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Roman Empire

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the main reason that the Romans wished to build good roads?

a)

to transport food more quickly

b)

to make trading more efficient

c)

so soldiers could travel more quickly

d)

so all roads would lead to Rome

2.

What are some of the core beliefs that most Christians share?

a)

Jesus was God in human form.

b)

There are three Gods.

c)

The fate of all souls has been predetermined by God.

d)

God the Father created the universe.

3.

Why was most Roman trade conducted by sea, rather than by land?

a)

Sea trade was safer, faster, and cheaper.

b)

Land routes were faster, but more expensive.

c)

Sea trade was dangerous, but very fast.

d)

Land routes were impossible in most cases.

4.

Which of the following statements correctly describes Justinian’s impact on the Byzantine empire?

a)

Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire began a centuries-long expansion.

b)

Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire reached its largest size ever.

c)

Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire shrank to half its original size.

d)

Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire fell to the Ottoman Turks.

5.

Which of the following was a major factor in the decline of the Byzantine empire?

a)

conversion of the Slavs

b)

iconoclasm

c)

arrival of invaders

d)

recapture of Rome

6.

How did the Byzantine empire differ from the Roman empire? Choose the TWO correct answers.

a)

Its most common religion was Christianity.

b)

Its people did not consider themselves Romans.

c)

It was located in Western Europe.

d)

Its people spoke Greek, not Latin.

7.

Which Byzantine emperor built Hagia Sophia?

a)

Justinian

b)

Constantine

c)

Maximian

d)

Diocletian

8.

Jesus was a member of

a)

The Roman Army

b)

The pharisees

c)

The christian people

d)

The jewish people

9.

Two factors that contributed to the decline of the Roman empire are   Choose...  the ​ (a)     and   Choose...  ​ (b)   . 

Choose from the below words
depopulation from epidemics
the death of Marcus Aurelius.
prohibition of slavery
frequent civil wars
10.

What advantages did location bring to the Eastern empire? Choose the TWO correct answers.

a)

distance from barbarian tribes in western and northern Europe

b)

direct access to the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea

c)

control of trade on the Rhine River

d)

easy access to the Mediterranean, Black, and Red seas