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WorksheetsAncient Rome Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
On which river was the city of Ancient Rome built?
The Tigris River
The Tiber River
The Nile River
The Amazon River
Which famous brothers are the legendary founders of Rome?
Romulus and Remus
Remus and Venus
Romulus and Julius
Fred and George
What brought an end to the monarchy which governed early Rome?
High Inflation caused unemployment and the people rebelled.
Invaders from the North killed the king & took over the city of Rome. They formed their own Empire.
The last king of Rome was cruel and was overthrown by a group of Roman Nobles. They formed a new government called a Republic.
What is the definition of a "Republic?"
a system of government where the people elect leaders to positions of power.
A system of government where one person gains power through military take over.
A system of government in which only wealthy members of the upper class have power
What is the name of the two main social classes in Rome?
Upper and Middle Class
Politicians and Plebeians
Working Party and Wealthy Party
Patricians and Plebeians
Which branch of the Roman Republic is defined as the council of wealthy and powerful Romans who advise the city leaders?
The Senate
The Assembly
The Consul
The Consul was the head magistrate in the Roman Republic. How long could a person hold this office?
One Year
3 Years
For Life
Julius Caesar declared himself to what position in an attempt to fix the problems of the corrupt Roman Republic?
Dictator for Life
Supreme and Powerful Ruler
Military General
King of Rome
Who killed Julius Caesar?
Members of the Roman Senate
An opposing military leader
A hired assassin
His own son
Who was the first true emperor of Rome?
Nero
Augustus
Diocletian
Constantine
What is the meaning of the term "Pax Romana?"
The Imperial Time
The Peaceful Emperor
Roman Peace
Rome's Golden Age
Which of the following happened during the time of the Roman Emperors
The Empire continued to expand and citizenship was offered to a larger percent of the population
The Empire Conquered the entire continent of Africa and Expanded trade to the Americas
The Empire restored the power of the Senate and returned to a Republic style government
True or False: All Roman Emperors were excellent leaders and loved by the people of Rome.
True
False
The Empire of Rome was frequently invaded by "Barbarian" tribes. What is the meaning of the term barbarian?
a person from a different culture, often thought to be uncivilized or violent
A person from the Country of Barbaria, located north of the Roman Empire
A person from a conquered territory of the Roman Empire who was not considered a citizen.
Which of the following is a contributing factor to the fall of the Roman Empire?
The Empire was divided into 2 parts
The Empire experienced economic issues such as high inflation
The Empire was constantly invaded by barbarian tribes like the Huns and Goths.
All of these are contributing factors.
