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Ancient Rome#1 (6.51-6.56)

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The Twelve Tables explained the legal rights of which two groups of Romans?
a)
Greeks and Romans
b)
bishops and magistrates
c)
plebeians and patricians
d)
consuls and rabbis
2.
Rome was mostly located in which geographic region?
a)
desert
b)
mountains
c)
peninsula
d)
plains
3.
Italy is in the shape of a
a)
hat
b)
boot
c)
horse
d)
bell
4.
What were wealthy landowners called who made up Rome's ruling class? 
a)
Plebeians
b)
Patricians
c)
Monarchs
d)
Aristocrats
5.
What commoners such as artisans shopkeepers, and owners of small farms were called 
a)
Aristocrats
b)
Patricians
c)
Monarchs
d)
Plebeians
6.
What were the two top officials in the Roman government chosen to serve one year?
a)
Consuls
b)
Praetors
c)
Tribunes
d)
Senators
7.
Rome's most important legislative or law-making body of 300 Patrician men was called the
a)
 Forum
b)
House of Representatives
c)
Congress
d)
Senate
8.
Why did the Plebeians think they should have equal rights?
a)
They fought in the army and paid taxes
b)
They fought in the army and built temples
c)
They worshipped the gods and paid taxes
d)
They fought in the army and worked at the Forum
9.
The complex structure of Roman government to limit the power of any one group or persons is called a system of 
a)
Checks and balances
b)
Checks and penalties
c)
Checks and denarii
d)
Checks on power
10.
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
11.
The wealthy landowners and ruling class had which name?
a)
Patricaians
b)
Plebeians
c)
Tribunes
d)
Slaves
12.
The Roman legal system was called the Law of the what?
a)
12 Tables
b)
14 Tablets
c)
Bronze Plaques
d)
Republic
13.
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
14.
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
15.

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

16.
Assassinated by a group of senators
a)
Marc Antony
b)
Julius Caesar
c)
Marcus Aurelius
d)
Augustus
17.
By expanding the empire and reorganizing the military and government to make it safe and strong, Caesar Augustus created a new era of prosperity that lasted 200 years called 
a)
Pax Romana
b)
Golden Years
c)
Pax Augustus
d)
Age of Prosperity
18.
What kind of government did ancient Rome have?
a)
monarchy
b)
dictatorship
c)
direct democracy
d)
representative democracy
19.
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.
20.
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
21.
Why was rome so successful?
a)
Allowed conquered people to be citizens
b)
Worshipped their prisoners
c)
Alexander the Great was a general
d)
Women and slaves could vote
22.
What were the rights and responsibilities of Roman citizens? 
a)
Vote
b)
Pay taxes
c)
Serve in the army
d)
All of the above
23.
The Roman Empire began in 27 BCE when ________ claimed himself as emperor.
a)
Julius Caesar
b)
Marc Antony
c)
Marcus Antonius
d)
Octavian
24.
Which branch of the Roman government advised the city's leaders?
a)
Assemblies
b)
Magistrates
c)
Tribunes
d)
Senate
25.
Which part of the Roman government was elected for life?
a)
Assemblies
b)
Magistrates
c)
Tribunes
d)
Senate
26.
A ruler with absolute power
a)
dictator
b)
king
c)
emperor
27.
Rome was founded on which river?
a)
Tiber
b)
Danube
c)
Nile
d)
Tigris
28.
A dictator in ancient Rome was 
a)
a person granted power but only in a time of crisis
b)
a person who took power and never gave it up.
29.
Gaul is a region in what modern-day country?
a)
France
b)
Spain
c)
Italy
d)
Greece
30.
The Roman Republic divided territory they conquered into ____________.
a)
provinces
b)
countries
c)
states
d)
continents
31.
Pax Romana means...
a)
a time of peace in Rome
b)
a time of destruction in Rome
c)
a time of war in Rome
d)
a time of depression in Rome
32.

Next to which river was the first Roman civilization established?

a)

Nile River

b)

Yangtze River

c)

Tiber River

d)

Huang He River

33.

Into what 3 continents did ancient Rome spread during the period of its greatest influence?

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

South America

e)

North America

34.

The modern -day city of Rome is located in -

a)

France

b)

Egypt

c)

Italy

d)

Greece

35.

The ancient civilization of Rome conquered most of which continent?

a)

Africa

b)

North America

c)

Asia

d)

Europe

36.

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

a)

republic

b)

democracy

c)

monarchy

d)

oligarchy

37.

Rome had two _________ to keep balance, so they could veto the other's plans.

a)

consuls

b)

plebeians

c)

senators

d)

kings

38.

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.

39.

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

a)

patricians

b)

plebeians

c)

slaves

d)

servants

40.

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

a)

patricians

b)

plebeians

c)

slaves

d)

servants

41.

Caesar conquered _________ before returning to Rome.

a)

Gaul

b)

Egypt

c)

Carthage

d)

Greece

42.

