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Rome

Total questions: 129

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is monotheism?

a)

the belief in o gods

b)

the belief in many gods

c)

the belief in one god

2.

What is polytheism

a)

the belief in no gods

b)

the belief in many gods

c)

the belief in one god

3.

Who is the most significant emperor of the Byzantine Empire?

a)

Jesus

b)

Justinian

c)

Theodora

d)

Constantine

4.

What was the famous church that Justinian had built?

a)

Hagia Sophia

b)

Notre Dame Cathedral

c)

The Vatican

d)

SoFi Stadium

5.

What is the title of the leader of the Roman Catholic Church?

a)

clergy

b)

Deacon

c)

pope

d)

general manager

6.

Which Roman emperor converted to Christianity?

a)

Nero

b)

Diocletian

c)

Constantine

7.

What is the name of the Christian holy book?

a)

Torah

b)

Quran

c)

Book of the Dead

d)

Bible

8.

Christianity is based on the teachings of this person:

a)

Jesus

b)

Moses

c)

Saul

d)

Paul

9.

Which Roman emperor blamed a fire on the Christians?

a)

Nero

b)

Diocletian

c)

Theodosius

d)

Caesar

10.

Which emperor made Christianity the OFFICIAL religion of the Roman Empire?

a)

Nero

b)

Augustus

c)

Theodosius

d)

Constantine

11.

Man made channels that brought water to Roman cities are called

a)

Aqueducts

b)

Aqueducks

c)

Aquaphones

d)

Aquariums

12.

Nominating public officials was not a power of Roman Emperors

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The Emperor who divided the Roman Empire in to two halves was

a)

Nero

b)

Constantine

c)

Diocletian

d)

Julius Cesear

14.

In 410 the city of Rome was destroyed for the first time in 800 years by the army of a foreign people called the 

a)

Huns

b)

Franks

c)

Vandals

d)

Goths

15.

Roman laws did not protect Roman citizens. 

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The Eastern Roman Empire is also known as the 

a)

Ottoman Empire

b)

Byzantine Empire

c)

Holy Roman Empire

d)

Eastern Orthodox Empire

17.

Which of the following was not a reason for the fall of the Roman Empire?

a)

The empires vast size

b)

Government corruption

c)

Invasions by barbarian peoples

d)

Influence of Greek government

18.

Byzantine artists were known especially for creating colorful

a)

Frescos

b)

Mosaics

c)

Pottery

d)

Statues

19.

The Byzantine Empire ended in 1453 when Constantinople was captured by the Ottoman Turks

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Roman citizens could not participate in the government

a)

True

b)

False

21.

 

A(n) ____ was a person who fought animals and other people as public amusement.

a)

Senator

b)

Gladiator

c)

Saint

d)

slave

22.

 

Political leaders offered entertainment and free ______ to gain the support of Rome's poor.

a)

Grain

b)

Rent

c)

Clothing

d)

wine

23.

Which Roman emperor moved the empire’s capital to Constantinople?

a)

Diocletian

b)

Nero

c)

Theodosius

d)

Constantine

24.

Many of our beliefs about law and justice come from Roman ideas.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

 

The Roman road system helped Christianity spread throughout the empire.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Constantinople became wealthy primarily because of its ____.

a)

Excellent location

b)

Fishing industry

c)

Large population

d)

Gold mines

27.

Empress Theodora urged her husband Justinian to allow women to ____.

a)

Serve in the army

b)

Sell their children

c)

Own land

d)

Own slaves

28.

What was the Justinian Code?

a)

a set of laws just for women

b)

a more organized system of laws

c)

an old system of unfair laws

d)

a combination of Greek and Roman laws

29.

What were the two main social classes of the Roman Republic?

a)

Generals and soldiers

b)

Emperors and Civilians

c)

Plebeians and Patricians

d)

Romans and Carthaginians

30.

What were the duties of the Roman Senate?

a)

Controlled finances and involved with foreign affairs and some military matters.

b)

Told people what to do.

c)

Dominate the country.

d)

To NOT support Rome.

31.

What are the Twelve Tables?

a)

This week's History homework.

b)

A table with 12 legs.

c)

A food list.

d)

Laws that were written down.

32.

