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Ancient Rome Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to legend, the city of Rome was...

a)

Named after Romulus.

b)

Is located on the Tiber River.

c)

Is surrounded by seven hills.

d)

All of the Above

2.

Before adopting Christianity, most Romans believed in multiple gods and goddesses. This is known as...

a)

Monotheism

b)

Polytheism

c)

Quadradic Equation

d)

Plebeians

3.

A form of government in which the citizens elect their leaders.

a)

Republic

b)

Monarchy

c)

Tyranny

d)

Communism

4.

The single most powerful ruling body in the Ancient Roman Republic—made up of 300 male members (who then served for life).

a)

House of Representatives

b)

House of Commons

c)

Executive Branch

d)

Senate

5.

Who were the "ordinary" working class people. (This included artisans, farmers, shopkeepers, etc.)

a)

Patricians

b)

Senators

c)

Plebeians

d)

Dictators

6.

Architecture was crucial to the success of Rome. Which of the following are the Romans credited with using?

a)

Aqueducts

b)

Arches

c)

Domes

d)

All of the Above

7.

Who was the FIRST Roman emperor to convert to Christianity? He converted in 306 A.D.​

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

Augustus

c)

Constantine

d)

Nero

8.

Time period know as the, "Roman Peace," from 27BC to 180AD.​

a)

SPQR

b)

Pax Romana

c)

Roman Republic

d)

Byzantine Empire

9.

Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44B.C. Which of the following represents that number correctly in Roman Numerals?

a)

XXXXIIII

b)

SPQR

c)

XLIV

d)

XXVVVVIIII

10.

"Veni, Vidi, Vici" translates to...

a)

"Rome wasn't built in a day."

b)

"I came, I saw, I conquered."

c)

"When in Rome, do as the Romans."

d)

"Senātus Populusque Rōmānus,"

11.

The "Ides of March" is also known as which date?

a)

March 1st

b)

March 17th

c)

March 11th

d)

March 15th

12.

Which of the following were the "wealthy, landowning" members of Roman society?

a)

Plebeians

b)

Patricians

c)

Slaves

d)

Gods & Goddesses

13.

What is an aqueduct?

a)

A division of the Roman Army

b)

The Roman God of Water

c)

Structures that brought water from outside sources into cities and towns.​

d)

Julius Caesar's adopted son.

14.

Enslaved people, criminals, prisoners of war, or poor people that would fight to the death or fight wild animals...all to entertain the crowds in the Coliseum.​

a)

Patricians

b)

Senators

c)

Legionnaires

d)

Gladiators

15.

to murder by sudden or secret attack (for political reasons)​

a)

Assassinate

b)

Corporal Punishment

c)

Manslaughter

d)

Suicide

16.

How many times was Julius Caesar reportedly stabbed?

a)

15

b)

23

c)

47

d)

81

17.

Along with Julius Caesar's adopted son, who vowed to avenge Caesar's death?

a)

Casca

b)

Brutus

c)

Mark Antony

d)

Cassius

18.

How did Cassius and Brutus die at the Battle of Philippi?

a)

They did not die, they were captured by Mark Antony and Octavian and put in jail back in Rome.

b)

They both committed suicide before Mark Antony and Octavian could torture them.

c)

The died of food poisoning after eating breakfast before the battle.

d)

They died on the battlefield relieving the Standard Bearers of their positions.

19.

Who are conspirators?

a)

Roman Gods & Goddesses

b)

Members of the Roman Army

c)

Standard Bearers

d)

People who plan in secret

20.

The city of Rome is the capital of the modern-day country of Italy. Italy is an example of which of the following landforms?

a)

Peninsula

b)

Isthmus

c)

Island

d)

Delta