WorksheetsRome Review
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Just Like Greece, Rome is a ____________on the Mediterranean Sea
island
plateau
peninsula
desert
Rome was built on how many HILLS which added additional
protection to the city.
2
3
5
7
Like all mountain ranges we've studied this year, the ALPS were most
useful to the Roman's for:
to build roads in
skiing in the winter months
protection from invaders
to add beauty to the land
The Tiber River was MOST useful to Rome's Geography because it:
gave fresh water for farming
it gave salt water for fishing
it gave beauty to the land
it was a place to bathe
All of the following were benefits of Rome's Geography EXCEPT:
Land around the Tiber River provided farming opportunities
The seas around the peninsula provided opportunities to trade by boat
the mountains allowed for easy invasions by others
the hills of Rome provided a stronger defense
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.
patricians
plebeians
slaves
untouchables
This group of people in Rome had the most power, could make laws, but also had the fewest people in Rome
patricians
plebeians
slaves
untouchables
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."
slaves
patrician
plebeian
merchant
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."
slave
plebeian
patrician
merchant
Roman Laws mostly influenced whose today in the modern world?
many countries around the world including Korea
many countries around the world including the USA/America
few countries around the world
NO countries around the world today.
The Roman Republic and the USA Republic have a system
of checks and balances to keep power under control. How many
branches are there?
2
3
4
5
All of the following are things the Republic makes laws about except:
how to spend taxes
if we should go to war or not
judge if people are following the laws
how much money you can spend in your house each month
Roman Road building.......
were important to maintaining travel in the big empire
were used for travelling to and from Rome
were a useful way to transport troops throughout the empire
all of the aboive
Rome was a beautiful city due to all of the fountains and public baths. Which Roman achievement allowed these to be built and work?
The Forum
The Colosseum
Christianity
The Aqueducts
The famous stadium where gladiator fights were fought in Ancient Rome is:
The Forum
The Colosseum
Christianity
The Aqueducts
The place in Rome where elections were held and people often met to discuss ideas, shop, and much more:
The Forum
The Colosseum
Christianity
The Aqueducts
Why was gladiator fighting a regular event in Rome?
It protected the city from attacks
it entertained the people and was "fun" to attend
it expressed the anger of the poor and the slaves
it decided who would be the next leader, or emperor
The Roman Numerals we still see today use what for their numbers?
numbers
letters
symbols
dashes
All of the following were Greek influences on the Romans except:
ART AND ARCHITECTURE
RELIGION
WRITING
HOUSES
What was the direct impact of the assassination of Julius Caesar?
Rome became a democracy again
Rome became peaceful
Rome became ruled by one ruler, the emperor since people didn't trust the senate
The senate got what they wanted by assassinating him and took over the power
Who was the CONVERTED man who spread the message of hope and salvation to people across the empire after Jesus's death?
Matthew
Mark
Paul
Jon
Why was Christianity so attractive to all of the social classes in Ancient Rome, not just the aristocrats?
it required them to pray to the many Roman gods including Jupiter and Neptune
it offered people the idea of a better life after they died and hope
people of the upper class were the only people who could be saved by the messiah
Christians were a threat to Romans
How did Emperor Constantine's conversion to Christianity impact Rome?
becoming a Christian became more acceptable since he was a leader
They began to face more persecution and killings
his conversion had no impact
Christians changed their beliefs to make the government happy
