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8th - The Roman Empire

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A legend says that this wonderful empire was founded by:

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

A wolf

c)

Captain America

d)

Romulus and Remus

2.

Rome was founded almost 2,800 years ago.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

At first, Rome was a monarchy.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

After a few years, Rome became a _______________ where politicians ruled the nation.

a)

political party

b)

republic

c)

monarchy

d)

dictatorship

5.

The republic of Rome lasted up to approximately 2,000 years ago.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The Romans conquered all the nations of the Mediterranean and also the Celtic peoples.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Choose a cause that indicates why the Roman Empire expanded.

a)

The Roman Empire had one of the largest armies of the time, with which it could defeat practically any enemy it encountered.

b)

They were very friendly and that's why everyone wanted to be part of the empire.

8.

Choose one consequence that the empire had for having expanded so much.

a)

The Romans lost much of their culture and their architectural legacy lost value.

b)

The Romans believed themselves invincible and every time they wanted to conquer more territory they obtained a lot of wealth but there were many wars and death.

9.

The _______________ were at the top of the social structure.

a)

Plebeians

b)

Patricians

c)

Slaves

10.

Choose the correct answer:

a)

The Roman Empire ended with the coming of Jesus to the world.

b)

The roman empire ended in the 10th when Cronos saved the world.

c)

The Roman Empire ended in the year 30 AD, when Cleopatra VII took her own life.

d)

The roman empire ended in the 5th century when the Germans Tribes invaded Rome.