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WorksheetsRoman Empire 21-22
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is a factor that allowed for the longevity of the Roman Empire?
Bread and circuses
Conquered people could keep their religions
Women were given citizenship
The council to represent the Plebeians
What is one of the reasons the Second Triumvirate collapsed?
Cleopatra and Antony's relationship
Octavian wanted to rule Egypt
Cleopatra wanted to rule Rome
Antony wanted to be a dictator
The First Triumvirate > Julius Caesar is dictator > Julius Caesar is assassinated > The Second Triumvirate > Augustus Caesar =
Fall of the Roman Empire
Beginning of the Roman Republic
Rise of the Roman Empire
Strengthening of the Republic
How did the road networks influence the Roman Empire?
They only existed within the empire.
It allowed Marble to become the most valuable import
The Empire had the most Exports
It allowed access to multiple goods
What is a similarity between the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire?
Plebeians were treated unfairly
Soldiers were respected
Plebeians had no political power.
Elected leaders shared power
How do Roman advancements in architecture influence us today?
They made it possible to build two story buildings.
They used elements borrowed from the Greeks.
They allowed farmers to learn other trades.
They introduced new construction techniques.
What does an aqueduct do?
Brings water into the cities
Diverted rivers
Flooded the countryside for farming
Acted as sewage systems
Why did the Western Roman Empire fall?
The government spent too much tax money
Military pressure from Germanic groups
A rebellion destroyed Rome
There were not enough slaves
What is a result of lack of organized succession in Rome?
Internal power strugglesw
Damaging policies
Religious takeover
Decline in education
Why was Latin used throughout the Empire?
It was adopted in conquered areas
Romans showed loyalty by speaking Latin
Romans were well educated
Latin was easy to learn
What is the Language of the Roman Empire?
Italian
Latin
French
German
How did Christianity spread?
The apostles traveled and shared its message
The crusades
Priests and monks
Roman leaders forced Christianity on people
Where did Christianity originate?
Rome
Syria
Judea
Nazareth
How did Constantine continue Diocletian's reforms?
He moved the capital city
He provided rights to plebeians
He built a stable workforce and military
He split the Roman Empire
Which is a basic belief of Christianity?
Jesus is the son of God
People need to worship in temples
Follow the eightfold path.
Read and respect the Vedas
How did Christianity influence the Roman Empire?
It developed from Judaism
It is a monotheistic religion
They worship the Roman Empire as god
It became the official religion of the Empire
