WorksheetsUnit 4 Exam
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 4hrs 53mins
Which number represents the empire that extended its influence over the entire Mediterranean basin because of its central location?
1
2
4
3
Rome was built on seven hills on the banks of the-
Euphrates River
Nile River
Tiber River
Tigris River
How did the Alps in the northern area of the Italian peninsula aid Rome?
Provided a mild climate
Kept the rivers from flooding
Divided Rome into two distinctive city-states
Provided protection from invasions
The religious beliefs of the early Romans were influenced by the-
Latins
Greeks
Egyptians
Chinese
Which of the following BEST describes the religion of ancient Rome?
Polytheistic, based on nature
Monotheistic, based on the Hebrew god
Polytheistic, based on the gods of Persia
They believed in no gods
How did the Roman government differ from the Greek government?
Slaves did not have any political rights.
Women were allowed to participate in the governing process.
The people made all political decisions.
The people chose the officials who governed.
Select ALL of the correctly paired Greek gods and goddesses to their Roman counterparts.
Zeus - Jupiter
Athena - Minerva
Apollo - Mercury
Poseidon - Neptune
Aphrodite - Juno
The majority of the people in the Roman Republic were members of the-
slave class
plebian class
serf class
patrician class
The democracy of Rome differed from Greece in that Rome-
borrowed the Greek concept of a direct democracy
created a republic
kept the aristocracy as their leaders
believed strongly in a dictatorship as the perfect form of government
Which statement best explains the cause of the Punic Wars?
Persia and Rome attempted to build empires
Greece and Athens fought to gain control over the Persian empire
Christians and Muslims fought over Jerusalem
Rome and Carthage fought for control of the Mediterranean Sea
The Republic of Rome divided its population into classes known as-
senators and artisans
patricians and plebians
consuls and tribunes
monarchs and dictators
The Roman Senate consisted of-
plebians
foreigners
patricians
women
Which deity below is represented by the "both" section of this Venn Diagram?
Zeus
Jupiter
Apollo
Juno
The laws of Rome were known as-
the Senate's rules
the Ten Commandments
Draco's laws
the Twelve Tables
Which principle of Roman law is used by the United States today?
Innocent until proven guilty
A person can not be forced to testify against himself
Right to a lawyer
Right to a jury of patricians
Which structure was built as a marketplace in the center of Rome?
Tabularium
Pantheon
Forum
Colosseum
What was the purpose of the Pantheon?
It served as a temple to all of the gods of ancient Rome.
It served as a marketplace in the center of Rome.
It was the location of many government offices.
It was the amphitheater used for gladiator contests.
Which social class in the Roman Republic were wealthy landowners, consuls, Senators, and could veto laws?
Patricians
Plebians
Slaves
Which social class in the Roman Republic was the lower class, had to pay taxes, and were citizens?
Patricians
Plebians
Slaves
How did the new form of technology in the picture impact ancient Rome?
It provided clean water to public baths and water systems in the empire.
It provided a central location for spectators to observe the gladiators fight to their death.
It provided a place for Romans to worship all of the pagan gods of the empire.
It provided a place for citizens to trade and meet with people for official business.
The Aeneid was written by-
Ptolemy
Aeneas
Virgil
Homer
What was the official language of the Roman empire?
Latin
Greek
Romanian
French
The building shown above , the University of Virginia's rotunda, was modeled on which ancient Roman structure?
Parthenon
Pantheon
Dome of the Rock
Hagia Sophia
Early Roman religion was polytheistic, but Christianity is
Atheist
Polytheistic
Monotheistic
Bitheistic
Which effect best completes the graphic?
The Roman Republic begins to fall.
Carthage is destroyed by the Romans.
Unemployment declines throughout the Roman Republic.
The Romans gain control of the Mediterranean Sea.
What is the best title for this list?
Causes of the Punic Wars
Causes for the Decline of the Roman Republic
Results of Alexander the Great's Conquests
Causes for the Decline of the Roman Empire
Which individual started a civil war in the Roman Republic?
Constantine
Alexander the Great
Julius Caesar
Hannibal
What was the economic impact of the military conquests during the Roman Republic?
Diverse resources became available for trade
Roman culture started to disappear
Roman culture increased its influence around the Black Sea
More small farmers became unemployed
The map above depicts the empires that fought in the ____________ Wars.
Polynesian
Peloponnesian
Punic
Persian
Which of the following best completes the graphic?
Increased emphasis on the family
Creation of civil service
Use of a common currency
Increased inflation in the empire
Identify the Roman emperor that laid the foundation for the Pax Romana.
Augustus Caesar
Marc Antony
Constantine
Julius Caesar
Read the diagram. Identify the answer option that best replaces the question mark.
Returned stability to social classes
Established uniform system of money, which helped expand trade
Developed a uniform system of law
Increased emphasis on the family
Which statement is true about both Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar?
Each leader implemented a series of economic and political reforms.
Each leader established long periods of peace and prosperity.
Each leader declared himself dictator for life.
Each leader was assassinated by members of the Senate.
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Pax Romana?
Development of a uniform law
Building of roads
Prosperity and stability
Dividing of the empire into two parts
Which event best explains why members of the Roman Senate believed the only resolution to the problem of Julius Caesar was to assassinate him?
Caesar's defeat at the Battle of Pharsalus
Caesar established Cleopatra as surrogate ruler in Egypt
Caesar declared himself "dictator for life"
Caesar's pursuit of Pompey into Greece
Which city became the new capital of the Roman Empire after it was moved to Byzantium?
Jerusalem
Carthage
Moscow
Constantinople
The statement that best replaces the question mark is the Causes for the Decline of the-
Western Roman empire
Qin Dynasty
Roman Republic
Gupta Empire
Which official doctrine ended the persecution of Christians?
Pax Romana
The Ten Commandments
The Edict of Milan
The Twelve Tables of Law
The Roman empire began with who as its first emperor?
Marc Antony
Augustus Caesar
Julius Caesar
Constantine
Which of the following was a flaw in the structure of the imperial government in Rome?
The lack of a monetary system to control the economy
The Senate had to vote in the next emperor
The term of office was limited to two terms
There was no plan for the succession of emperors
The Roman Empire was divided into two parts by which emperor?
Constantine
Justinian
Diocletian
Theodora
Which TWO of the following would be a responsibility expected of all Roman male citizens?
Political service
Service as a teacher
Military service
Community service
Why is the New Testament considererd a sacred text for Christians?
It discusses the fundamental belief of reincarnation
It is about the life and teachings of Jesus
It explains the process for identifying the future Messiah
It supports the polytheistic beliefs of the Roman empire
How did Emperor Constantine contribute to the development of Christianity?
He moved the capital of the empire from Constantinople to Rome
He converted to Christianity and made it legal throughout the empire
He was responsible for the genocide of non-Christian believers
As one of the apostles, he helped spread the Christian doctrine throughout the empire
Select the TWO beliefs of Christianity about Jesus
God's son
Son of many gods
Messiah
Military leader
Which of the following was NOT related to the fall of the Roman empire?
moral decay
devaluation of currency
Germanic invasions
the assassination of Julius Caesar
Which number accurately labels the capital of the Roman Empire after it was moved by Constantine?
1
2
3
4
Which war is depicted in the picture?
Gallic Wars
Spanish Wars
Punic Wars
Persian Wars
Who were the members of the 1st Triumvirate?
Crassus
Octavian
Pompey
Julius Caesar
Mark Antony
List the THREE benefits of Rome's geographic location
Mediterranean Sea
Centrally located on the Mediterranean Sea basin
Tigris River
The Alps
The Himalayas
