WorksheetsRoman Empire
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
What was the main reason that the Romans wished to build good roads?
to transport food more quickly
to make trading more efficient
so soldiers could travel more quickly
so all roads would lead to Rome
What are some of the core beliefs that most Christians share?
Jesus was God in human form.
There are three Gods.
The fate of all souls has been predetermined by God.
God the Father created the universe.
Why was most Roman trade conducted by sea, rather than by land?
Sea trade was safer, faster, and cheaper.
Land routes were faster, but more expensive.
Sea trade was dangerous, but very fast.
Land routes were impossible in most cases.
Which of the following statements correctly describes Justinian’s impact on the Byzantine empire?
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire began a centuries-long expansion.
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire reached its largest size ever.
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire shrank to half its original size.
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire fell to the Ottoman Turks.
Which of the following was a major factor in the decline of the Byzantine empire?
conversion of the Slavs
iconoclasm
arrival of invaders
recapture of Rome
How did the Byzantine empire differ from the Roman empire? Choose the TWO correct answers.
Its most common religion was Christianity.
Its people did not consider themselves Romans.
It was located in Western Europe.
Its people spoke Greek, not Latin.
Which Byzantine emperor built Hagia Sophia?
Justinian
Constantine
Maximian
Diocletian
Jesus was a member of
The Roman Army
The pharisees
The christian people
The jewish people
Two factors that contributed to the decline of the Roman empire are Choose... the (a) and Choose... (b) .
What advantages did location bring to the Eastern empire? Choose the TWO correct answers.
distance from barbarian tribes in western and northern Europe
direct access to the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea
control of trade on the Rhine River
easy access to the Mediterranean, Black, and Red seas
