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Ancient Rome Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

On which river was the city of Ancient Rome built?

a)

The Tigris River

b)

The Tiber River

c)

The Nile River

d)

The Amazon River

2.

Which famous brothers are the legendary founders of Rome?

a)

Romulus and Remus

b)

Remus and Venus

c)

Romulus and Julius

d)

Fred and George

3.

What brought an end to the monarchy which governed early Rome?

a)

High Inflation caused unemployment and the people rebelled.

b)

Invaders from the North killed the king & took over the city of Rome. They formed their own Empire.

c)

The last king of Rome was cruel and was overthrown by a group of Roman Nobles. They formed a new government called a Republic.

4.

What is the definition of a "Republic?"

a)

a system of government where the people elect leaders to positions of power.

b)

A system of government where one person gains power through military take over.

c)

A system of government in which only wealthy members of the upper class have power

5.

What is the name of the two main social classes in Rome?

a)

Upper and Middle Class

b)

Politicians and Plebeians

c)

Working Party and Wealthy Party

d)

Patricians and Plebeians

6.

Which branch of the Roman Republic is defined as the council of wealthy and powerful Romans who advise the city leaders?

a)

The Senate

b)

The Assembly

c)

The Consul

7.

The Consul was the head magistrate in the Roman Republic. How long could a person hold this office?

a)

One Year

b)

3 Years

c)

For Life

8.

Julius Caesar declared himself to what position in an attempt to fix the problems of the corrupt Roman Republic?

a)

Dictator for Life

b)

Supreme and Powerful Ruler

c)

Military General

d)

King of Rome

9.

Who killed Julius Caesar?

a)

Members of the Roman Senate

b)

An opposing military leader

c)

A hired assassin

d)

His own son

10.

Who was the first true emperor of Rome?

a)

Nero

b)

Augustus

c)

Diocletian

d)

Constantine

11.

What is the meaning of the term "Pax Romana?"

a)

The Imperial Time

b)

The Peaceful Emperor

c)

Roman Peace

d)

Rome's Golden Age

12.

Which of the following happened during the time of the Roman Emperors

a)

The Empire continued to expand and citizenship was offered to a larger percent of the population

b)

The Empire Conquered the entire continent of Africa and Expanded trade to the Americas

c)

The Empire restored the power of the Senate and returned to a Republic style government

13.

True or False: All Roman Emperors were excellent leaders and loved by the people of Rome.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The Empire of Rome was frequently invaded by "Barbarian" tribes. What is the meaning of the term barbarian?

a)

a person from a different culture, often thought to be uncivilized or violent

b)

A person from the Country of Barbaria, located north of the Roman Empire

c)

A person from a conquered territory of the Roman Empire who was not considered a citizen.

15.

Which of the following is a contributing factor to the fall of the Roman Empire?

a)

The Empire was divided into 2 parts

b)

The Empire experienced economic issues such as high inflation

c)

The Empire was constantly invaded by barbarian tribes like the Huns and Goths.

d)

All of these are contributing factors.