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Roman Empire Quiz

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the birth name of Augustus Caesar?

a)

Octavian

b)

Julius

c)

Hadrian

d)

Nerva

2.

Who adopted Augustus Caesar as his heir?

a)

Octavian

b)

Julius

c)

Hadrian

d)

Nerva

3.

What does the name 'Augustus' mean?

a)

Highly respected one

b)

Great ruler

c)

Brave warrior

d)

Wise leader

4.

What were some of Augustus Caesar's achievements?

a)

Building the Colosseum

b)

Conquering new lands

c)

Encouraging learning and building Rome's first library

d)

Creating a police force and fire brigade

5.

What does 'Pax Romana' mean?

a)

Roman Peace

b)

Roman Empire

c)

Roman Army

d)

Roman Religion

6.

Who were the '5 Good Roman Emperors'?

a)

Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Pius, Marcus Aurelius

b)

Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero

c)

Constantine, Diocletian, Theodosius, Valentinian

d)

Julius Caesar, Brutus, Cassius, Mark Antony, Octavian

7.

What were some Roman technological advancements?

a)

Building aqueducts and roads

b)

Inventing the printing press

c)

Developing electricity

d)

Creating the internet

8.

What was the purpose of Roman aqueducts?

a)

Transporting goods

b)

Providing fresh water to the city

c)

Defending the empire

d)

Entertainment for the people

9.

What was the Colosseum used for?

a)

Government meetings

b)

Marketplace and business center

c)

Religious ceremonies

d)

Gladiator battles and other entertainment

10.

Who were the gladiators?

a)

Volunteers and trained professionals

b)

Slaves, criminals, and prisoners of war

c)

Roman soldiers

d)

Merchants and traders

11.

What was the religion of the Romans before Christianity?

a)

Monotheism

b)

Polytheism

c)

Atheism

d)

Pantheism

12.

Why were Christians often persecuted in the Roman Empire?

a)

They refused to fight in the Roman army

b)

They were wealthy and powerful

c)

They were the rulers of the empire

d)

They were the majority religion

13.

Who blamed the Christians for the fire in Rome?

a)

Augustus Caesar

b)

Emperor Nero

c)

Emperor Constantine

d)

Emperor Diocletian

14.

What were some causes for the fall of the Roman Empire?

a)

Small size of the empire

b)

Loyal mercenaries

c)

Strong economy

d)

Invasion by Germanic Tribes

15.

Who divided the Roman Empire in half?

a)

Emperor Nero

b)

Emperor Diocletian

c)

Emperor Constantine

d)

Emperor Hadrian

16.

The term Pax Romana is

a)

The decree dividing Rome into eastern and western halves

b)

The 200 year period of Roman peace after the Second Triumvirate

c)

The decree which legalized Christianity

d)

Rome's first set of laws

17.

What was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?

a)

Rome

b)

Athens

c)

Florence

d)

Constantinople

18.
What was a benefit of the time period known as Pax Romana?
a)
the Roman Empire discovered many scientific advances
b)
the Roman Empire did not suffer any major wars
c)
the Roman Empire doubled the size of its territory
d)
the Roman Empire became a more democratic government
19.
Rome’s 200 years of peace was called the...
a)
Age of Augustus.
b)
Resurrection.
c)
Pax Romana.
d)
Crucifixion.
20.

How did the Romans carry water from hills and valleys into cities?

a)

by combining a set of layers

b)

by combining a set of arches

c)

by building aqueducts

d)

by building a bridge

21.
Which achievement allowed Rome to maintain contact with its large empire?
a)
the Colosseum
b)
the aqueduct system
c)
the road system
d)
the Julian calendar
22.

Roman roads were built primarily in order to allow...

a)

senators to get to the Senate.

b)

Rome’s armies to travel through the empire.

c)

merchants to travel safely.

d)

slaves to travel into the countryside.

23.
Roman architecture was able to make great structures such as the Colosseum and the Pantheon through its use of
a)
concrete
b)
steel
c)
wood
d)
adobe
24.
What material did the Romans invent that helped their structures last?
a)
volcanic rock
b)
asphalt
c)
cement
d)
lime
25.

___________, was the first Roman Emperor.

a)

Augustus

b)

Marcus

c)

Brutus

d)

Commodus

26.

The saying goes, "All roads lead to (a)   ."

27.

Romans typically __________ Christians for their beliefs.

a)

thanked

b)

hugged

c)

punished

d)

supported

28.

For what purpose was the Roman Empire divided into two parts?

a)

To better manage and preserve the Empire

b)

Because of civil war between generals

c)

Because the Byzantine army conquered Rome

d)

The tetrarchy couldn't share power

29.

