wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Pax Romana

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Pax Romana was known was a great time of ____________________ in Rome.

a)

peace and prosperity

b)

war and strife

c)

innovation and invention

d)

sea exploration

2.

Augustus made Rome's border's easy to defend by making most of them either _____________ or ______________.

a)

walled fortress, gated cities

b)

mountains, plateaus

c)

rivers, oceans

d)

capital cities, trade routes

3.

Augustus also improved the government of the empire during his reign. He named officials called a _______________ to oversee the provinces.

a)

proconsul

b)

tribune

c)

senator

d)

mayor

4.

Augustus improved the beauty of Rome by constructing many public buildings, fountains, and palaces to reflect the greatness of Rome. Which one of the choices below is a famous quote of his that shows his pride in Rome?

a)

"Rome is the most beautiful city in the world. It brings tears to your eyes."

b)

"I found Rome a city of brick and left it a city of marble."

c)

"Rome's a beautiful city, a vibrant place, special place."

d)

"Romans know we live in the most beautiful city in the world, it is jewel in the middle of the Empire."

5.

Which emperor following Augustus was known as the most wicked and depraved emperor of Roman history for his treatment of early Christians and is thought to have purposely burned Rome to make a place for a new palace?

a)

Nero

b)

Claudius

c)

Tiberius

d)

Caligula

6.

Who were the emperors of the Julio-Claudian dynasty?

a)

Augustus

b)

Claudius

c)

Nero

d)

All of the Above

7.

Why were the last five emperors of the Pax Romana called the "good emperors?"

a)

They were the worst rulers in Roman history - the label is ironic.

b)

They treated all the people of Rome (even the slaves) with kindness and respect

c)

They were among the most capable rulers in Roman history

d)

They are all known as the absolute best rulers that Rome ever had - there were no better rulers in the history of Rome

8.

Under emperor Trajan the empire reached...

a)

It's largest size - landwise

b)

It's most number of slaves

c)

The largest number of cities

d)

The largest number of soldiers

9.

The five emperors also improved Roman cities. They made important improvements such as...

a)

roads

b)

bridges

c)

aqueducts

d)

All of the above

10.

How were the economic conditions of many of the city dwellers and farmers in the Roman empire?

a)

They were mostly middle class

b)

Most were very poor and others were enslaved

c)

Many were very wealthy

d)

Some were wealthy, while most were middle class

11.

The main economic activity in Rome was...

a)

trade

b)

artisans

c)

agriculture

d)

military