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WorksheetsAncient Rome & Byzantine STUDY/REVIEW
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 16mins
What is the name for the 200-year period in Rome that was a time of peace and prosperity for the Empire?
Justinian Code
Byzantine Empire
Pax Romana
Roman Navidad
Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Julius Caesar
Caesar Augustus (Octavian)
Marc Antony
Hadrian Diocletian
Which of the following correctly lists the country and continent that Rome is a part of?
Italy / Europe
Macedonia / Asia
Constantinople / Asia Minor
Greece / Europe
Which couple accomplished many great things in the Byzantine Empire?
Antony and Cleopatra
Cleopatra and Caesar
Constantine and Hadrian
Justinian and Theodora
When the capital of the Roman Empire was moved to the eastern half of the empire (the Byzantine Empire), what was the name of the new capital city?
it was still called Rome
Mecca
Athens
Constantinople
Who invaded the western half of the Roman Empire and contributed to its collapse?
frustrated Romans from the east
Bedouin tribes from north Africa
Germanic tribes from Northern Europe
Merchants from Far East Asia
At its height, the Roman Empire controlled the land all around what major body of water?
the Mediterranean Sea
the Nile River
the Northern Sea
the Sea of Despair
Which Roman Emperor relocated the capital city to the eastern part of the Empire?
Caesar
Augustus
Diocletian
Constantine
What is the Byzantine Emperor Justinian most famous for?
defeating the Huns
moving the capital city to Constantinople
creating the law code called Justinian Code
spreading Christianity throughout Rome
Which of these are examples of things that were successfully built in Ancient Rome? (select all that apply)
aqueducts
bridges
arches
buildings like the Colosseum and the Pantheon
superior boats for trading
Which of these factors contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire? (select all that apply)
political instability
natural disasters that destroyed the land
economic problems
invasion/attacks from Germanic tribes
a Trade Refusal Declaration by China
The western half of the Roman Empire ended in 476 CE. For how many years after this did the eastern half of the Empire continue to thrive and be successful?
none / it ended with the western half
for 500 more years
for 1,000 more years
for 2,000 more years
Which of these things in modern life has its roots in the achievements of Ancient Rome?
government/law
architecture
language
art
all of these
Which gladiator from Ancient Rome was famous for trying to lead Roman slaves to freedom?
Aeneas
Hadrian
Caesar
Spartacus
This person was the Dictator of Rome from 46 BC to 44 BC, when he was assassinated.
Spartacus
Marc Antony
Julius Caesar
Caesar Augustus
What was the "Via Appia" in Ancient Rome?
a building for gladiator battles
one of the first successful roads used for travel
the most important church in the city
the battle that caused the empire to fall
Why were the aqueducts in Rome so important?
they allowed horses and carts to travel easily
they were how Romans got to the ocean
they brought fresh water into the city
they supplied the Romans with a constant food source
Which of these became the official religion of the Roman Empire in the 300s CE?
Buddhism
Christianity
Paganism
there was no official religion
Who did Rome defeat in the third Punic War, in 146 BC?
Carthage
Egypt
Vikings
Germans
Which of these regions/areas did Rome NOT control at the height of its power in 117 CE?
most of present-day Europe
the northern-most lands of Asia
parts of the Middle East / Asia Minor
most of Northern Africa, including Egypt
Which of these factors IS A REASON why the Roman Empire declined?
the Empire had a series of bad leaders
Rome had a trade imbalance (bought more than they produced)
the Empire had financial problems; was in debt
the Empire was invaded by tribes from the north
all of these are reasons why the Empire declined
How did the location of Constantinople help make the Byzantine Empire successful?
It was high on a mountain so they could see invaders
It was on a naturally protected island
It was on a trade route that connected the Black Sea to the Mediterranean
It was on land that held gold reserves, which brought profit
Which of these statements is NOT true of the city of Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire?
Byzantine culture had a lot in common with Roman culture
Constantinople became a major center of learning
Byzantine schools taught philosophy, medicine, and geometry
Byzantine cities refused to build large arenas like the ones in Rome
What was the name of the Byzantine law code that set an example for laws made for the next 900 years?
Hammurabi's Code
Justinian Code
The Code of Augustus
Byzantium Law
Why did the Emperor Justinian build the large and impressive building called the "Hagia Sophia"?
to have a place for Senate meetings
to show the importance of the Christian church
to have an arena for gladiator battles
to give himself an extravagant place to live
The Byzantine Empire was the eastern half of what remained of what ancient empire?
Greek Empire
British Monarchy
Roman Empire
Soviet Republic
What best describes the Roman republic?
citizens make laws
citizens elect representatives
Slaves have a say in government
Dictators fight for power
Constantinople was located where which two bodies of water met?
Atlantic Ocean
Black Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Indian Ocean
Aegean Sea
Arches were commonly used in Roman building because it made the structures ________.
stronger
heavier
more expensive
easier to build
