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Roman Empire

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How did the Latin language unite the Roman Empire? Select all that apply.

a)

It was the official language for communication

b)

It was the official language for government and law

c)

It influenced the languages of Spanish, French and Italian.

d)

It was the official language for trade.

2.

How did Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?

a)

Through the Roman aqueduct network.

b)

Through the Roman gladiatorial games.

c)

Through the Roman army.

d)

Through the Roman road network.

3.

What major sea did the Romans control?

a)

North Sea

b)

Red Sea

c)

Arabian Sea

d)

Mediterranean Sea

4.

On which 3 continents was the Roman Empire located? Select all that apply.

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

North America

5.

What did the Romans make to help them move quicker?

(a)  

6.

What was the official common language used in the whole empire?

a)

English

b)

Latin

c)

Aramaic

d)

None of the above

7.

Where can we find the oldest existing paved road?

a)

Egypt

b)

Rome

c)

Crete

d)

Greece

8.

Which engineering feat connected the city of Rome with territory throughout the empire?

a)

canals

b)

aqueducts

c)

roads

d)

runners

9.

Which quote about Rome is used to describe this topic?

a)

Rome perished, yet it lives on.

b)

Walk like a Roman.

c)

We'll always have Rome.

d)

All roads lead to Rome.

10.

What effect did safe seas and a network of excellent roads have on the Roman Empire’s economy?

a)

None. Pirates ruled the seas and raiders controlled the roads.

b)

Made it difficult to transport and sell goods throughout the empire.

c)

Made it easier to transport and sell goods throughout the empire.