What did the People's Assembly do for Roman citizens (people) ?

a)

Sent people to jail.

b)

Make laws for Plebeians (eventually for all citizens)

c)

Gave citizens food.

d)

Set people free.

33.

True or False: The Roman Republic is one of the main influences for the U.S. government.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Who was Rome's first Emperor?

a)

Charlemagne

b)

Augustus Cesar

c)

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

d)

Hadrian

35.

What are Aqueducts?

a)

These stone arches and

underground pipes

brought fresh, clean

water to the people in all different parts of the Roman

Empire.

b)

A Bridge.

c)

Source of food for the people.

d)

Roads so people can get from city to city.

36.

What does the term "Pax Romana" mean?

a)

All Hail Rome.

b)

Roman Death.

c)

Roman Peace.

d)

Leave Rome Alone.

37.

What type of entertainment was provided to citizens on the Colosseum?

a)

Gladiator Fights.

b)

Plays.

c)

Singing and Dancing.

d)

Sports.

38.

What was Carthage?

a)

A powerful city and major rival of Rome.

b)

A small city.

c)

A Not so important country.

d)

Friends of Rome.

39.

Where did Carthage’s power lie?

a)

Leaders.

b)

Cannons.

c)

Horses.

d)

Navy

40.

How many Punic Wars were there?

a)

5

b)

3

c)

10

d)

1

41.

Who won ALL three Punic Wars?

a)

Rome

b)

Carthage

42.

True or False: Rome’s defeat of Carthage left Rome as the only remaining “superpower” in the Mediterranean. 

a)

True

b)

False

43.

True or False: Many Jews believed God would send a messiah who would come to restore their freedom.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Where was Jesus born?

a)

Rome

b)

Nazareth

c)

Carthage

d)

Europe

45.

What beliefs did Jesus teach that were connected to the Jewish tradition?

a)

Religion is good.

b)

Monotheism (one god)

and the 10 Commandments

c)

There is more than one God.

d)

Rome is not all powerful.

46.

True or False: Christianity started as a sect (or group) of Judaism since there was a connection to Jewish traditions.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

True or False: A.D. 313 – Constantine the Great issued Edict of Milan - ended persecution of Christians, declared Christianity approved by the emperor

a)

True

b)

False

48.

True or False: A.D. 380 – Emperor Theodosius the Great made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Which event happened FIRST?

a)

Caesar comes to power

b)

Augustus is named emperor

c)

Punic Wars

d)

Corruption with the government

50.

Which happened after the Punic Wars?

a)

Romans set up a Republic

b)

Romans controlled the Italian Peninsula

c)

Political Chaos erupts in Rome

d)

Roman plebeians strike and get laws written down

51.

Which happens last?

a)

Bread and Circuses happens during the Pax Romana

b)

massive wealth flows into Rome

c)

Caesar is assassinated

d)

Augustus is named emperor

52.

Which has the events in the correct, chronological order?

a)

1 Antony and Octavian have a civil war

2 Augustus wins civil war

3 Pax Romana ends with Marcus Aurelius

b)

1 Ides of March

2 massive wealth flows into Rome

3 Senate kills Gracchus brothers

c)

1 Caesar passes good reforms

2 Romans control Italian Peninsula

3 Plebeians get the laws written down

53.

Which was the first event to occur?

a)

political chaos in Rome

b)

Gracchus brothers are killed by the Senate

c)

Romans kick out the Etruscans

d)

Pax Romana ends

54.

Which are the first 3 events in ORDER?

a)

1 Plebeians strike

2 Romans set up a Republic

3 Romans control the Italian Peninsula

b)

1 Romans set up a Republic

2 Plebeians strike

3 Romans control the Italian Peninsula

c)

1 Romans control the Peninsula

2 Romans set up a Republic

3 Romans kick out the Etruscans

55.

Which event happened AFTER the Gracchus brothers are killed but BEFORE the Ides of March?

a)

Augustus is named emperor

b)

massive wealth flows in Rome

c)

Caesar comes to power

d)

Rome is committed to imperialism

56.

Which happens BEFORE the Pax Romana ends but AFTER Caesar is assassinated?

a)

Punic Wars

b)

Plebeians get the laws written down

c)

Augustus is named emperor

d)

Ides of March

57.

