WorksheetsCh. 6.1-6.3 Rome: Multiple Choice Review
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 12mins
Why are Romulus and Remus important?
they were rival generals who competed for control of the Roman Republic.
a legend says that Romulus killed his twin brother and founded the city of Rome.
they were twins who became the first consuls of Rome.
they were the first rulers in the Etruscan family of Tarquins.
What epic poem about the journeys of a hero was meant to highlight Rome's greatness and unify the empire?
The Iliad, by Homer
The Aeneid, by Virgil
Odes, by Horace
Germania, by Tacitus
Which is NOT true of the Etruscans?
They ruled northern Italy until 509 B.C.
They taught the Latins how to build with bricks and roof with tile.
Historians have learned much information from their extensive written records.
They were expelled from Rome during the reign of Tarquin the Proud.
Which is NOT true of Italy's geography?
Its coastline has many natural harbors.
Many marshy areas caused outbreaks of malaria.
Geography caused them to mostly trade amongst themselves.
Italy had mountainous areas but also fertile land for growing crops such as olives and grapes.
What caused the ruling patricians to write down laws on the Twelve Tables, and agree to give the tribunes representation and protection from arrest?
The plebeians started a civil war with the patricians.
The plebeians went on strike and refused to serve in the army.
The plebians elected a dictator and took over the army.
The plebians vetoed laws passed by the Senate.
Important Roman values included all of the following EXCEPT
family
republic
discipline
wealth
What was the primary purpose of Roman roads?
To help foreign traders get to Rome more quickly
To get the emperor's messages to their destinations
To allow the population to move to the provinces more easily
To allow troops to move quickly to respond to a threat
Rome fought against Carthage for control of the Mediterranean in the
Gallic Wars
Punic Wars
Battle of Actium
Greco-Roman Wars
The Roman general Scipio defeated which Carthaginian general in the Battle of Zama?
Dido
Hannibal
Marius
Sulla
What was the purpose of a corvus?
It allowed Roman soldiers to board enemy ships to fight hand-to-hand.
It protected Roman soldiers when they were being attacked by archers.
It launched large stones or other projectiles at enemy troops.
It was used to help Roman soldiers get over enemy walls.
Which of the following is true of the Roman military?
They primarily fought using cavalry and archers.
They abandoned the phalanx in favor of smaller, more maneuverable units.
Their shields were small because they wore heavy armor.
They did not spend much time training their troops.
As Rome expanded, what problems did they encounter? Mark all that apply.
Poor people crowded into Rome looking for work.
Latufundia owners forced farmers off their land.
The Roman Republic easily adapted from a city government to one that ruled a large empire.
Revolts by slaves and conquered people were a constant threat.
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus (the Gracchi brothers)
successfully led armies on campaigns in Gaul
attempted reforms to give land to small farmers.
were found guilty of corruption.
both retired to avoid being killed.
Who changed the Roman army's loyalties to their commanders when he promised soldiers land when they retired from service?
Hannibal
Marius
Octavian
Marc Antony
Select the members of the first triumvirate.
Crassus
Pompey
Julius Caesar
Octavian
Select the members of the second triumvirate.
Octavian
Julius Caesar
Lepidus
Marc Antony
Julius Caesar was assassinated because
senators viewed him as a tyrant because he named himself dictator for life.
conquered peoples were tired of being exploited.
farmers rebelled in the streets of Rome.
he failed to make any reforms when he was in charge.
The 200-year period of peace and prosperity that started with the reign of Augustus was called the
Golden Age of Rome
Pax Romana
Pontifex Maximus
Jus Civile
Which of the following does NOT correctly match the emperor with his description?
Nero was cruel and eventually committed suicide.
Marcus Aurelius ruled during the empire's economic peak.
Augustus Caesar built roads and buildings and removed corrupt officials.
Hadrian was unable to keep invaders out of border areas.
Which of the following is NOT a Romance language?
English
French
Italian
Spanish
Which did NOT take place in the Colosseum?
Gladiators fought to the death.
Wild animals were killed for sport.
Naval ships battled one another.
Chariots raced each other and often crashed.
Although the Romans borrowed many parts of their culture from other groups, two areas in which they made innovations were
law/government and architecture
medicine and astronomy
religion and sculpture
theater and music
