WorksheetsThe Roman Empire
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The Roman Empire began in which city?
Athens
Rome
Alexandria
Sparta
The Roman Empire was centered around which body of water?
The Atlantic Ocean
The Pacific Ocean
The Mediterranean Sea
The Red Sea
The Roman Empire conquered all of the following civilizations or regions EXCEPT:
Ancient Greece
Ancient Egypt
Western Europe
The Mayan Civilization
Which invention helped Roman troops travel more quickly over great distances?
triremes (boats)
paved roads
chariots
Which element of construction allowed Roman buildings to be taller, wider , and stronger?
columns
arches
concrete
Romans developed one of the first complex water distribution systems using:
public wells and fountains
private indoor plumbing
aqueducts to bring water from remote sources
all of the above
Gladiator fights were held in this famous Roman building.
The Coliseum
Circus Maximus
bathhouses
open air theatres
Most Romans were:
Rich, powerful people who lived in large country homes with gardens and pools.
Poor people with little to no belongings who lived in small apartments in the city.
Slaves who were forced to work or fight in the coliseum.
The Roman Army conquered much of the know world at the time. They greatest strength was:
their daggers which were small and could be drawn quickly
their swords which were strong and had two edges
their spears which could be thrown or thrust at the enemy
their shields which linked together to offer strong protection
Romans enjoyed relaxing by:
talking and bathing in public bathhouses
watching plays or seeing concerts at open air theatres
watching gladiators fight to the death at the Coliseum
all of the above