Which event happened LAST?

a)

Pax Romana ends after Marcus Aurelius

b)

Ides of March

c)

massive wealth flows in Rome

d)

Bread and Circuses

58.

Which event happened FIRST?

a)

Punic Wars

b)

Rome becomes committed to imperialism

c)

Caesar passes reforms that help the middle class

d)

corruption with the government

59.

What was life like after the fall of the Roman Empire?

a)

It was much more insecure and people became more rural

b)

It was more secure and people moved to urban areas

c)

Very little changed, people spoken Latin languages and converted to Islam

d)

All of the Above are correct

60.

A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was what?

a)

continued acceptance of traditional religions

b)

the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire

c)

a series of military defeats in Africa

d)

political corruption and the instability of the government

61.

The size of the Roman Empire made it difficult for the Romans to do what?

a)

foster trade relations between the different regions of the empire

b)

ensure effective government and adequate military protection for the entire empire

c)

establish a central capital city upon which everyone could agree

d)

continue to make cultural and technological innovations

62.

What was a cause for the reason why the Roman Empire fell?

a)

Diseases and plagues

b)

Lack of participation in government

c)

Weak leadership

d)

All of the above

63.

Based on the passage, what societal impact did Emperor Constantine have on Europe?

a)

Constantine made Christianity legal in Rome which fostered a changing political and social shift in Europe

b)

Constantine made public welfare programs available to the people of Rome for the first time

c)

Constantine was the first Emperor of Rome to legalize Islam in the Roman Empire

d)

Constantine illegalized Christianity which was a popular decision amongst all people in the Roman Empire

64.

Who attacked Rome's borders as it was falling apart?

a)

Egyptians

b)

Barbarians

c)

Greeks

d)

Persians

65.

Corruption is

a)

dishonest or illegal behavior

b)

a part of the desert that has water and plants

c)

when a volcano explodes

66.
What year do most historians use as the End of the Roman Empire?
a)
27 BC
b)
476 AD
c)
400 AD
d)
240 AD
67.

The decline of the Roman Empire was

accelerated (happened faster) because?

a)

Rome waged war against a single

powerful trade rival.

b)

Rome allowed Christianity to spread.

c)

Rome was conquered by the Islamic

Empire.

d)

Rome faced invasions from many

"Barbarian" tribes.

68.

The Fall of the Roman Empire resulted

in...

a)

Europe breaking up into smaller non-

unified regions.

b)

The Christian church being taken over

by Muslims.

c)

People forgetting how to speak latin.

d)

The poor gaining more power and

authority over the rich.

69.

How did Roman leadership from the

200s - 400s CE contribute to the fall of

the Roman Empire?

a)

Roman leaders during this time were

focused on hurting their own people.

b)

Roman leaders during this time worked

together to transition power peacefully.

c)

Roman leaders during this time were

weak and fought over who had power.

d)

Roman Leaders during this time made

peace with other Empires to conquer

Rome.

70.

Which Barbarian tribe was the first to attack Rome in 410 AD?

a)

A) The Visigoths

b)

B) The Ostrogoths

c)

C) The Huns

d)

D) The Vandals

71.

The Visigoths were an important...

a)

Roman tribe

b)

Germanic tribe

c)

Arabic tribe

d)

Viking tribe

72.

When did the Visigoths establish their new kingdom in Spain?

a)

In 711 A.D

b)

In 1492 A.D

c)

In 416 A.D

d)

In 507 A.D

73.

Which language did the Visigoths learn to speak?

a)

Arabic

b)

English

c)

Latin

d)

Spanish

74.

The vandals were a ............ ........... tribe

a)

East Asian

b)

East German

c)

North Germanic

d)

East Germanic

75.

Which of the following would NOT be classified as a Germanic Tribe?

a)

Suebi

b)

Alans

c)

Visigoths

d)

Vandals

e)

Franks

76.

After the fall of Rome, where did the Suebi Tribe settle?

a)

Northwest Iberian Peninsula

b)

Iberian Peninsula and parts of France

c)

Northern coasts of Africa

d)

The Italian Peninsula

77.

After the fall of Rome, where did the Visigoths settle?

a)

Northwest Iberian Peninsula

b)

Iberian Peninsula and parts of France

c)

Northern coasts of Africa

d)

The Italian Peninsula

78.

