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Rome Review

Total questions: 114

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
According to a traditional legend, who founded the city of Rome?
a)
Helen of Troy
b)
Romulus and Remus
c)
Aristotle and Plato
d)
Julius Caesar
2.

When did the Romans take over most of Italy?

a)

by 500 B.C.

b)

by 270 B.C.

c)

by 125 B.C.

d)

by A.D. 100

3.
Who could hold political office in early Rome?
a)
any citizen
b)
women
c)
only plebeians
d)
only patricians
4.
What were the Twelve Tables?
a)
Rome's first written laws
b)
the tables in the Senate
c)
the seats in a courtroom
d)
the leaders in a government
5.

Italy is

a)

an island in the Mediterranean Sea.

b)

a peninsula shaped like a boot.

c)

a large country in Central Europe.

d)

part of Scandinavia.

6.

Rome was built on seven hills on the banks of the

a)

Nile River

b)

Euphrates River

c)

Tiber River

d)

Tigris River

7.

How did the Mediterranean Sea impact the development of Rome?

a)

It allowed enemy forces to easily enter the city.

b)

It provided numerous sea-borne trade routes.

c)

It limited the city's interaction with other people.

d)

It prevented Rome from expanding its empire.

8.

The religious beliefs of the early Romans were influenced by the

a)

Egyptians

b)

Greeks

c)

Assyrians

d)

Latins

9.

The Roman Senate consisted of

a)

foreigners

b)

patricians

c)

plebians

d)

women

10.

The democracy of Rome differed from Greece in that Rome —

a)

created a republic

b)

believed strongly in a dictatorship as the perfect form of government

c)

borrowed the Greek concept of a direct democracy

d)

kept the aristocracy as their leaders

11.

Which statement best describes the Roman consuls?

a)

They were the constitutions of Rome.

b)

They were advisors to the chief magistrates of Rome.

c)

They were the elected assemblies of Rome.

d)

They were the top magistrates of Rome.

12.

Who were considered citizens in the Republican period of Rome?

a)

freeborn Roman men

b)

enslaved foreigners

c)

children of slaves

d)

freeborn Roman women

13.

How many Punic Wars were there?

a)

Two

b)

Three

c)

Four

d)

Five

14.

Punic is Latin for _____.

a)

Phoenician

b)

Patrician

c)

Philistine

d)

Crow

15.

Carthage's advantage was in its _____.

a)

navy

b)

army

c)

democratic laws

d)

government

16.

Who won the Punic Wars in order of their victories?

a)

Carthage, Rome, Rome

b)

Rome, Carthage, Carthage

c)

Carthage, Carthage, Carthage

d)

Rome, Rome, Rome

17.

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

18.

Rome's northern neighbor, from whom they developed much of their culture.

a)

Greeks

b)

Gauls

c)

Etruscans

d)

Carthage

19.

Central Italy was subjugated around 300BC after Rome finally defeated

a)

The Gauls

b)

Carthage

c)

The Samnites

d)

Macedon

20.

Many of the Italians that Rome subjugated retained some level of independence and became Roman allies. These people were known by the Romans as

a)

Etruscans

b)

Socii

c)

Triremes

d)

Sicilians

21.

A Roman official responsible for public buildings and planning games

a)

Aedile

b)

Censor

c)

Quaestor

d)

Praetor

22.

A Roman official responsible for counting the populace and determined who was Plebian and Patrician

a)

Aedile

b)

Censor

c)

Quaestor

d)

Praetor

23.

A Roman official responsible for taxes and finances

a)

Aedile

b)

Censor

c)

Quaestor

d)

Praetor

24.

A Roman official responsible for enforcing civil law

a)

Aedile

b)

Censor

c)

Quaestor

d)

Praetor

25.

In the name Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, what is the Praenomen?

a)

Publius

b)

Cornelius

c)

Scipio

d)

Africanus

26.

In the name Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, what is the nomen? Hint: This represents his Gens

a)

Publius

b)

Cornelius

c)

Scipio

d)

Africanus

27.

The most important responsibility of a Roman citizen

a)

Serve in the Equites

b)

Vote

c)

Run for Office

d)

Attend a Triumph

28.

The most experienced Roman soldiers, often held back and only sent in when the battle was in danger of being lost.

a)

Velites

b)

Hastati

c)

Principes

d)

Triarii

29.

During the Punic Wars, Legions were divided into

a)

Cohorts

b)

Triarii

c)

Maniples

d)

Quinqueremes

30.

