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Rome Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

All the following are true statements concerning the geography of ancient Rome EXCEPT:

a)

Rome is found on the Italian Peninsula.

b)

Rome developed along the Tiber River.

c)

The Italian Peninsula is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea.

d)

Rome bordered the Pacific Ocean.

2.

All the following are true about the Pax Romana EXCEPT:

a)

Augustus Caesar was the first Emperor.

b)

Roads, aqueducts, and buildings were constructed.

c)

It was a time of peace and prosperity in Rome.

d)

Rome was at war with Sparta.

e)

A professional army protected the empire.

3.

The following list describes what ancient Roman leader:

* Roman consul

* military general

* declared dictator for life

a)

Alexander the Great

b)

Julius Caesar

c)

Augustus Caesar

d)

Cleopatra

4.

Rome had this type of government where citizens would vote to elect leaders to represent the people.

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Republic

c)

Monarchy

d)

Tyranny

5.

The ______ were the wealthy ruling class of Rome; while the ______ were the lower working class of Rome.

a)

patricians; plebeians

b)

plebeians; patricians

c)

freedman; plebeians

d)

slaves; freedman

6.

Both ancient Rome and the U.S. have this system in place preventing one branch of government from having too much power.

a)

rule of law

b)

checks and balances

c)

twelve tables

d)

civil participation

7.

Who was the first emperor of Rome whose rule began the Pax Romana?

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

Alexander the Great

c)

Pompey

d)

Augustus Caesar

8.

A stadium in ancient Rome that hosted gladiator battles and other forms of entertainment.

a)

Colosseum

b)

rule of law

c)

Aqueducts

d)

Hadrian's Wall

9.

What was the purpose of the image pictured?

a)

Its purpose was to aid in transportation and travel.

b)

Its purpose was to supply Rome with clean water.

c)

Its purpose was to mark the boundaries of Rome.

d)

Its purpose was to keep out invaders.

10.

All the following are benefits of Roman roads EXCEPT:

a)

Roads allowed soldiers to move throughout the empire.

b)

Roads aided with trade and travel.

c)

Roads allowed for faster communication throughout the empire.

d)

Roads were used to bring clean water into Rome.