After the fall of Rome, where did the Vandals settle?

a)

Northwest Iberian Peninsula

b)

Iberian Peninsula and parts of France

c)

Northern coasts of Africa

d)

The Italian Peninsula

79.

What was the ROMAN REPUBLIC?

a)

The time in Rome's history where citizens had the right to vote for their leaders.

b)

The time in Rome's history where they had a Monarchy

c)

The time in Rome's history where they had an Emperor

d)

The time in Rome's history where they had invaded Greece

80.

In Roman culture, what was a PLEBEIAN?

a)

The wealthy elite of Rome

b)

An elected official that commanded the military and directed the government.

c)

A special office used to save Rome during a crisis. This person could have absolute power, but only for 6 months.

d)

The common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of Rome's population.

81.

In Roman culture, what was a PATRICIAN?

a)

The wealthy elite of Rome

b)

An elected official that commanded the military and directed the government.

c)

A special office used to save Rome during a crisis. This person could have absolute power, but only for 6 months.

d)

The common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of Rome's population.

82.

In Roman culture, what was a CONSUL?

a)

The wealthy elite of Rome

b)

An elected official that commanded the military and directed the government.

c)

A special office used to save Rome during a crisis. This person could have absolute power, but only for 6 months.

d)

The common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of Rome's population.

83.

In Roman culture, what was a DICTATOR?

a)

The wealthy elite of Rome

b)

An elected official that commanded the military and directed the government.

c)

A special office used to save Rome during a crisis. This person could have absolute power, but only for 6 months.

d)

The common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of Rome's population.

84.

In Roman Culture, what was the TWELVE TABLES?

a)

A political position within the Senate.

b)

A unique device that was mostly used for torture.

c)

A unique arrangement of stone furniture.

d)

The first written code of law of Rome.

85.

300 members were chosen by the wealthy for this branch of government.

a)

Senate

b)

Small Council

c)

Chamber of Commerce

d)

Roman Patricians

86.

Who fought in the PUNIC WARS?

a)

Rome vs. Greece

b)

Rome vs. Macedonia

c)

Rome vs. Carthage

d)

Rome vs. USA

87.

How many PUNIC WARS were fought?

a)

12

b)

1

c)

3

d)

87

88.

Who was Julius Caesar?

a)

Creator of Little Caesar's Pizza

b)

Military leader and political genius. He became dictator for life.

c)

The first Emperor of Rome

d)

A peasant who strategically worked his way to become Emperor of Rome

89.

Who was part of the FIRST ROMAN TRIUMVIRATE?

a)

Caesar, Crassus, Pompey

b)

Caesar, Brutus, Antony

c)

Antony, Octavian, Caesar

d)

Octavian, Antony, Lepidus

90.

Who was the first official Emperor of Rome?

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

Augustus Caesar

c)

Constantine

d)

Nero

91.

This Roman emperor converted to Christianity and ended the persecution of Christians.

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

Nero

c)

Augustus Caesar

d)

Constantine

92.

This emperor was known as a cruel leader. He persecuted Christians and is believed to have started a fire in Rome.

a)

Nido

b)

Nimo

c)

Niko

d)

Nero

93.

What became the official religion of Rome in the year 380 C.E.?

a)

Catholicism

b)

Christianity

c)

Monotheism

d)

Daoism

94.

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the collapse of the Roman Empire?

a)

Empire was too large and spread out to manage

b)

Large military expenses hurt the Roman Empire

c)

Death of Augustus Caesar crippled the Roman Empire

d)

Invasions from other countries

95.

A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders

a)

legion

b)

republic

c)

patricians

96.
Worshiping or believing in more than one god.
a)
Monotheism
b)
Polytheism
97.

The supreme governing body of Ancient Rome was called...

a)

The Senate

b)

Tribune

c)

Consul

d)

The House of Representatives

98.

a member of the highest social class in ancient Rome

a)

plebeian

b)

slave

c)

patrician

d)

emperor

99.

a common person in ancient Rome

a)

patrician

b)

slave

c)

emperor

d)

plebeian

100.