The Byzantine Empire is another name for

a)

The Egyptian Empire

b)

The Eastern Roman Empire

c)

The Persian Empire

d)

The Holy Roman Empire

30.

Which emperor made the practice of Christianity legal in the Roman Empire?

a)

Augustus

b)

Constantine

c)

Theodosius

d)

Nero

31.
What innovation allowed fresh water into Roman cities?
a)
rivers
b)
aqueducts
c)
catapults
d)
arches
32.
What body of water was in the center of the Roman Empire?
a)
Pacific Ocean
b)
Mediterranean Sea
c)
Caspian Sea
d)
Atlantic Ocean
33.

What powers did a Roman Emperor have?

a)

They could fight other people, create more money, and be emperor forever.

b)

They could declare war, raise taxes, punish lawbreakers, and nominate public officials.

c)

They could do whatever they wanted to.

d)

They could make weapons and fight anyone they wanted to.

34.
What was a problem caused by the increasing size of the Roman Empire?
a)
the empire ran out of water
b)
the empire became too large to manage and protect
c)
the empire could not make enough weapons
d)
the empire could not make enough buildings
35.

Who was the first Emperor who decided to split the Roman Empire into two?

a)

Agustus

b)

Constatine

c)

Diocletian

d)

Odacer

36.

What was the capital of Byzantine (The Eastern Roman Empire)?

a)

Italy

b)

Rome

c)

Turkey

d)

Constantinople

37.

What three things made Constantinople difficult to attack?

a)

W.S.S. Walls, Supplies, and Shipping.

b)

W.W.S. Water, Wishes, and Supplies.

c)

W.W.S. Water, Walls, and Shipping.

d)

W.S.S. Water, Wagons, and the Sea.

38.

What three groups of Barbarians terrorized and attacked Rome?

a)

The Huns, The Vandals, and The Goths.

b)

The Hans, The Varity, and The Guts.

c)

The Kaps, The Goths, and The Huns.

d)

The Huts, The Gems, and the Vases.

39.

What are some of the reasons Rome fell?

a)

Rome was wealthy, and well protected, but it was too big to manage.

b)

People were getting killed by barbarians.

c)

It was too big, there was inflation, and Rome was getting attacked by barbarians.

d)

Rome kept getting new Emperors with different ideas on how to govern, and people were dying of disease.

40.

What year did Rome officially fall?

a)

500 C.E.

b)

0 C.E.

c)

450 C.E.

d)

476 C.E.

41.

What document did Justinian create in order to organize the Christian Roman Law?

a)

The Justinian Code.

b)

The Judah Code.

c)

The Theodora Code.

d)

The Constantinople Code.

42.

How did Empress Theodora help Constantinople survive?

a)

She was Justinian's "Back Brace"

b)

She convinced Justinian to flee instead of fight the rioters.

c)

She told Justinian to give rights to women and children.

d)

She convinced Justinian to stay and fight the rioters instead of flee.

43.
What religion was adopted by the Roman Empire after being persecuted for many years?
a)
Islam
b)
Buddhism
c)
Christianity
d)
Hunnism
44.

Why did the Christian Church split?

a)

It split because they did not like the Church anymore.

b)

It split because the West and East Empires interpret and practice Christianity differently

c)

It did not split. The Church remained unified.

d)

It split because there were attacks on Rome and people were scared and needed help.

45.

Who claimed to give up power to the Senate and become the 'first citizen'?

a)

Octavian

b)

Augustus

c)

Trajan

d)

Constantine

46.

What was the title given to Octavian by the Senate?

a)

Revered or honored one

b)

First citizen

c)

Princeps

d)

Detavian

47.

What marked the beginning of the Roman Empire and the end of the Roman Republic?

a)

Augustus's rise to power

b)

The Pax Romana

c)

The Imperial Crisis

d)

The split of the Roman Empire

48.

What was the Pax Romana?

a)

A period of peace and stability

b)

A period of war and conflict

c)

A period of economic decline

d)

A period of political unrest

49.

During the Pax Romana, the Roman Empire expanded into new parts of which continents?

a)

Africa, Asia, and Europe

b)

North America, South America, and Australia

c)

Asia, Europe, and Australia

d)

Africa, North America, and Europe

50.

What did the Romans do to transfer power to different local leaders and regional governors?

a)

Split the empire into different parts

b)

Increase taxes on the citizens

c)

Create a highly organized military

d)

Expand the road network

51.

What did the expansion of trade throughout the empire bring to Rome?

a)

Wealth and access to new goods

b)

Political instability

c)

Decreased population

d)

Religious conflicts

52.

