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The Roman Empire

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Roman Empire began in which city?

a)

Athens

b)

Rome

c)

Alexandria

d)

Sparta

2.

The Roman Empire was centered around which body of water?

a)

The Atlantic Ocean

b)

The Pacific Ocean

c)

The Mediterranean Sea

d)

The Red Sea

3.

The Roman Empire conquered all of the following civilizations or regions EXCEPT:

a)

Ancient Greece

b)

Ancient Egypt

c)

Western Europe

d)

The Mayan Civilization

4.

Which invention helped Roman troops travel more quickly over great distances?

a)

triremes (boats)

b)

paved roads

c)

chariots

5.

Which element of construction allowed Roman buildings to be taller, wider , and stronger?

a)

columns

b)

arches

c)

concrete

6.

Romans developed one of the first complex water distribution systems using:

a)

public wells and fountains

b)

private indoor plumbing

c)

aqueducts to bring water from remote sources

d)

all of the above

7.

Gladiator fights were held in this famous Roman building.

a)

The Coliseum

b)

Circus Maximus

c)

bathhouses

d)

open air theatres

8.

Most Romans were:

a)

Rich, powerful people who lived in large country homes with gardens and pools.

b)

Poor people with little to no belongings who lived in small apartments in the city.

c)

Slaves who were forced to work or fight in the coliseum.

9.

The Roman Army conquered much of the know world at the time. They greatest strength was:

a)

their daggers which were small and could be drawn quickly

b)

their swords which were strong and had two edges

c)

their spears which could be thrown or thrust at the enemy

d)

their shields which linked together to offer strong protection

10.

Romans enjoyed relaxing by:

a)

talking and bathing in public bathhouses

b)

watching plays or seeing concerts at open air theatres

c)

watching gladiators fight to the death at the Coliseum

d)

all of the above