What country is labeled as number 7?

a)

Italy

b)

France

c)

United Kingdom

d)

Ukraine

101.
Who was NOT in the First Triumvirate?
a)
Caesar
b)
Mark Antony
c)
Crassus
d)
Pompey
102.
Why did the Senate not like Julius Caesar?
a)
He was too handsome
b)
He kept losing battles
c)
He and Pompey were besties
d)
He was getting too popular and powerful
103.
What did Caesar do to officially declare war on Rome?
a)
Married Cleopatra
b)
Crossed the Rubicon
c)
Went to Spain
d)
Gave a Speech
104.
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
a)
Octavian
b)
Mark Antony
c)
Cleopatra
d)
Julius Caesar
105.

How did early Roman emperors treat Christians?

a)

acceptance

b)

persecution

c)

ignored

d)

worshipped

106.
Jesus grew up under which government?
a)
Greek
b)
Persian
c)
Roman
d)
German
107.

What religion did Constantine convert to?

a)

Islam

b)

Judaism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Christianity

108.

What was a cause for the reason why the Roman Empire fell?

a)

Diseases and plagues

b)

Lack of participation in government

c)

Weak leadership

d)

All of the above

109.

What language did Ancient Romans speak?

a)

Latin

b)

Italian

c)

Greek

d)

German

110.

A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders

a)

Veto

b)

Republic

c)

Legion

d)

Vault

111.

A person who fought people or animals for public entertainment

a)

Gladiator

b)

A warrior

c)

anatomy

d)

ode

112.

State containing several countries or territories

a)

Empire

b)

Province

c)

City-State

113.

Channel that moves water overland into Roman cities.

a)

Aqueduct

b)

Auquifer

c)

Water Table

114.

Economic

a)

Having to do with money

b)

Having to do with government

c)

Having to do with society

d)

Having to do with farming

115.

Political

a)

Having to do with money

b)

Having to do with government

c)

Having to do with education

d)

Having to do with farming

116.

Corruption

a)

 A large stadium where gladiator contests, games, and other sporting events were held

b)

 A pipe built to carry water over a long distance

c)

 A leader doing something to help themselves instead of doing what’s best for all people

d)

A form of government in which leaders are elected to represent the people

117.

Civil War

a)

A war between groups in the same country

b)

A large stadium where gladiator contests, games, and other sporting events were held

c)

A person who has certain rights and responsibilities in a country or empire

d)

 A person who has certain rights and responsibilities in a country or empire

118.

Citizen

a)

A person trained to fight for public entertainment

b)

A large territory in which several groups of people are ruled by a single leader or government

c)

A large stadium where gladiator contests, games, and other sporting events were held

d)

 A person who has certain rights and responsibilities in a country or empire

119.

Revolt

a)

A form of government in which leaders are elected to represent the people

b)

The language spoken in Rome

c)

a violent action against a government or law

d)

A pipe built to carry water over a long distance

120.

A Greek polis was a ______ in Ancient Greece.

a)

Republic

b)

city-state

c)

Empire

d)

religion

121.

Greek philosopher. Student of Socrates. Founded The Academy.

a)

Socrates

b)

Aristotle

c)

Plato

122.

Greek philosopher. Challenged students to ask questions. Sentenced to death.

a)

Socrates

b)

Plato

c)

Aristotle

123.
Who made himself dictator for life and was seen as a hero to the plebeians because he gave them land & food, but was power-hungry to the patricians?
a)
Julius Caesar
b)
Mark Antony
c)
Scipio
d)
Caesar Augustus
124.

How was ancient Roman society organized, from

the aristocracy to the bottom of society?

a)

patricians, slaves, plebeians

b)

plebeians, slaves, patricians

c)

slaves, patricians, plebeians

d)

patricians, plebeians, slaves

125.

Which civilization heavily influenced Roman culture?

a)

Greek

b)

Egyptian

c)

Galic

126.

The Athenian government was which type of democracy?

a)

Direct

b)

Representative

127.

The United States government was which type of democracy?

a)

Direct

b)

Representative

128.

Pax Romana was the term that describes Rome's golden age.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

129.

Why was Rome considered an empire?

a)

It had its own government and laws.

b)

It was ruled by a king or monarch.

c)

It controlled many areas and lands outside of its borders.

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