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Rome Unit Test Review 2021

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why were aqueducts built?

a)

to remove waste from the city

b)

to protect cities from flooding

c)

to supply Rome with fresh water

d)

to keep out invaders

2.

Which metaphor is associated with making a final decision with no going back?

a)

an apple a cay keeps the doctor away

b)

crossing the Rubicon

c)

treat others as you want to be treated

d)

such is life

3.

This is a...

a)

Cameo

b)

Mosaic

c)

Fresco

4.

This is a...

a)

Mosaic

b)

Cameo

c)

Fresco

5.

This is a...

a)

Mosaic

b)

Cameo

c)

Fresco

6.

In the early Roman republic, this group had the most power,

a)

Christians

b)

Plebeians

c)

Gladiators

d)

Patricians

7.

A large arena in Rome used for violent entertainment.

a)

Colosseum

b)

Circus Maximus

c)

Forum

d)

Pantheon

8.

He was the first emperor of Rome.

a)

Saul

b)

Pompey

c)

Julius Caesar

d)

Octavian

9.

According to Roman myth/legend, these two were the founders of Rome.

a)

Jupiter & Neptune

b)

Caesar & Spartacus

c)

Casseus & Marc Antony

d)

Romulus & Remus

10.

What was paterfamilias?

a)

oldest male in the family

b)

trainer of gladiators

c)

arena with chariot races

d)

one of the Counsels

11.

Which of these Greek gods match up with the Roman gods below?

Hades -

Poseidon -

Zeus -

a)

Neptune

Jupiter

Pluto

b)

Jupiter

Pluto

Neptune

c)

Pluto

Jupiter

Neptune

d)

Pluto

Neptune

Jupiter

12.

This area is known as the agora in ancient Greece, it is the site of the marketplace and important buildings in Rome

a)

aqueduct

b)

forum

c)

pantheon

d)

colosseum

13.

This famous Roman gladiator escaped and started a rebellion against Rome.

a)

Cato the Elder

b)

Julius Caesar

c)

Spartacus

d)

Plebius Maximus

14.

Christianity is...

a)

polytheistic

b)

monotheistic

15.

These men wore togas in ancient Rome?

a)

only married men

b)

only Roman citizens

c)

all males over 21

d)

only widows who owned property

16.

A person who is willing to die for something they strongly believe in.

a)

martyr

b)

missionary

c)

Samaritan

d)

mercenary

17.

At first this man persecuted Christians but later converted to Christianity, and helped spread the religion and build churched in places like Greece.

a)

Luke

b)

Matthew

c)

Paul

d)

Peter

18.

Plebeians be like...

a)

Roblox is the greatest computer game.

b)

We don't have enough education to lead.

c)

We are content with our place in society.

d)

We fight your wars & pay taxes, we want more rights.

19.

This apostle became leader of the new Christian church after Jesus died.

a)

Peter

b)

Romulus

c)

Spartacus

d)

Moses

20.

According to Christian belief, three days after Jesus died on the cross...

a)

angels passed over Jerusalem & killed every first born male child

b)

the Romans attacked Israel

c)

he came back to life & spent time with his disciples

d)

Rome was burned in a great fire

21.

Which is an interpretation of the Golden Rule?

a)

treat others as you would want to be teated

b)

gold bars are sacred in the church

c)

be willing to die for your beliefs

d)

baptism is the path to heaven

22.

These Jesus's followers who went on to carry his messager after he died.

a)

consuls

b)

tribunes

c)

martyrs

d)

disciples

23.

A Roman invention that diverted clean water to cities.

a)

backflow system

b)

cuniculus

c)

aqueduct

d)

septic system

24.

This Roman emperor converted to Christianity on his death bed & ended their persecution in Rome

a)

Constantine

b)

Julius Caesar

c)

Romulus

d)

Octavian

25.

One in Rome who wore a purple stripe on his toga was a...

a)

plebeian

b)

warrior

c)

veteran

d)

senator

26.

Rome had an established religion, which was...

a)

the official religion

b)

monothestic

c)

very old

d)

a very popular religion

27.

The track built for Roman chariot races that were extremely dangerous.

a)

Circus Maximus

b)

Pantheon

c)

Colosseum

d)

Forum

28.

Who was named "dictator for life" in Rome, who would later be assassinated by many in the Senate.

a)

Spartacus

b)

Romulus

c)

Octavian

d)

Julius Caesar

29.

What does patriarchal mean?

a)

men & women are equal

b)

men are in charge

c)

women are in charge

d)

women are trained to fight

30.

These are trained warriors who competed in the Colosseum for wealth, glory, & possible freedom.

a)

hoplites

b)

gladiators

c)

legionnaires

d)

helots

31.

Why did Romans use arches often in their buildings?

a)

they could support more weight

b)

they were forced to by law

c)

they looked professionals

d)

they were easy to construct

32.

Plebeians rebelled against the Patricians in these ways except for one is not correct.

a)

left the city

b)

fought many battles

c)

stopped working

d)

ceased to protect the city

33.

This famous domed building in Rome was dedicated to Jupiter.

a)

Colosseum

b)

Forum

c)

Pantheon

d)

Parthenon

34.

What were the 12 Tables?

a)

law requiring that plebs & pats eat at different tables

b)

list of laws for Christians

c)

different sections of the government

d)

written Roman laws