What event marked the end of the Pax Romana?

a)

Increased instability, spread of disease, and weaker leaders

b)

The split of the Roman Empire

c)

The rise of Trajan

d)

The official end of the Western Roman Empire

53.

Who split the Roman empire in half and selected a co-emperor to help him rule?

a)

Diocletian

b)

Commodus

c)

Augustus

d)

Constantine

54.

Which emperor moved the capital from Rome to Constantinople?

a)

Constantine

b)

Trajan

c)

Diocletian

d)

Augustus

55.

What led to the destruction of Rome in 476 CE and the official end of the Western Roman Empire?

a)

Invasions, corruption, and political instability

b)

The split of the Roman Empire

c)

The rise of Trajan

d)

The end of the Pax Romana

56.

What happened to the eastern portion of the Roman Empire?

a)

It became known as the Byzantine Empire and lasted for another 1,000 years

b)

It was invaded by the Goths and Vandals

c)

It was split into different parts

d)

It was ruled by Trajan

57.

What groups began invading Roman lands?

a)

Goths, Huns, Vandals, and Franks

b)

Romans, Greeks, Egyptians, and Persians

c)

Celts, Vikings, Mongols, and Aztecs

d)

Chinese, Indians, Persians, and Egyptians

58.

Why did the Romans increase taxes on the people?

a)

To fund their military and increase their army

b)

To improve the road network

c)

To promote trade and economic growth

d)

To provide better healthcare and education

59.

What did the Romans have to do because their army was so large?

a)

Hire their enemies to grow food on Roman lands

b)

Increase taxes on the citizens

c)

Expand the road network

d)

Create a highly organized military

60.

What were the names of the two empires after the split?

a)

Eastern Roman Empire and Western Roman Empire

b)

Roman Empire and Greek Empire

c)

Roman Empire and Persian Empire

d)

Eastern Roman Empire and Persian Empire

61.

Who blamed the Christians for the fire that destroyed much of Rome?

a)

Octavian

b)

Tiberius

c)

Nero

d)

Hadrian

62.

What was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?

a)

Alexandria

b)

Constantinople

c)

Rome

d)

Athens

63.

Who was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire?

a)

Romulus Augustus

b)

Nero

c)

Constantine the Great

d)

Julius Caesar

64.

Who was the first Roman emperor?

a)

Octavian

b)

Tiberius

c)

Nero

d)

Hadrian

65.

Which emperor blamed the Christians for the fire that destroyed much of Rome?

a)

Octavian

b)

Tiberius

c)

Nero

d)

Hadrian

66.
What was a problem caused by the increasing size of the Roman Empire?
a)
the empire ran out of water
b)
the empire became too large to manage and protect
c)
the empire could not make enough weapons
d)
the empire could not make enough buildings
67.
What innovation allowed fresh water into Roman cities?
a)
rivers
b)
aqueducts
c)
catapults
d)
arches
68.

What is a group of 6,000 Roman Soldiers called

a)

War

b)

Military

c)

Legion

d)

Legionary

69.

What is a Roman Soldier called?

a)

Legionary

b)

Sargent

c)

Legionary

d)

Soldier

70.

Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire

a)

Julius Ceasar

b)

Octavian Augustus

71.

Rome’s 200 years of peace and prosperity was called the...

a)

Age of Augustus.

b)

Resurrection.

c)

Pax Romana.

d)

Crucifixion.

72.
How did the Romans carry water from mountains into cities?
a)
by combining a set of layers
b)
by combining a set of arches
c)
by building aqueducts
d)
by building a bridge
73.
How did Constantine affect Christianity?
a)
He made Christianity legal in 313 AD
b)
He placed even more bans on the religion.
c)
He persecuted Christians in the Colosseum.
d)
He moved the capital of Rome to the Eastern Empire.
74.

The Roman Empire fell for all of the following reasons EXCEPT...

a)

Lots of attacks and fighting

b)

Strong leadership guiding them through the hard times

c)

Loss of economy $$ due to all the warfare

d)

wealthy citizens leaving Rome

75.

What does the New Testament contain?

a)

The history, teaching, and beliefs of Christianity

b)

The life and teachings of Paul as he spread Christianity

c)

The life of Christians in the Roman Empire

d)

The life of Jews in the Roman Empire

76.
Which body of water helped Rome become an empire due to its geographic location?
a)
Aegean Sea
b)
Red Sea
c)
Dead Sea
d)
Mediterranean Sea
77.

