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Ancient Rome Unit Test Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these groups influenced the Early Romans the most? (Choose 2)

a)

Greeks

b)

Egyptians

c)

Carthaginians

d)

Etruscans

e)

Persians

2.

Which of these is TRUE about the geography of Italy compared to Greece?

a)

Mountains were less rugged

b)

Better travel and communication amongst its people

c)

The people who lived there were more united

d)

All of the above

3.

Rome was located near the Tiber river, which led to fertile soil and easy access to the sea.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Rome had a harsh climate with hot summers and cold winters. This affected their farmland dramatically.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which of these is true about the Roman Republic style of government? (Choose 4)

a)

It was like a representative democracy

b)

Citizens have the power to vote

c)

They have a Dictator who makes the laws

d)

It's similar to the US government we have today

e)

There were checks and balances

6.

Which of these was a social class in Ancient Rome?

a)

Patricians

b)

Plebeians

c)

Both

d)

Neither

7.

Who were the poor of Rome? Who had average jobs and made enough to get by. Who didn't get to have much say in the government?

a)

Patricians

b)

Plebeians

c)

Both

d)

Neither

8.

Who were the wealthy of Rome? The aristocrats, generals and wealthy landowners. This was 10% of all Roman Citizens.

a)

Patricians

b)

Plebeians

c)

Both

d)

Neither

9.

Which of these groups fought in the Punic Wars? (choose 2)

a)

Rome

b)

Carthage

c)

Britain

d)

Egypt

e)

China

10.

Who won all 3 Punic wars?

a)

Rome

b)

Carthage

c)

Britain

d)

Egypt

e)

China

11.

What was the purpose of the Punic Wars?

a)

To gain land for expansion and farming

b)

To control trade around the Mediterranean region

c)

For the safety of their citizens and neighbors

d)

All of the above

12.

A Triumvirate is a political alliance between 2 or more people.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

This is a map of Rome during what time period?

a)

Settlement

b)

The Punic Wars

c)

The Republic

d)

The Empire

14.

Which of these is NOT TRUE about Julius Caesar?

a)

He was a well liked military general who won battles in Gaul

b)

He defeated Pompey and became Dictator for life

c)

He stabbed and killed his 23 best friends and enemies to become ruler

d)

He was stabbed and killed 23 times by his best friends and enemies

15.

Which of these is NOT TRUE about Julius Caesar?

a)

He helped the poor and made Rome a safer place during his rule.

b)

He was well liked by a majority of Roman Citizens

c)

He had a relationship with Cleopatra, who was from Egypt

d)

He had his name changed to Augustus and became the first Roman Emperor

16.

In the Punic Wars, which of these was TRUE? (Choose 2)

a)

Hannibal burned Rome to the ground

b)

Hannibal used war Elephants to fight the Roman army

c)

Hannibal traded Elephants with the Romans as a sign of peace

d)

Hannibal won the first Punic War but lost the next 2

e)

Rome won all 3 Punic Wars

17.

Why did Rome have an unemployment problem?

a)

They had too many slaves from the wars working instead of free people

b)

No women could have jobs in this time

c)

No children could have jobs in this time

d)

All the men died in the War, which left jobs open

e)

Romans were notoriously lazy people

18.

Which of these is NOT a part of Roman Culture, innovation or ways of life?

a)

Mythology

b)

Arches

c)

Aqueducts

d)

Confucianism

e)

Gladiators

19.

Which of these is NOT a part of Roman Culture, innovation or ways of life?

a)

Pottery

b)

Egyptian Language

c)

Latin Language

d)

Chariot Racing

e)

Mosaics

20.

Rome was a better place during the Empire because it was safe, consistent and lower classes were treated better.

a)

True

b)

False