WorksheetsRoman/Byzantine Test
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 27mins
Why was the Byzantine Empire able to survive the fall of Rome?
Wealth gained by controlling trade routes between Asia and Europe
The strong central government led by powerful emperors such as Justinian
Strong and heavily fortified walls surrounding the city to prevent attacks
All of the above
Who was the Byzantine Emperor that began the superiority of the empire and established the Christian Orthodox Church?
Constantine
Diocletian
Justinian
Nero
In this image, Emperor Justinian is depicted as both king and priest, a representation of
his status as a god on earth
his role as Holy Roman Emperor
The blending of church and state
his status as Roman Catholic Pope
Which Byzantine city was coined the "New Rome" and became the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
Florence
London
Paris
Which founding myth of Rome involved a wolf rescuing twins from the Tiber River? Which twin founded Rome?
Aeneas and Remus: Aneas
Aeneas and Romulus: Romulus
Romulus and Remus: Remus
Romulus and Remus: Romulus
What all makes a Republic?
Citizens elect representatives to run the government (Civic Duty)
One person solely holds the power
Separate Branches of Government
Each branch has specific powers of government that other branches do not have (Checks & Balances)
Which part of the Roman Republic consisted of two men who ran the city and made key decisions?
Senate
Consuls
Magistrates
Tribues
Which part of the Roman Republic consisted of 300 men and help immense power over the other branches?
Senate
Consuls
Magistrates
Tribunes
Which part of the Roman Republic consisted of Plebians only and they held veto power.
Senate
Consuls
Magistrates
Tribunes
Who was a part of the first triumvirate?
Julius Caesar, Marc Antony, Octavian
Marc Antony, Pompey, Lepidus
Crassus, Octavian, Pompey
Pompey, Crassus, Julius Caesar
Who was a part of the second triumvirate?
Julius Caesar, Marc Antony, Octavian
Marc Antony, Octavian, Lepidus
Crassus, Octavian, Pompey
Pompey, Crassus, Julius Caesar
What river foes Julius Caesar cross signifying the beginning of the Civil War against Pompey and the Senate?
Rubicon River
Tiber River
Po River
Rhine River
Why were the Punic Wars significant to the Roman Republic?
they united the people of the lower European region
Carthage was able to invade and capture the city of Rome
Sparta was defeated despite a brave stand of 300 warriors
They allowed Rome to control the western Mediterranean Sea
What two leaders went to war after Caesar's death?
Constantine and Octavian
Octavian and Marc Antony
Cleopatra and Marc Antony
Constantine and Cleopatra.
What Roman Emperor ended the 300 years of persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire and converted to Christianity
Commodus
Constantine
Justinian
Caliguli
A term that meant commander in chief and ruler of Rome
Pax Romana
Dark Ages
Emperor
Byzantine Empire
200 year era of peace that began with Augustus
Pax Romana
Dark Ages
Emperor
Byzantine Empire
New era the began in western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire
Pax Romana
Dark Ages
Emperor
Byzantine Empire
The Eastern Roman Empire that survived the fall of Rome
Triumvirate
Dark Ages
Emperor
Byzantine Empire
Political tie between three people.
Triumvirate
Dark Ages
Emperor
Byzantine Empire
Who was the first emperor that changed their name from Octavian, to what?
Julius Caesar
Marc Antony
Caesar Augustus
Caesar Lepidus
Who split the Roman Empire in half to try and save it?
Caligula
Constantine
Diocletian
Nero
He was a member of the first triumvirate; marched his army into Rome and declared himself dictator for life:
Pompey
Crassus
Marcus Brutus
Julius Caesar
He is accused of killing his mother and his two wives. He also watched Rome burn while he played his fiddle.
Caligula
Constantine
Diocletian
Nero
He was a member of the 2nd triumvirate and fell in love with Cleopatra. They made an alliance to destroy Octavian but lost at the battle of Actium.
Caligula
Marc Antony
Diocletian
Lepidus
He was the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity and make it legal religion.
Augustus
Hadrian
Justinian
Constantine
He became the emperor of the Byzantine Empire and established the Greek Orthodox Churhch
Augustus
Hadrian
Justinian
Constantine
Label: economic, social, political, or environmental
The birthrate of Rome began to decline:
Economic
Social
Political
Environmental
Label: economic, social, political, or environmental
Many Romans began to convert to Christianity and were pacifist:
Economic
Social
Political
Environmental
Label: economic, social, political, or environmental
In the span of 100 years, Rome had 36 emperors, 25 of whom were assassinated:
Economic
Social
Political
Environmental
Label: economic, social, political, or environmental
German barbarian tribes stated to invaded Rome's northern provinces:
Economic
Social
Political
Environmental
Label: economic, social, political, or environmental
Roman businesses and farmers were forced to pay high taxes:
Economic
Social
Political
Environmental
Which set of provinces did Diocletian's Line split?
Greece/Italy
Greece/Hispania
Palestine/ Egypt
Palestine/Italy
Check the reasons for the fall of the Roman REPUBLIC
Barbarian invasions
Popular Tribunes
Private Armies
Unstable emperors
Caesar's Dictatroshhip
What was the most impactful cause of the fall of the Roman Republic? Explain in 3-5 sentences
(a) Was the first written Roman Laws that established laws applied equally to every citizen, patrician and plebian
(a) is the blending of Roman and Greek culture, art, religion, and education.
Which war did a general, Hannibal, invade Rome from Hispania
First Punic War
Second Punic War
Third Punic War
What two countries fought during the Punic Wars
Rome and Greece
Rome and Carthage
Rome and Palestine
Rome and Egypt
Which was more successful, the Roman Republic or Roman Empire. Explain your reasoning.
