WorksheetsRoman Civilization CRM 4.1
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
Roman architecture is known for its...
arches
columns
temples
shrines
Which of the following is a lasting cultural impact made by the Romans?
the Great Pyramids
The Latin alphabet
Hammurabi's Code
Paper Currency
Which of the following are causes for the growth and longevity of the Roman Empire?
religious toleration
efficient government
expansion of network of roads
all of the above
B and C only
Constantine brought a significant change to the Roman Empire by...
banning monotheism
legalizing Christianity
moving the capital
taking absolute power
How was the Roman Empire able to endure for centuries?
by uniting many peoples under a strong government and legal system
by using the military to enforce law and quickly stop any rebellions
by creating a legal system that kept conquered peoples enslaved and poor
by adopting customs from conquered people to help them blend in with Roman society
Why did many within the Roman Empire convert to Christianity?
Christian beliefs gave people hope in a life without troubles.
Christian beliefs gave people hope for a better life after death.
Christian beliefs offered people a way to become more powerful.
Christian beliefs offered people a way to improve their social status.
What was the language of the Eastern Roman Empire?
German
English
Latin
Greek
A curved ceiling made of arches...
Veto
Vault
Consul
Tribune
Roman architecture had a large influence on the world and was heavily imitated in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is known for its...
pyramids
shrines
stupas
arches and domes
Which of the following is a lasting cultural impact made by the Romans?
The pyramids
The canal lock system
Buddhism
The modern alphabet
Which of these ancient buildings was the largest amphitheater in Rome where people watched gladiators and other sporting events?
Acropolis
Colosseum
Pantheon
Parthenon
Which of the following contributions of Rome had the greatest influence on Western civilization?
Roman paganism, which is the basis for many modern religions
Roman paintings, which are found in museums throughout the world
Roman architecture, which was imitated during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries
Roman rejection of social hierarchy, which was a popular concept in the nineteenth century
The development of which modern form of literature was heavily influenced by Roman writers?
drama
poetry
tragedy
satire
What led to the decline of the Roman Empire? Select ALL that are true...
political confusion
economic problems
invasions
religious interruptions
An increase in prices and a decline in the value of Roman money created _____________.
reforms
inflation
food shortages
Germanic invasions
After Constantine died, this man replaced him.
Theodosius
Diocletian
Hadeus
Odoacer
What barbarian group invaded Rome causing its ultimate downfall?
Celts
Conans
Visigoths
Vikings
Which of the following sets of economic factors influenced the decline of the Western Roman Empire?
high food prices, trade deficits, and inflation
excess agricultural production and low interest rates
multiple currencies, low food prices, and trade barriers
high agricultural taxes and overreliance on foreign trade
What influence did the Latin language have on the development of modern languages?
Many words in western languages can be traced to Latin roots.
Latin helped lay the groundwork for many rules regarding proper punctuation.
The classical Latin alphabet uses all of the same symbols as modern English.
Latin was the first language to make use of contractions.
This emperor moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium and ended up embracing Christianity after he had a dream about a flaming cross.
Nero
Marc Antony
Romulus
Constantine
Who wrote the Aeneid?
Homer
Socrates
Virgil
Octavian
How did Constantine carry out Diocletian’s reforms to try to help strengthen the declining empire?
He moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium.
He supported providing more rights to plebeians.
He continued to build a stable workforce and military.
He split the Roman Empire into eastern and western parts.
In what way was the government of the United States of America modeled after the Roman Republic?
The government is given absolute authority over all the city-states considered part of their nation.
The government is divided into three branches and includes a president and vice president.
It has a government in which citizens elect representatives to make laws on their behalf.
It has a government in which every citizen is expected to play an active role in lawmaking.
What principal of ancient Roman criminal law is shared by the modern United States?
Criminal defendants are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty.
Criminal defendants have a right to a state-provided attorney.
Criminal defendants are protected from cruel, unusual, and excessive punishments.
Criminal defendants have the right to appeal court decisions to a higher court.
Which of the following Roman innovations best helped the Romans save on building materials and construct bridges?
Concrete
Aqueduct
Arch
Forum
Which of the following is NOT an example of a cultural exchange that helped unite the Roman Empire?
the creation of the Roman network of roads, which improved trade and communication throughout the empire
the adoption of Christianity as the Roman Empire's official state religion
the use of the Latin language in all government and military matters throughout the empire
the establishment of the Plebeian Council (People's Assembly) to represent the will of the commoners
Which of the following does NOT demonstrate the achievements of Roman architecture?
the use of arches and columns
the use of rounded domes
the use of concrete
the use of silver
Which of the following represents Justinian’s greatest achievements?
The rebuilding of Rome
The establishment of Eastern Orthodoxy as the official state religion
The conquest of Gaul
Systematizing of the Roman legal code
Which of the following correctly describes one of ancient Rome's legal contributions, the rule of law, which is still seen in the United States today?
Roman citizens were treated differently based on their social status.
The law applies to everyone equally.
Citizens would have to go before a judge to plead their case.
Rome used slaves to act as jurors.
The Byzantine Empire reached the height of its empire under whose reign?
Constantine
Diocletian
Justinian
Basil
Which emperor moved the Roman capital to the old Greek settlement of Byzantium?
Diocletian
Justinian
Caesar
Constantine
Which of the following accurately compares or contrasts the Roman and Byzantine governments?
The Roman Empire was a theocracy, while the Byzantines separated political leadership from religion.
The Byzantine Empire was a theocracy, while Rome separated political leadership from religion.
Both the Byzantine and Roman empires were governed by theocracies.
Both the Byzantine and Roman empires separated political leadership from religion.
Which of the following is an example of how the Byzantine Empire was both a continuation and departure from the old Roman Empire?
Constantinople became a center for art and architecture.
The Byzantine Empire was heavily influenced by Greek culture.
Justinian’s Code of laws was developed from and replaced Roman law.
The Great Schism divided the religious leaders of Rome and the Byzantine Empire.
The Byzantine Empire was the remainder of the _________ Roman Empire.
eastern
western
southern
northern