What is one reason for the fall of the Roman Empire?

a)

The military was fighting a lot of battles - east, west, and at home

b)

Christianity began to spread throughout the empire.

c)

A decision could not be made about what form of currency to use.

d)

The Qin Dynasty of China began to conquer western lands.

78.

What is the largest industry in Rome?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Fishing

c)

Logging

d)

Manufacturing

79.

Constantine

a)

was the first Roman Emperor

b)

Divided the Roman Empire

c)

Made Christianity legal

d)

sacked the Roman Empire

80.

How did Diocletian respond to the size of the empire?

a)

He divided the empire into two parts and shared the rule

b)

divided the army into smaller troops

c)

He made Christianity legal

d)

He starting attacking barbarian groups

81.

Which of the following is not considered a Primary Source document?

a)

Diary

b)

Photograph

c)

Letter

d)

Textbook

82.

Which is NOT an accomplishment of Augustus?

a)

Augustus made the army large and refused to pay soldiers

b)

Augustus was able to organize the army and prevent threats

c)

Augustus created Rome's first navy

d)

Augustus gave free handouts to the poor

83.

The Roman army ...

a)

discovered the Americas

b)

helped expand the empire's frontiers and spread cultural influences

c)

lost many battles and were not well organized

d)

invaded Asia and conquered Chin

84.

What are two examples of Roman engineering that can be seen today?

a)

Aqueducts and roads

b)

Government and mosaics

c)

Shipbuilding and Agriculture

d)

Education and Latin

85.

Stoic was an influential type of

a)

Language

b)

Art

c)

Philosophy

d)

Engineering

86.
a)

This is a mosaic art

b)

This is a Stoic art

c)

This is a Bas-relief art

d)

This is the Colosseum

87.

The best definition of a Missionary is

a)

A person who travels to Rome for trade and opportunity

b)

A person who travels to do religious work

c)

A person who farms in the Mediterranean Sea

d)

A person who preaches about the Christian faith

88.

What was the main appeal of Christianity?

a)

The promise of salvation

b)

The idea of being wealthy

c)

The goal to become perfect

d)

The idea of rejecting other religions

89.

political

a)

Soldiers hired for pay (in the Roman Empire, these were usually foreign soldiers from Gaul, Spain, and other Roman provinces)

b)

Of or having to do with the wealth of one's country (economy refers to the actual wealth of a country) 

c)

Of or having to do with the government or affairs of a country

d)

Acting illegally or immorally specifically for personal  gain (usually with money) 

90.

social

a)

Of or having to do with the government or affairs of a country

b)

Of or having to do with the wealth of one's country (economy refers to the actual wealth of a country) 

c)

Of or having to do with the people of a country (ex. Social issues - disagreement among patricians & plebeians) 

d)

Acting illegally or immorally specifically for personal  gain (usually with money) 

91.

economic

a)

An increase in princes, value of money goes down

b)

Of or having to do with the wealth of one's country (economy refers to the actual wealth of a country) 

c)

Acting illegally or immorally specifically for personal  gain (usually with money) 

d)

Someone who dies for a cause (ex. MLK, Jr.)

92.

corrupt

a)

Acting illegally or immorally specifically for personal  gain (usually with money) 

b)

An increase in princes, value of money goes down

c)

Natural resources from a place (ex. wood, gold, etc)

d)

Soldiers hired for pay (in the Roman Empire, these were usually foreign soldiers from Gaul, Spain, and other Roman provinces)

93.

inflation

a)

Of or having to do with the wealth of one's country (economy refers to the actual wealth of a country) 

b)

Of or having to do with the government or affairs of a country

c)

An increase in prices, value of money goes down

d)

Natural resources from a place (ex. wood, gold, etc)

94.

mercenary

a)

Someone who dies for a cause (ex. MLK, Jr.)

b)

Soldiers hired for pay (in the Roman Empire, these were usually foreign soldiers from Gaul, Spain, and other Roman provinces)

c)

Natural resources from a place (ex. wood, gold, etc)

d)

Of or having to do with the government or affairs of a country

95.

raw materials

a)

Of or having to do with the wealth of one's country (economy refers to the actual wealth of a country) 

b)

Someone who dies for a cause (ex. MLK, Jr.)

c)

Natural resources from a place (ex. wood, gold, etc)

d)

Soldiers hired for pay (in the Roman Empire, these were usually foreign soldiers from Gaul, Spain, and other Roman provinces)

96.

martyr

a)

Someone who dies for a cause (ex. MLK, Jr.)

b)

Of or having to do with the wealth of one's country (economy refers to the actual wealth of a country) 

c)

An increase in prices, value of money goes down

d)

Of or having to do with the people of a country (ex. Social issues - disagreement among patricians & plebeians) 

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