WorksheetsAncient Rome: The Roman Republic
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which is the best title for this list?
Surrounds the Mediterranean Sea
Low mountains
Fertile plains
Few natural barriers
Geographic Features of Ancient Rome
Challenges Facing Ancient Rome
Development of Ancient Greece
Which physical feature was most responsible for encouraging the diffusion of cultural ideas in ancient Rome?
navigable waters
rugged terrains
isolated alleys
high mountains
What led to the rise of the Roman Republic in the late 6th century BCE?
a push for a principate resembling the previous republic but ruled by a single emperor
a hostile takeover by an absolute military dictator that pushed away the monarchy
a wish to support the heir to the throne and to move back to the ancient ways of the crown
a desire to move away from a monarchy in favor of a government that considered the wishes of its citizens
Which characteristic best describes the geography of ancient Rome?
barren land
uneven landscape
archipelago
ideal for agriculture
Unlike the geography of Greece, Rome’s geography:
led to instability in the region
divided city-states
prevented diffusion of cultures
united people
Which of the following best describes why fertile farmland was important to the expansion of the Roman Republic?
to export surplus to neighbors
to support a growing population
to put farmers and laborers to work
to use as natural barriers against enemies
The Roman Republic was located near the present-day nation of _____.
Italy
Turkey
Norway
England
During the Roman Republic, officials were chosen by the Romans in a form of government called a ______.
republic
monarchy
democracy
dictatorship
Which Roman legal concept was adapted by the United States Constitution?
senators elected by a landholding class
checks on political power (limits on power)
election of two consuls
division of upper and lower classes
Which group of people most likely considered to be plebeians in the Roman Republic?
senators
artisans (people who make things)
consuls
landholders
Which of the following is a contribution to the Roman legal system by the Plebeians?
the election of patricians in the senate
the election of a dictator in times of chaos
the development of the written law
the right to elect their republican leaders
The tripartite government of the Roman Republic consisted of which of the following?
patricians, plebeians and landholders
men, women and slaves
senate, emperor and tribunes
consuls, senate, and assemblies
During a crisis, the Roman consuls may do what?
amend and replace laws
disband the tribunes
seize land from patricians
nominate a dictator
What are the main functions of the consuls in the Roman Republic?
to check on the laws passed by the senators and to oversee the elections
to advise the senate, to command the military, and to act as judges
to provide legal consultation to the patricians and the plebeians
to divide the peninsula and neighboring territories into individual city-states
Which group of people most likely belonged in the upper class in the Roman Republic?
farmers
artisans
merchants
landholders
One of the negative side effects of Rome's expansion was...
the use of common currency streamlined trade.
the new territories were required to pay taxes which supported the Roman government.
the system of roads connecting new territories made it easier to trade and travel.
the people in Rome proper (the original city) were ignored because leaders were always focused on taking over new lands.
True or False: Because Italy was made up of hundreds of small independent states competing for resources, war and conquering was a normal part of Roman culture and life.
True
False
Which of the following features most enabled the expansion of the Roman Empire?
fertile farmland
unified currency
road system
natural barriers
In ancient Rome, the use of currency and trade routes led to _____.
isolation
revolts
civil unrest
economic growth
In ancient Rome, which was one important effect of a common coinage?
High tariffs discouraged Roman traders to expand their reach.
Trade became less lucrative throughout the Roman empire.
Trade between different Roman regions became easier.
Some regions were banned from using the Roman currency.
Roman roads provided links to which of the following regions?
Americas
Japan
Australia
Persia
The Roman Empire built a powerful trading network by doing which of the following?
developing written law codes
imposing high tariffs and taxes
forming powerful city-states
controlling the busy trade routes
Which industry was most responsible for the expansion of the Roman Empire?
agriculture
manufacturing
wine making
lumbering
From 27 BCE to 180 CE, Rome generally experienced a period of:
political turmoil (lots of rebellions)
famine (lack of food)
chaos and revolts
prosperity (richness and success)
Which individual accepted the title of Roman Emperor in in 27 BCE?
Augustus
Tiberius
Mark Antony
Julius Caesar
Which is the best title for this list?
Civil service system
Tax collection
Stabilized the Frontier
Created a public building program
Managed grain supply
Conditions During Pax Romana
The Founding of Roman Republic
Reforms under Julius Caesar
Problems in the Roman Republic
Which change did Augustus carry out in the Roman government during his reign?
making Christianity the official religion
forbidding mercenaries from serving the army
sweeping reforms in support of family stability
granting citizenship to slaves
Julius Caesar ruled Rome as a (an):
absolute dictator
democratic leader
ruthless tyrant
elected consul
Which important change happened during the reign of Julius Caesar?
disbanding the Roman Senate
decreasing the size of the Roman legions
construction of new public buildings
limiting the establishment of new colonies
Which of the following is NOT an aspect of Roman Law that is still used today?
Regular Elections
Separation of Church and State
Vetoes
Checks and Balances
What language did the Romans write in?
Hebrew
Chinese
Latin
Russian
Which Roman engineering innovation was most responsible in moving water through aqueducts into Roman cities and towns?
retractable canvas
arena
arches
vaulted ceilings
Who wrote the Aeneid and was considered the most famous poet in ancient Rome?
Tacitus
Zeno
Ovid
Virgil
The complex water transportation structures built in ancient Rome and used today in modern construction is the system of _____.
Twelve Tables
Silk Roads
colosseums
aqueducts
Which is a contribution of the Roman culture in the field of architecture?
Taj Majal
The Colosseum
Theater at Delphi
Parthenon
Which technological advancement was a contribution of the ancient Roman culture?
paper making
road system
silk manufacturing
printing press
