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WorksheetsThe Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is an aqueduct?
A structure that carries water over long distances
A type of mosaic art
A belief in stoicism
A curved ceiling made of arches
Who was Constantine the Great?
An emperor of Rome who adopted the Christian faith
A professional writer in ancient Rome
A popular saying expressing something wise or true
A person who writes things down
What is corruption?
Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery
It's caused by a weak ruler or leader
Economic, political, or social collapse
Someone in power trying to take over new land or expand an empire
What does the term 'empire' refer to?
A group of states or territories controlled by one ruler
Having multiple leaders rule territories within a larger kingdom or system
A group of people that share the same culture or system of belief
A large and important church
What are frescoes?
Paintings made on wet plaster walls
A structure that carries water over long distances
A belief that a person should be indifferent to pleasure or pain
A popular saying expressing something wise or true
These group of people conquered the Roman Empire
Mongols
Americans
Barbarians
Samurai
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Fall of Rome?
Slave Rebellions
Barbarian Invasion
Size
Corruption
Read this list:
1) Trade declined
2) Inflation increased
3) Many people lived in poverty
The items on the list are an example of what type of Problem that led to the decline of the Roman Empire?
Political
Military
Economic
Social/Cultural
Which body of water was surrounded by the Roman Empire?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Red Sea
Mediterranean Sea
What does "triumvirate" mean in history?
That the three major parts of an empire - government, the economy, and society - were working in harmony
That three people made an alliance and agreed to share power
That one person conspired against two other people to seize power
A triple victory, with the army, navy, and other military forces defeating an enemy
In our simulation, "Traders and Invaders", what could the Romans have done to defeat the Barbarians?
They would have won if they kept all of their soldiers in Rome
They would've won if they used all of their tokens to protect specific provinces
They could have sacrificed certain provinces in order to save the rest
Nothing - the Barbarians were always going to win
What is citizenship?
Having the power to vote in an election
Having the rights, privileges and duties to participate in a society or government.
Being considered free and not a slave in one's society
Being and insider and not an outsider in a government
Why was Julius Caesar killed?
He angered the wealthy Senators who feared his growing power
He angered the Roman people by taking away many of their rights
He was arrested and executed for defying the Roman Senate
He was killed in battle fighting against Pompey
What letter represents the Italian Peninsula?
A
C
H
F
How did the Roman Empire grow?
Through the expansion of trade
Through conquest and the strength of the Roman Army
Through strong central leadership
All of the above