The Romans won the Battle of Mylae and Economus due to their deployment of a new invention that turned naval battles into land battles

a)

The Triple Acies

b)

The Maniple

c)

The Corvus

d)

The Trireme

31.

Which of the following did NOT factor into the Roman ability to defeat their enemies?

a)

Romans could quickly replace losses and raise armies, even after disasters

b)

Romans quickly adapted to what worked and didn't work, changing their strategies often

c)

Roman armies were often led by their Consuls, many of whom were seeking glory

d)

The Roman legion was mostly made up of Romans, and Roman allies had to fight in the Roman style

32.

Which of the following Roman inventions was NOT copied or adapted from their neighbors and enemies?

a)

The Gladius Sword

b)

The Quinquereme

c)

The Alphabet

d)

None of the Above

33.

Archimedes died after the Battle/Siege of

a)

Cannae

b)

Drepna

c)

Syracuse

d)

Carthage

34.

The First Punic War started over

a)

Syracuse

b)

Sicily

c)

Sardinia

d)

Iberia

35.

The Second Punic War started over

a)

Syracuse

b)

Sicily

c)

Sardinia

d)

Iberia

36.

Hannibal's success in Italy came to an end as a result of

a)

The Battle of Trebia

b)

The Battle of Lake Trasimene

c)

The Battle of Cannae

d)

The Fabian Strategy

37.

Hannibal was able to surprise the Romans by attacking with an army through

a)

The Alps

b)

Macedon

c)

Sicily

d)

Iberia

38.

Iberia includes the modern country of

a)

Spain

b)

Italy

c)

France

d)

Turkey

39.

Roman general who conquered Iberia for Rome and commanded the invasion of Carthage in the Second Punic War and defeated Hannibal at Zama

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

Cato the Elder/Censor

c)

Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus

d)

Gaius Fabius Verrucosus

40.

Which of the following was NOT a weakness of Carthage?

a)

Its army was mostly made up of mercenaries with dubious loyalty

b)

Generals were more concerned about not making mistakes, rather than winning

c)

They had exotic animals such as elephants with their armies

d)

Their leading council often micromanaged their Generals

41.

Roman politician who was an outspoken advocate for the destruction of Carthage

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

Cato the Elder/Censor

c)

Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus

d)

Gaius Fabius Verrucosus

42.

What happened to the people of Carthage after the 3rd Punic War

a)

They were enslaved

b)

They were killed

c)

They were resettled

d)

They were left alone

43.

The Catholic Church kept Latin alive after the fall of the Roman Empire through

a)

Vulgar Latin

b)

Ecclesiastical Latin

c)

Classical Latin

d)

Archaic Latin

44.

Which of the following is NOT a Romance language derived from Latin?

a)

Romanian

b)

French

c)

Spanish

d)

German

45.

Before Rome became a Republic around 500BC, it was a

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Kingdom

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Dictatorship

46.

A group of 5-6 thousand soldiers

a)

Legion

b)

Century

c)

Legionnaires

d)

Centurions

47.

This group of politicians wrote Roman laws

a)

Consuls

b)

Full Assembly

c)

Council of 500

d)

Senate

48.

Used to bring fresh water to the cities

a)

Canals

b)

Wells

c)

Rivers

d)

Aqueducts

49.
Which of the following describes Rome's location?
a)
A. It was near the Tiber River.
b)
B. It had a great climate for farming.
c)
C. It was surrounded by seven hills.
d)
D. A & C are correct.
50.
Which geographic features helped Rome trade?
a)
roads and bridges
b)
the Mediterranean Sea
c)
the Tiber River
d)
All are correct
51.
After having a brutal king, Romans decided to have a _____________ form of government.
a)
monarchy
b)
democracy
c)
republic
d)
dictatorship
52.
In a republic, citizens ___________  leaders to represent them.
a)
kill
b)
elect
c)
unite
53.

Which citizens were members of the Patrician class?

a)

Plebeians who got rich

b)

Consuls

c)

Wealthy land owners

d)

Merchants

54.
In times of crisis, a dictator would be appointed for 
a)
six weeks
b)
two months
c)
six months
d)
for life
55.
What were the Twelve Tables?
a)
a list of Roman leaders
b)
a public display of Roman laws
c)
the place where the most powerful Patricians ate
d)
separation of power
56.
Rome fought against ______________ in the Punic Wars.
a)
Gaul
b)
Sicily
c)
Carthage
d)
Spain
57.
Why were the Punic Wars fought?
a)
Both cities wanted to control the government.
b)
Both cities wanted to control the Mediterranean trade routes.
c)
Both cities wanted to ride elephants into battle.
58.

