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Ancient Rome - 6th Grade

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who changed Rome from a republic to an empire after the Senate gave him power?

a)

Caesar Augustus

b)

Julius Caesar

c)

Diocletian

d)

Nero

2.

Who divided the Roman Empire into two sections to make it easier to control?

a)

Constantine

b)

Cicero

c)

Diocletian

d)

Jesus Christ

3.

Which Jewish carpenter from Galilee spread a message of love and faith in God's heavenly kingdom?

a)

Jesus

b)

Peter

c)

Constantine

d)

Paul

4.

Which skilled Roman military leader and politician declared himself dictator for life?

a)

Nero

b)

Julius Caesar

c)

Caligula

d)

Augustus

5.

Which ruthless emperor blamed Christians for setting fire to Rome?

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

Constantine

c)

Nero

6.

Which emperor legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire?

a)

Caligula

b)

Constantine

c)

Nero

d)

Julius Caesar

7.

Which describe key events, values, and achievements during the time of the Roman Republic? (More than 1 answer)

a)

a code of written law called the Twelve Tables

b)

personal wealth and power valued more than loyalty to Rome

c)

rule by the patrician class without plebian representation

d)

growth in size and power after the Punic Wars

8.

Which describe political, social, or cultural changes that took place in Rome during the early empire? (more than 1 answer)

a)

few outlets of entertainment or recreation

b)

increased political power for plebeians

c)

increased trade and communication because of good roads

d)

a period of 200 years of peace and prosperity throughout the Mediterranean

9.

Which statements describe factors that led to the decline of the Roman Empire? (more than 1 answer possible)

a)

Empire became to big to maintain

b)

The army kept barbarian tribes from invading imperial territory.

c)

Strong and competent rulers remained in charge to the very end of the empire.

d)

Roman emperors and generals fought each other over land.

10.

Which describes a contribution from classical Rome to modern Western civilization?

a)

international gathering to celebrate sporting achievement

b)

written constitution based on natural rights

c)

large infrastructure projects to benefit the public

d)

direct election of the ruler by all residents of the empire

11.

Which had the most influence on the movement of people, goods, and ideas between East and West during the time of the Roman Empire?

a)

trade by sea and over well-built roads

b)

military campaigns on land and sea

c)

immigration from Asia and North Africa

d)

exploratory sea expeditions