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Roman Empire 21-22

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a factor that allowed for the longevity of the Roman Empire?

a)

Bread and circuses

b)

Conquered people could keep their religions

c)

Women were given citizenship

d)

The council to represent the Plebeians

2.

What is one of the reasons the Second Triumvirate collapsed?

a)

Cleopatra and Antony's relationship

b)

Octavian wanted to rule Egypt

c)

Cleopatra wanted to rule Rome

d)

Antony wanted to be a dictator

3.

The First Triumvirate > Julius Caesar is dictator > Julius Caesar is assassinated > The Second Triumvirate > Augustus Caesar =

a)

Fall of the Roman Empire

b)

Beginning of the Roman Republic

c)

Rise of the Roman Empire

d)

Strengthening of the Republic

4.

How did the road networks influence the Roman Empire?

a)

They only existed within the empire.

b)

It allowed Marble to become the most valuable import

c)

The Empire had the most Exports

d)

It allowed access to multiple goods

5.

What is a similarity between the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire?

a)

Plebeians were treated unfairly

b)

Soldiers were respected

c)

Plebeians had no political power.

d)

Elected leaders shared power

6.

How do Roman advancements in architecture influence us today?

a)

They made it possible to build two story buildings.

b)

They used elements borrowed from the Greeks.

c)

They allowed farmers to learn other trades.

d)

They introduced new construction techniques.

7.

What does an aqueduct do?

a)

Brings water into the cities

b)

Diverted rivers

c)

Flooded the countryside for farming

d)

Acted as sewage systems

8.

Why did the Western Roman Empire fall?

a)

The government spent too much tax money

b)

Military pressure from Germanic groups

c)

A rebellion destroyed Rome

d)

There were not enough slaves

9.

What is a result of lack of organized succession in Rome?

a)

Internal power strugglesw

b)

Damaging policies

c)

Religious takeover

d)

Decline in education

10.

Why was Latin used throughout the Empire?

a)

It was adopted in conquered areas

b)

Romans showed loyalty by speaking Latin

c)

Romans were well educated

d)

Latin was easy to learn

11.

What is the Language of the Roman Empire?

a)

Italian

b)

Latin

c)

French

d)

German

12.

How did Christianity spread?

a)

The apostles traveled and shared its message

b)

The crusades

c)

Priests and monks

d)

Roman leaders forced Christianity on people

13.

Where did Christianity originate?

a)

Rome

b)

Syria

c)

Judea

d)

Nazareth

14.

How did Constantine continue Diocletian's reforms?

a)

He moved the capital city

b)

He provided rights to plebeians

c)

He built a stable workforce and military

d)

He split the Roman Empire

15.

Which is a basic belief of Christianity?

a)

Jesus is the son of God

b)

People need to worship in temples

c)

Follow the eightfold path.

d)

Read and respect the Vedas

16.

How did Christianity influence the Roman Empire?

a)

It developed from Judaism

b)

It is a monotheistic religion

c)

They worship the Roman Empire as god

d)

It became the official religion of the Empire