What was the result of the Punic Wars?

a)

Rome won two and Carthage won one.

b)

Hannibal almost defeated the Romans.

c)

Rome gained control of land around the Mediterranean Sea.

d)

Rome lost control of the Mediterranean shipping routes.

59.

Which of the following supports that Caesar was a brilliant military leader?

a)

A. He gave away land for parks.

b)

B. He conquered a lot of land for Rome.

c)

C. His troops were very loyal to him.

d)

B & C are correct.

60.
Which of the following supports that Caesar was generous?
a)
He conquered Gaul and a lot of other territory.
b)
He gave away land and free grain.
c)
Some senators were very jealous of him.
d)
He was a great speaker.
61.
What action did Caesar take that ultimately ended the Roman Republic?
a)
He had the Senate declare him dictator for life.
b)
He refused to listen to the Senate and crossed the Rubicon with his troops.
c)
Senators were jealous of his popularity and power.
62.
What were some of Caesar's faults?
a)
He liked to brag a lot.
b)
He was very bossy.
c)
He often didn't listen to the Senate's demands.
d)
All are correct.
63.
What happened in Rome after Caesar was assassinated?
a)
The republic was restored.
b)
A Civil War developed.
c)
The Roman Empire fell.
64.
These two members of the Roman government commanded the army and directed the city's government. 
a)
Legionaries
b)
Senators
c)
Kings
d)
Consuls
65.
How long was a consul's term? 
a)
1 year
b)
4 years
c)
10 years
d)
for life
66.
To overrule a decision:
a)
appoint
b)
veto
c)
conflict 
d)
plebian
67.
Members of this elite government body were appointed for life. They had great influence over foreign and domestic policy. 
a)
the Senate
b)
the Republic
c)
Consuls
d)
the Assembly
68.
In times of crisis, the Romans would appoint a __________ who had absolute power. 
a)
monarch
b)
dictator 
c)
president
d)
tyrant
69.
One famous Roman dictator from history, known for heroically stepping down after he was no longer needed was: 
a)
Julius Caesar
b)
Brutus 
c)
Tarquinius
d)
Cincinnatus
70.
Wealthy landowners who had most of the power in Rome. 
a)
Plebeians
b)
Patricians 
71.
What does "SPQR," an inscription seen in Rome's emblem and on structures throughout the city, stand for (in English)? 
a)
Sons, Peasants, Quails, and Rats
b)
The Roman Senate and People
c)
Some People Can Vote
d)
Power to the Roman Republic
72.

The Roman civilization was founded near what river?

a)

The Huang He

b)

The Indus

c)

The Tiber

d)

The Tigris

73.

What mountain range in the north of Italy helped to protect Rome from outsiders?

a)

the Alps

b)

the Rockies

c)

the Appalacian

d)

the Andes

74.
________are 2 officials elected by the senators who serve for 1-year terms. 
a)
Consuls
b)
Senate
c)
Tribunes
d)
Dictators
75.

This group was part of the lower or middle class.

a)

Patricians

b)

Plebeians

c)

Slaves

d)

Priests

76.
Composed of 300 men that advised consuls and dictated political appointments.
a)
Consuls
b)
Senate
c)
Tribunes
d)
Tribal Assembly
77.

Representatives from the Plebeian class that were elected to protect Plebeian interests.

a)

Consuls

b)

Judges

c)

Plebeians

d)

Tribunes

78.
Which part of the Roman government was chosen for life?
a)
Consuls
b)
Senate
c)
Tribunes
d)
Judges
79.

Rome is located on the ______________

peninsula.

a)

Iberian

b)

Balkan

c)

Italian

d)

Peloponnese

80.

The official code of laws for Rome was called:

a)

Hammurabi's Code

b)

The Twelve Tables

c)

95 Thesis

d)

10 Commandments

81.
Which of the following is a similarity between the United States government and the Roman Republic?
a)
The U.S. government is divided into three branches with checks and balances.
b)
Both governments use of a dictator in times of crisis.
c)
Members of the senate rule for life.
d)
The two most powerful people of the government are called consuls.
82.

Each Consul had the power to overrule a decision made by the other. This power was known as

a)

disagree

b)

veto

c)

conflict

d)

abdicate

83.
The language of the Romans; language of law, medicine and science. (examples: et cetera, curriculum, veto)
a)
Spanish
b)
Roman
c)
English
d)
Latin
84.
Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?
a)
Romulus & Remus
b)
Zeus & Hera
c)
Ronulus & Roman
d)
Bill & Ted
85.

