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Unit 4 Ancient Rome (chapter 10&11)

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Emperor Constantine is significant because

a)

he brought the Roman Republic to an end.

b)

the Romans fell to the Ottomans during this reign.

c)

he was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity.

d)

the empire of Alexander the Great was conquered during his rule.

2.

In an attempt to save the Roman Empire, Emperor Diocletian

a)

ordered the execution of Jesus.

b)

mounted a successful defense against Atilla.

c)

divided the empire into eastern and western sections.

d)

outlawed all other religious faiths except Christianity.

3.

Though Julius Caesar played a major role in transforming the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire and the Roman people

had proclaimed him Rome's dictator for life, he was assassinated by a group of

a)

guards.

b)

insurgents.

c)

peasants.

d)

senators.

4.

The Twelve Tables was ancient writing that formed the foundation for Roman

a)

laws

b)

religion.

c)

health code.

d)

military protocol.

5.

After the end of the Roman Republic, which instrument of government was no longer supreme?

a)

The Centurial Assembly

b)

The two Censors

c)

The Emperor

d)

The Senate

6.

In 313 AD the Roman emperor Constantine I published the Edict of Milan, which established that

a)

paganism was outlawed in the empire.

b)

it was illegal for soldiers to be Christians.

c)

Christians were freed from religious penalties.

d)

all Roman citizens were required to convert to Christianity.

7.

Which of these events took place FIRST?

a)

Persian Wars between Achaemenid Empire and Greece end.

b)

Sparta defeats Athens in the Peloponnesian War.

c)

Rome defeats Carthage in the Punic Wars.

d)

The Roman republic is founded.

8.

What classifies a language as a Romance Language?

a)

It is based on the Greek language.

b)

It is based on the Latin Language.

c)

Its alphabet only contains two vowels.

d)

Its alphabet contains more vowels that consonants.

9.

What do all of the Romance languages have in common?

a)

They are all widely used in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

b)

They can all trace their origins back to the Latin language and alphabet.

c)

They can all trace their origins back to the Egyptian alphabet and language.

d)

They can all trace their origins back to the Sumerian alphabet and language.

10.

What are two important reasons that Julius Caesar was assassinated on March 15, 44 BCE?

a)

he taxed the public and outlawed slavery

b)

he created jealousy among the senators and the senators knew he had a fatal illness

c)

he declared himself Dictator for life and took most of the power away from the Senate.

d)

he declared himself Dictator for Life and he gave all the decision making power to the Senate

11.

The Punic Wars had the GREATEST impact on the expansion of

a)

the Roman Empire.

b)

the Roman Republic

c)

Egypt's "New Kingdom."

d)

Alexander the Great's Empire.

12.

What kingdom did Cleopatra control that later became a Roman territory after her death?

a)

Carthage

b)

Egypt

c)

Gaul

d)

Greece

13.

In Rome, the brothers Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus were killed for their beliefs regarding

a)

social reforms.

b)

military reforms.

c)

religious reforms.

d)

education reforms.

14.

Aqueducts were constructed by the Romans so they could

a)

take water away from their enemies.

b)

bring water into cities from far away.

c)

transport goods great distances using boats.

d)

hold religious ceremonies to honor Neptune.

15.

What Roman architectural invention allowed them to make larger enclosed buildings than the Greeks?

a)

the arch

b)

the dome

c)

indoor plumbing

d)

spiral staircases

16.

The invaders that caused the most trouble for the Roman Empire in the 400s CE were MOST likely to have come from what

area?

a)

Persia

b)

Greece

c)

Southern Italy

d)

Germanic territories

17.

The early Christian belief that the one God has three aspects the "Father, Son, and Holy Spirit" is called the doctrine of the

a)

Cross.

b)

trinity

c)

Three In One.

d)

Holy Eucharist.

18.

The Roman engineering achievement that made large public structures possible was

a)

the development of concrete

b)

the development of organized labor.

c)

the development of measuring devices.

d)

the development of advanced math concepts.

19.

Roman audiences enjoyed public entertainment

a)

in temples and at the Forum.

b)

in the Forum on Capitoline Hill.

c)

on the Palatine and Pont du Gard.

d)

in the Colosseum or the circus Maximus.

20.

Why did Germanic people invade the Roman Empire?

a)

famines in northern Europe

b)

fear of attack from the Huns.

c)

a desire to settle the frontier regions

d)

resentment over Rome’s power and wealth

21.

Wealthy Romans dominated politics during the Pax Romana because

a)

most citizens were uninterested in politics.

b)

only patricians were allowed to hold office.

c)

the Roman masses cared only about bread and circuses.

d)

public officials were not paid so only the wealthy could participate.

22.

When one describes Christianity as monotheistic they mean,

a)

that Christians have many Gods.

b)

that Christians believe in one God.

c)

that Christians believe in one country.

d)

that Christians believe in only one Savior.

23.

Paul influenced Christianity by

a)

writing the Gospels.

b)

starting new churches.

c)

being one of the 12 disciples of Jesus.

d)

converting Constantine to Christianity.

24.

How did the Roman emperors keep the support of the masses of people?

a)

They providing free food and entertainment.

b)

They provided enough temples in which to worship.

c)

They provided free housing in apartment buildings.

d)

They provided jobs and travel throughout the empire.

25.

Rome's legal code provides the basis for many laws and principles we use today. Two examples include

a)

the right of appeal and own slaves.

b)

the right to vote and but to not bear arms.

c)

the right to a good education and the right of personal property.

d)

the right of the accused person to depend themselves and the right to vote.

26.

Who were the citizens of Rome that could vote, but did not have much power in the government?

a)

Patricians

b)

Plebeians

c)

Republicans

d)

Slaves

27.

Whether wealthy or poor, no woman in Rome could

a)

be a poet.

b)

become a weaver.

c)

vote or hold office.

d)

become a doctor or a lawyer.

28.

What two languages are based on Latin the language of the Romans?

a)

Italian and German

b)

German and English

c)

Italian and French

d)

English and Spanish

29.

Why is the Latin language important to medicine and law?

a)

Latin is the basis for the Romance languages.

b)

Many legal and medical terms still used today stem form Latin.

c)

Latin Americans moved from Rome and Greece and are able to speak Latin.

d)

All lawyers and doctors are required to speak Latin in order to practice.

30.

What started the first of three Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage?

a)

Carthage was enslaving Romans.

b)

Carthage disrupted Rome's trade routes.

c)

Carthage showed signs of taking over Sicily.

d)

Carthage developed a stronger economy than Rome.

31.

Which of these played the BIGGEST role in helping communication within the Roman Republic?

a)

banning of slavery

b)

irrigation systems

c)

mountains to the north

d)

a network of good roads

32.

In Ancient Rome, most slaves who were newly acquired were

a)

male children.

b)

female children.

c)

captured in war.

d)

native to Africa.

33.

In the Roman Empire, who was the legal commander of each legion?

a)

the General

b)

the Emperor

c)

the Legionary

d)

the Commander