the legacy, or the good deeds left behind, of the Roman Empire?
a)
Laws (Governments should be a republic and should write down the laws; Twelve Tables)
b)
Architecture (Arches and columns)
c)
Citizenship (all should be treated fairly; rule of law)
d)
All of these are true
77.
How was Augustus Caesar's rule DIFFERENT than the leaders who came after him?
a)
Augustus took control after a war; the other leaders took control peacefully.
b)
Augustus killed all of his enemies; other leaders refused to do that
c)
Augustus ignored the Senate; other leaders did not repeat this mistake.
d)
Augusts took advice from the Senate; other leaders ruled as all-powerful dictators.
78.
What is this structure called?
a)
Tower
b)
Aqueduct
c)
Walking bridge
d)
Roman road
79.
What is this structure for?
a)
Chariots
b)
People to walk across
c)
Protective wall
d)
To carry water
80.
Arches helped the Romans to make bridges _________________________________.
a)
longer and stronger
b)
wider and heavier
c)
more expensive
d)
quicker and more easily
81.
How did aqueducts help Roman society?
a)
they could reach places faster
b)
they helped protect the city
c)
by providing water for drinking, baths, fountains, & more
82.
What materials were used in Roman roads?
a)
layers of gravel, clay, sand or chalk, stones
b)
layers of metal, wood, and asphalt
c)
layers of dirt and mud
83.
What feature helped rain water to drain off Roman roads?
a)
a slippery surface
b)
ditches on each side
c)
they poked holes in the roads
d)
lots of mud
84.
What is this structure called?
a)
roof
b)
dome
c)
arch
d)
column
85.
Which Roman achievement helped the army travel quickly throughout the empire?
a)
phalanx
b)
roads
c)
arch
d)
aqueduct
86.
What building material allowed Roman buildings to last longer? It was hard and watertight.
a)
glue
b)
arch
c)
concrete
d)
aqueduct
87.
What is the name of this type of Roman art?
a)
mosaic
b)
painting
c)
fresco
d)
heiroglyphic
88.
What was a challenge of building the aqueducts?
a)
There was not enough water
b)
The angle had to be just right for the water to flow down
c)
The Romans were bad builders
89.
What evidence do we have today that the Romans built high quality bridges and aqueducts?
a)
We can still see some of them today
b)
Written artifacts
c)
Paintings and art
90.
The Romans got many of their techniques in architecture from the ______________.
a)
aliens
b)
Egyptians
c)
Carthaginians
d)
Greeks
91.
What language was spoken in ancient Rome?
a)
Latin
b)
Arabic
c)
Spanish
d)
English
92.
Which Roman achievements are still used today?
a)
Aqueducts, arches, good road design, art, architecure, law
b)
Only architecture
c)
Roads and Latin language only
d)
None of them
93.

Roman Channels built to carry water from great distances

a)

Canals

b)

Aqueducts

c)

Roads

d)

Ocean routes

94.

Christian holy book consisting of stories about Jesus and Christian beliefs.

a)

Bible

b)

Quran

c)

Torah

d)

Gospels

95.

Christian holy book consisting of stories about Jesus and Christian beliefs.

a)

Bible

b)

Quran

c)

Torah

d)

Gospels

96.

The act of being saved and going to heaven

a)

escape

b)

restoration

c)

Salvation

d)

emancipation

97.

Christians believe that following the Word of God would lead them to salvation.

a)

Correctly used

b)

Incorrectly used

98.

The BIBLE tells stories and the life of Jesus

a)

Correct way to use it

b)

Incorrect way to use it

99.

Jewish community who revolted against the Roman Empire

a)

Zealot

b)

Radical

c)

Fanatic

d)

Terrorist

100.

Romans built a network of ________ which connected the empire.

a)

channels

b)

airways

c)

roads

d)

waterways

101.

Some examples of Roman _________ are domes, arches, and pillars.

a)

farming

b)

weapons

c)

laws

d)

architecture

102.

"You are innocent until proven guilty." This came from __________.

a)

Roman government

b)

Roman laws

c)

Roman writing

d)

Roman architecture

103.

This was a period of peace in the Roman Empire which lasted 200.

a)

Pasta Romine

b)

E Pluribus Unum

c)

Pax Romana

d)

Carpe Diem

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