The ____ were the original settlers of Rome.

a)

Carthaginians

b)

Etruscans

c)

Greeks

d)

Latins

86.

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

a)

Trading

b)

Farming

c)

Fishing

d)

Mining

87.

What was the main reason for political power to be shared among the legislative, judicial, and executive (2 Consuls) branches of the Roman Republic?

a)

So Rome could grow more powerful

b)

to check and balance each other so no one or group could have absolute power

c)

to divert blame to each other during times of crisis and problems

88.
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.
89.

Where are the Alps located?

a)

Through the middle of Italy

b)

To the North of the Italian Peninsula

c)

Below Greece

d)

On an island in the Mediterranean

90.

Main rival of Ancient Rome

a)

Greece

b)

Byzantium

c)

Carthage

d)

Jerusalem

91.
Why were the Punic Wars fought?
a)
Both cities wanted to control the government.
b)
Both cities wanted to control the Mediterranean trade routes.
c)
Both cities wanted to ride elephants into battle.
92.

What was the result of the Punic Wars?

a)

Rome won two and Carthage won one.

b)

Hannibal almost defeated the Romans.

c)

Rome gained control of land around the Mediterranean Sea.

d)

Rome lost control of the Mediterranean shipping routes.

93.
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
94.
Which geographic features helped Rome trade?
a)
roads and bridges
b)
the Mediterranean Sea
c)
the Tiber River
d)
All are correct
95.
Which best describes the purpose of a system of “checks and balances”?
a)
All merchants will have an equal opportunity to trade.
b)
Laws will be written fairly for everyone.
c)
The military will be paid for their service.
d)
No one branch of the government will become stronger than another.
96.

What is a republic?

a)

A type of government where a king and a queen rule and make all of the decisions for the people.

b)

A government position

c)

A type of government when the citizens elect representatives to make laws and decisions

d)

The mountain range to the north of Italy

97.

Following the 3rd Punic War, Rome gained...

a)

Spain

b)

Control of Greece and the northern territory of Africa

c)

Gaul

d)

The Alps

98.

After the 1st Punic War, which land did Rome gain?

a)

Greece

b)

Carthage

c)

Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily

d)

Spain

99.

Where could Romans go to attend speeches, shops, and play games?

a)

The Roman Senate

b)

The Roman Forum

c)

The Temple of Caesar

100.

How was the Roman Republic able to gain lands around the Mediterranean Sea?

a)

By winning a series of wars against Spain

b)

By finally defeating the mighty Greek Empire

c)

By defeating Carthage during a series of 3 wars

d)

By peacefully establishing treaties with other civilizations

101.

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

102.
Which of these was NOT a magisterial office in the Race of Honors?
a)
Praetor
b)
Quaestor
c)
Lictor
d)
Tribune
103.
Fasces, symbols of magistrates' power, were carried by whom?
a)
praetors
b)
lictors
c)
dictators
d)
consuls
104.
In times of great emergency, the Senate to vote to name a what?
a)
Lictor
b)
Senator
c)
Quaestor
d)
Dictator
105.
1. What is the first magistrate office in the Cursus Honorum?
a)
praetor 
b)
aedile
c)
quaestor 
d)
consul
106.
2. Which office includes both magistrate and plebeian officials? 
a)
Senator
b)
tribune 
c)
consul 
d)
aedile
107.
3. How many consuls were there? 
a)
2
b)
4
c)
8
d)
16
108.
  4. What was not a political body? 
a)
Comitia Centuriata 
b)
quaestors
c)
Comitia Tributa 
d)
Senate
109.
. Which was not a duty of a praetor? 
a)
managing Rome when the consuls weren’t there
b)
managing the public records
c)
serving in the law courts
d)
convening the Senate and assemblies
110.
  6. What was imperium? 
a)
military power to command 
b)
a throne-like seat 
c)
 c. a political office similar to emperor 
d)
the right to prosecute anyone who manhandled him
111.
  7. What was an additional duty of plebeian aediles compared to curule aediles? 
a)
assist in the law courts 
b)
maintain public buildings 
c)
distribute money from the treasury 
d)
assist the tribunis plebis
112.
8. How did someone join the Senate?
a)
 election by an assembly 
b)
election by a council 
c)
appointment by the censors
d)
be elected quaestor
113.
9. Could plebeians become consul? 
a)
it was illegal and nonexistent 
b)
it was illegal but happened anyway
c)
 it was legal but rare 
d)
it was legal and common
114.
  10. When were censors elected? 
a)
every ten years 
b)
every five years
c)
every two years 
d)
every year

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