A war between two groups within a country is called a

a)

battle

b)

argument

c)

civil war

d)

scrimmage

43.

Julius Caesar marched into Rome with his army and make himself

a)

king for six months

b)

dictator for life

c)

consul for forty years

d)

president for one year

44.

Once Casear died, and after a bunch of civil wars / drama, Rome's government changed to

a)

an empire

b)

a kingdom

c)

a European country

d)

a democracy

45.
Why was the location of Rome so ideal?
a)
Fresh Water, Good Land
b)
Sea Access, Ideal Climate
c)
Protection
d)
All of the above
46.
Which best describes the climate of Ancient Rome?
a)
Mediterranean
b)
Hot, dry summers
c)
Mild, wet winters
d)
All of the above
47.
How many hills was Rome built upon?
a)
2
b)
5
c)
7
d)
10
48.
Which of the following is a similarity between Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece?
a)
Both had many islands and was isolated
b)
Both had peninsulas that helped protect from invaders
c)
Both were isolated and developed city-states
d)
Both have a major river that they used for farming
49.

Large group of Roman soldiers

a)

republic

b)

legion

c)

consul

50.

The idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country

a)

duty

b)

plebeian duty

c)

civic duty

51.

Rome is located on the Italian peninsula, which is shaped like a boot. Which key concept best fits this statement?

a)

Economy

b)

Religion

c)

Geography

d)

Social Class

52.

Sea traders traveled to Greece, Spain, Northern Africa, and kingdoms of Asia. Which key concept best matches this statement?

a)

Government and Leadership

b)

Economy

c)

Geography

d)

Social Classes

53.

Patricians were wealthy leaders at the top of society. Which key concept best matches this statement?

a)

Social Classes

b)

Economy

c)

Geography

d)

Government and Leadership

54.

What continent is 8?

a)

North America

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

Australia

55.

What sea is #1?

a)

Mediterranean Sea

b)

Adriatic Sea

c)

Gulf of Mexico

d)

Red Sea

56.

What River is number 5?

a)

Tigris

b)

Tiber

c)

Nile

d)

Adriatic

57.

What city is number 3?

a)

Carthage

b)

Rome

c)

Venice

d)

Athens

58.

What mountains make up #7?

a)

Olympic

b)

Alps

c)

Mt. Hood

d)

Mt. Everest

59.

What is #4?

a)

Rome

b)

Persia

c)

Greece

d)

Macedonia

60.

What is the continent labeled 11?

a)

Europe

b)

Australia

c)

Africa

d)

South America

61.

Which government/period saw Rome's most wealth and at its largest empire. During this period one leader ruled over the people. During this period Christianity spread throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa.

a)

Empire

b)

Monarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Republic

62.

Which Ancient Roman Period is known for its democratic government, its expansion due to beating Carthage, and wealth?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Republic

d)

Empire

63.

Rome had a representative democracy because its citizens were spread out across the empire. It would have been impossible to get every citizen to vote because they were all over Europe, Italy, North Africa, and Asia.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

What type of democracy did Athens have?

a)

representative democracy because citizens all lived in the same city

b)

direct democracy because the citizens all lived in the same city

65.
Which factor contributed most to the development of Rome's early trade ties with North Africa?
a)
production of spices and silk
b)
large agricultural food surpluses
c)
nearby supplies of gold and silver
d)
proximity to important shipping lanes
66.
Which factor most contributed to the early success of Roman agriculture?
a)
a mild climate
b)
annual flooding
c)
government-run farms
d)
advanced farming methods
67.
What impact did the climate of central Italy have on Rome's development?
a)
It lengthened the military campaign season, which made rapid conquest easier.
b)
It fostered tropical diseases, which promoted rapid medical and scientific advancements.
c)
It helped farmers produce a consistent supply of food, which enabled the economy to diversify.
d)
It made it easy to grow spices but hard to grow food crops, which contributed to the need to establish trade.
68.
What effect did the Alps have on Rome?
a)
They funneled European trade routes directly into Rome.
b)
They limited Rome's connections with other European peoples.
c)
They made travel across the Italian Peninsula difficult.
d)
They provided runoff that ensured Rome an adequate water supply.
69.
The Roman Empire began with a settlement in which location?
a)
the middle of Italy
b)
the Euphrates River valley
c)
the mountains of central Europe
d)
the eastern coast the Mediterranean Sea
70.
Which statement best explains how Rome’s proximity to the Tiber River delta contributed to its prosperity?
a)
Rome was close enough to use the river to import grain from nearby civilizations, but far enough away to avoid damage from routine flooding.
b)
Rome was close enough to use the river to irrigate fields, but too far to use it as a reliable source of travel.
c)
Rome was close enough to use the river for access to the sea, but too far to use the river for agricultural purposes.
d)
Rome was close enough to use the river for agriculture and trade, but far enough away to be protected from foreign invasion.

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