WorksheetsTEST - Classical Rome
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
One explanation for the fall of the Roman Empire and of the Han dynasty is that they both
refused the aid of foreign soldiers
banned long-distance trade causing economic strain
grew too large to govern their territories effectively
experienced a Golden Age
The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome are examples of
written laws
religious rules of conduct
economic guidelines
ancient songs
Which statement is best supported by the information on this map?
The Roman Empire extended over three continents.
Rivers kept invaders out of the Roman Empire.
Alexandria served as the eastern capital of the Roman Empire.
Carthage was eventually destroyed by the Romans.
Which choice is NOT a reason for the events depicted on the map?
Weakened Roman military
Spread of Christianity
Dwindling slave trade
Assassination of Julius Caesar
At its height, the Roman Empire was NOT on which continent?
Africa
Asia
Europe
Australia
Which choice is NOT an advantage that the Tiber River provided to the city of Rome?
Access to fresh water
Easy transportation and access to trade routes
Protection from invasions that could come from the Mediterranean
Isolation from other civilizations on the Italian peninsula
Which choice is a cause that led to these effects?
* Rome’s military could quickly move supplies around the empire.
* Traders and messengers could bring products from all over the world.
Romans were natural allies with their neighbors.
Romans built strong roads and bridges.
Roman farmers could not provide enough food to support the population.
The Roman government was the weakest in the area.
Classical Rome had the first government where citizens voted for their representatives. This is called a
Democracy
Monarchy
Republic
Dictatorship
Which two groups were considered citizens in the Roman Republic?
Patricians and Plebeians
Patricians and Freedmen
Plebeians and Freedmen
Patricians and Slaves
Was the Roman Republic an example of a democracy?
Yes
No
We do not have enough evidence to answer this question.
Which statement is true about the Roman Republic and modern U.S. government?
They both have a Senate that makes laws.
They both have a Supreme Court that serves for life.
They both have tribal assemblies to make local laws.
Neither of them allow the citizens to choose judges in the Judicial Branch.
Based on the Twelve Tables, what was one problem faced by the Roman Republic?
The economy suffered because people did not pay their debts.
Agriculture suffered because there were too many rams.
Women were treated better than men in all aspects of society.
Overpopulation led to the killing of healthy babies.
According to the Twelve Tables, which constitutional principles are NOT similar in the Roman Republic and the modern United States?
People are innocent until proven guilty.
Judges are not allowed to take bribes, they must be honest.
Laws must be always passed in private.
Laws can not be passed against a single person.
Why is the assassination of Julius Caesar considered a turning point in Roman history?
It led to the start of the Roman Republic.
It weakened the empire, which led to the fall of Rome.
It gave Cleopatra the right to be named Queen of Rome.
It led to the end of the Roman Republic and the start of the Roman Empire.
Why did Augustus say this quote?
He was the first emperor and led the empire at the beginning of the Pax Romana.
He was the emperor who took credit for inventing cement.
He was declared dictator for life when Rome was struggling with civil war.
There is no evidence he said this. Historians believe it was made up.
Which choice best describes the Pax Romana?
The time period was one of freedom, wealth, and learning.
The time period was one of chaos, war, and expansion.
The time period was one of revolution, fear, and destruction.
The time period was one of peace, prosperity and innovation.
Which architectural innovation is NOT known to be first created in Classical Rome?
Columns
Domes
Vaults
Arches
The use of Classical Greek and Roman architectural ideas when creating government buildings in the United States is common. Why?
People in the U.S. worship the same gods as people during the Classical Period.
People in the U.S. enjoy the same freedoms as people in the Classical Period.
The government of the U.S. will one day be a strong empire like Greece and Rome.
The government of the U.S. takes many ideas from the first democracy and republic, so the architecture is symbolic.
What was the purpose of the Colosseum during the Roman Empire?
It was a place to display art like mosaics and sculptures.
It was a place for entertainment, including gladiator fights and re-enactments of battles.
It was a place to go for public baths, including a gym and spa.
It was a prison for enemies of the empire.
What was the purpose for splitting the Roman Empire into two halves?
Emperor Diocletian wanted to maintain power over the Roman lands, but tried to make it easier to control.
Emperor Trajan wanted to expand Roman lands as much as possible.
Emperor Nero wanted to separate people of different ethnicities as far apart as possible.
Emperor Hadrian wanted to increase the size of the Roman government to keep control.
Which choice is NOT a result of the weakening of the Roman military in the final years before the fall of the western empire?
Fewer slaves
Need to hire foreign soldiers
Empire left undefended
Spread of Christianity
Why is the spread of Christianity considered to be one cause of the decline and fall of Rome?
Christians did not see the emperor as a god, so their loyalty was different.
All the Christians moved to the Byzantine Empire.
Christians invaded the empire many times.
Christianity preached peace, so followers would not join the military.
Which Enduring Issue would best be applied to a study of the Pax Romana?
Conflict
Scarcity
Environmental Impact
Impact of Innovations
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” - Paul
Which Enduring Issue would best be applied to this quote from Paul, who was spreading Christianity?
Population Growth
Scarcity
Impact of Innovations
Impact of Ideas and Beliefs
How did the aqueducts symbolize a conquest for the Romans?
When they built the aqueducts, they destroyed everything in the way.
They captured huge populations and made them build aqueducts.
They were able to use them as bridges so they could plan sneak attacks against their enemies.
They were able to conquer and control nature.
