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Ancient Rome

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Italy is in the shape of a

a)

hat

b)

boot

c)

horse

d)

bell

2.

What is a time of peace in Rome

a)

Pax Romana

b)

Legion

c)

Empire

d)

Republic

3.

The land of ancient Rome was located on a...

a)

Peninsula

b)

Island

c)

Isthmus

4.

Rome was located on the _________ River.

a)

Nile

b)

Euphrates

c)

Danube

d)

Tiber

5.
What type of government did ancient Rome have?
a)
 Direct Democracy
b)
Republc
c)
Senate
d)
Dictatorship
6.
How would you describe Rome's early religion?
a)
It was open only to men in an elite society.
b)
It was not allowed in peasant communities.
c)
It changed from Catholicism to Orthodox Christianity.
d)
It included many gods adapted from the Greeks.
7.
The Romans ideas regarding mythology, literature, philosophy, and social structure were inspired by the __________.
a)
Early Romans
b)
Greeks
c)
Egyptians
d)
Chinese 
8.
What two mountain ranges provided protection and natural resources for the Roman empire?
a)
Denali and Mount Fuji
b)
Himalayas & Alps
c)
Andes & Rockie
d)
Alps and Apennines
9.

The story of Romulus and Remus is a

a)

true story about the founding of Rome.

b)

myth about the founding of Rome.

c)

myth about the death of Mars.

d)

,myth about the conquest of the Etruscans.

10.

On what continent is Carthage located?

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

Europe

d)

South America

11.

The wars between Carthage and Rome were called

a)

Puny Wars

b)

Tunic Wars

c)

Punic Wars

d)

Carthaginian Wars

12.

Julius Caesar ruled during

a)

the Roman Empire.

b)

the reunification of Rome.

c)

the Roman Republic.

d)

the Pax Romana.

13.

Some Roman inventions are:

a)

Aqueducts

b)

Arches

c)

Representative government

d)

All of the above

14.

Hannibal's troops surprised the Romans by using this animal when they climbed the Alps:

a)

deer

b)

camels

c)

horses

d)

elephants

15.

A form of government in which the leader has absolute power and authority.

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Republic

c)

Democracy

d)

Oligarchy

16.

The common people of ancient Rome

a)

Plebeians

b)

Patricians

c)

Peasants

d)

Losers

17.

In ancient Rome, a member of the privileged upper class.

a)

The %1

b)

Patricians

c)

Plebeians

d)

Pretentious

18.

Which body of water was surrounded by the Roman Empire?

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Red Sea

d)

Mediterranean Sea

19.
Which of these is the best reason why Rome's geography was beneficial to their development?
a)
Their location on a peninsula protected them very well from attack.
b)
Their unique location gave them access to trade routes, fresh water, and protection from attack.
c)
Their unique location in the mountains protected them, but forced them to trade for all of their goods.
d)
None of these are true
20.

What was the main job of the Senate in the Roman Republic?

a)

Command the military.

b)

Make laws.

c)

Elect Tribunes.

d)

Choose Consuls.

21.
Who did the Romans overthrow to begin their own government?
a)
the Latins
b)
the Romans
c)
the Etruscans 
d)
the Italians
22.
In times of crisis, the Romans would appoint a __________ who had absolute power. 
a)
monarch
b)
dictator 
c)
president
d)
tyrant
23.
Wealthy landowners who had most of the power in Rome. 
a)
Plebeians
b)
Patricians 
24.
How did people become slaves in Rome? 
a)
they were chosen because of their skin color
b)
they were chosen because of their race
c)
they were chosen because they were criminals or prisoners or as punishment
25.

What was the main economic activity of most people in the early Roman Republic?

a)

Trading

b)

Farming

c)

Fishing

d)

Mining

26.
________are 2 officials elected by the senators who serve for 1-year terms. 
a)
Consuls
b)
Senate
c)
Tribunes
d)
Dictators
27.
Lowest class with no rights.
a)
Plebeians
b)
Dalits
c)
Patricians
d)
Slaves
28.
What was the name of the general who led the Carthaginians through Europe and attacked Rome from north?
a)
Scipio
b)
Hamilcar
c)
Leonidias
d)
Hannibal
29.
Which part of the Roman government was chosen for life?
a)
Consuls
b)
Senate
c)
Tribunes
d)
Judges
30.
What is a main difference between the current U.S. government and that of the Roman republic?
a)
Women are allowed to vote.
b)
A system of checks and balances is in place.
c)
The senate is a branch of government.
d)
Officials can veto other officials.
31.
What was one major benefit of living near the Mediterranean Sea
a)
winters were always very cold
b)
it was easy to get invaded
c)
it helped facilitate trade
d)
the sea was too rough for foreigners to navigate
32.
________are 2 officials elected by the senators who serve for 1-year terms. 
a)
Consuls
b)
Senate
c)
Tribunes
d)
Dictators
33.
Composed of 300 men that advised consuls and dictated political appointments.
a)
Consuls
b)
Senate
c)
Tribunes
d)
Tribal Assembly
34.
Representatives from the Plebeian class that were elected to protect Plebeian interests.
a)
Consuls
b)
Slaves
c)
Plebeians
d)
Tribunes
35.
What was the result of the Punic Wars?  Fill in the blank.
______________ became the leading power in the ______________ world.
a)
Rome, Asian
b)
Carthage, Mediterranean 
c)
Rome, Mediterranean 
d)
Carthage, Asian
36.
Which part of the Roman government was chosen for life?
a)
Consuls
b)
Senate
c)
Tribunes
d)
Judges
37.
What was one major benefit of living near the Mediterranean Sea
a)
winters were always very cold
b)
it was easy to get invaded
c)
it helped facilitate trade
d)
the sea was too rough for foreigners to navigate
38.

Match the following

a)

Plebeian

1.

Member of the middle and lowers classes - means "commoner"

b)

Patrician

2.

Member of the upper class, means "fatherly"

c)

Slave

3.

The lowest class in Roman society, did most manual labor

39.

Which of the following refers to a citizen's responsibility to participate in government, society, and the military.

a)

civic duty

b)

rule of law

c)

individual rights

d)

popular sovereignty

40.

What is a republic?

a)

a government with at least 3 branches

b)

a government in which people elect representatives

c)

a democratic government

d)

a government with no leaders

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