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Rome Review

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Just Like Greece, Rome is a ____________on the Mediterranean Sea

a)

island

b)

plateau

c)

peninsula

d)

desert

2.

Rome was built on how many HILLS which added additional

protection to the city.

a)

2

b)

3

c)

5

d)

7

3.

Like all mountain ranges we've studied this year, the ALPS were most

useful to the Roman's for:

a)

to build roads in

b)

skiing in the winter months

c)

protection from invaders

d)

to add beauty to the land

4.

The Tiber River was MOST useful to Rome's Geography because it:

a)

gave fresh water for farming

b)

it gave salt water for fishing

c)

it gave beauty to the land

d)

it was a place to bathe

5.

All of the following were benefits of Rome's Geography EXCEPT:

a)

Land around the Tiber River provided farming opportunities

b)

The seas around the peninsula provided opportunities to trade by boat

c)

the mountains allowed for easy invasions by others

d)

the hills of Rome provided a stronger defense

6.

This class of people were the most common part of the population. They wanted the laws to be written down as they were often changed and they didn't think it was fair.

a)

patricians

b)

plebeians

c)

slaves

d)

untouchables

7.

This group of people in Rome had the most power, could make laws, but also had the fewest people in Rome

a)

patricians

b)

plebeians

c)

slaves

d)

untouchables

8.

In the Roman Republic, who would have spoken these words, "I am one of the common people who wanted the laws to be written down to protect my rights. I also went on strike and fought for my rights."

a)

slaves

b)

patrician

c)

plebeian

d)

merchant

9.

Who would have spoken these words in the Roman Republic? "I was elected to the group that

holds the MOST POWER. I will keep this office all of my lives and serve as a Senator."

a)

slave

b)

plebeian

c)

patrician

d)

merchant

10.

Roman Laws mostly influenced whose today in the modern world?

a)

many countries around the world including Korea

b)

many countries around the world including the USA/America

c)

few countries around the world

d)

NO countries around the world today.

11.

The Roman Republic and the USA Republic have a system

of checks and balances to keep power under control. How many

branches are there?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

12.

All of the following are things the Republic makes laws about except:

a)

how to spend taxes

b)

if we should go to war or not

c)

judge if people are following the laws

d)

how much money you can spend in your house each month

13.

Roman Road building.......

a)

were important to maintaining travel in the big empire

b)

were used for travelling to and from Rome

c)

were a useful way to transport troops throughout the empire

d)

all of the aboive

14.

Rome was a beautiful city due to all of the fountains and public baths. Which Roman achievement allowed these to be built and work?

a)

The Forum

b)

The Colosseum

c)

Christianity

d)

The Aqueducts

15.

The famous stadium where gladiator fights were fought in Ancient Rome is:

a)

The Forum

b)

The Colosseum

c)

Christianity

d)

The Aqueducts

16.

The place in Rome where elections were held and people often met to discuss ideas, shop, and much more:

a)

The Forum

b)

The Colosseum

c)

Christianity

d)

The Aqueducts

17.

Why was gladiator fighting a regular event in Rome?

a)

It protected the city from attacks

b)

it entertained the people and was "fun" to attend

c)

it expressed the anger of the poor and the slaves

d)

it decided who would be the next leader, or emperor

18.

The Roman Numerals we still see today use what for their numbers?

a)

numbers

b)

letters

c)

symbols

d)

dashes

19.

All of the following were Greek influences on the Romans except:

a)

ART AND ARCHITECTURE

b)

RELIGION

c)

WRITING

d)

HOUSES

20.

What was the direct impact of the assassination of Julius Caesar?

a)

Rome became a democracy again

b)

Rome became peaceful

c)

Rome became ruled by one ruler, the emperor since people didn't trust the senate

d)

The senate got what they wanted by assassinating him and took over the power

21.

Who was the CONVERTED man who spread the message of hope and salvation to people across the empire after Jesus's death?

a)

Matthew

b)

Mark

c)

Paul

d)

Jon

22.

Why was Christianity so attractive to all of the social classes in Ancient Rome, not just the aristocrats?

a)

it required them to pray to the many Roman gods including Jupiter and Neptune

b)

it offered people the idea of a better life after they died and hope

c)

people of the upper class were the only people who could be saved by the messiah

d)

Christians were a threat to Romans

23.

How did Emperor Constantine's conversion to Christianity impact Rome?

a)

becoming a Christian became more acceptable since he was a leader

b)

They began to face more persecution and killings

c)

his conversion had no impact

d)

Christians changed their beliefs to make the government happy