Worksheets7th Grade Topic 1 The Roman and Byzantine Empires
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
What was the main reason that the Romans wished to build good roads?
to transport food more quickly
to make trading more efficient
so soldiers could travel more quickly
so all roads would lead to Rome
What are some of the core beliefs that most Christians share? Choose the TWO correct answers.
Jesus was God in human form.
The fate of all souls has been predetermined by God.
There are three Gods.
God the Father created the universe.
How can you tell that Cicero was considered a great orator?
He persuaded the army to make him emperor.
Politicians disliked his approach to the arts.
Later orators used his speeches as models.
The Romance languages still survive today.
Which are factors that contributed to the decline of the Roman empire? Choose the TWO correct answers.
depopulation from epidemics
the prohibition of slavery
the death of Marcus Aurelius
frequent civil wars
Why was most Roman trade conducted by sea, rather than by land?
Sea trade was safer, faster, and cheaper.
Land routes were faster, but more expensive.
Land routes were cheaper, but slower
Land routes were impossible in most cases.
In what way did early Roman sculpture differ from ancient Greek sculpture?
Greek sculpture was more modern.
Roman sculpture was more realistic.
Greek sculpture was more colorful.
Roman sculpture was more political.
What advantages did location bring to the Eastern empire? Choose the TWO correct answers.
distance from barbarian tribes in western and northern Europe
direct access to the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea
control of trade on the Rhine River
easy access to the Mediterranean, Black, and Red seas
Which of the following statements correctly describes Justinian’s impact on the Byzantine empire?
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire began a centuries-long expansion.
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire reached its largest size ever.
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire shrank to half its original size.
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire fell to the Ottoman Turks.
Which of the following was a major factor in the decline of the Byzantine empire?
conversion of the Slavs
iconoclasm
arrival of invaders
recapture of Rome
For what purpose was this structure most likely used?
Gladiatorial purposes
Transporting water
political debates
religious worship
Why did the use of icons anger iconoclasts?
They believed using icons was like worshiping objects.
They believed using icons led to the Great Schism.
They believed that only bishops should use icons.
They believed using icons taught people about God.
How did the Byzantine empire differ from the Roman empire? Choose the TWO correct answers.
Its most common religion was Christianity.
Its people did not consider themselves Romans.
It was located in Western Europe.
Its people spoke Greek, not Latin.
Which Byzantine emperor built Hagia Sophia?
Justinian
Constantine
Maximian
Diocletian
What did the disciples of Jesus do after his death?
They spread Christianity throughout the Roman world.
They argued for Jesus’ innocence with Roman authorities.
They convinced the Jews to stop persecuting Romans.
They hid from the Romans and kept Jesus’ teachings a secret.
