WorksheetsStandard 6 Rome Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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Class
Date
1.
[WH8.6] Rome: Republic to Empire 2 - Skill/Concept
1. Throughout the Pax Romana, one of the strongest unifying forces in the empire was
a)
A the Republic.
b)
B Christianity.
c)
C the oligarchy.
d)
D the government.
2.
[WH8.6] Rome: Republic to Empire
2 - Skill/Concept
2. Why were the Punic Wars (264-146 BCE) so important to the Roman Republic?
a)
A they united the people of the lower European region
b)
B Carthage was able to invade and capture the city of Rome
c)
C Sparta was defeated despite a brave stand of 300 warriors
d)
D they allowed Rome to control the western Mediterranean Sea
3.
[WH8.6] Rome: Republic to Empire
2 - Skill/Concept
3. Beginning in 510 B.C. the Roman Republic began a long period of expansion, but it was not considered an empire until the throne was occupied by
a)
A Titus, son of Vespasian.
b)
B Augustus, nephew of Julius Caesar.
c)
C Caracalla, son of Alexander the Great.
d)
D Vespasian, emperor of the Flavian Dynasty.
4.
[WH8.6] Rome: Republic to Empire
2 - Skill/Concept
4. The Punic Wars had the GREATEST impact on the expansion of
a)
A the Roman Empire.
b)
B the Roman Republic.
c)
C Egypt's "New Kingdom."
d)
D Alexander the Great's Empire.
5.
[WH8.6] Rome: Republic to Empire
2 - Skill/Concept
5. Which feature of ancient Rome made it a republic?
a)
A the absence of a king or an emperor
b)
B equality for all adult male citizens
c)
C right to free speech in civic events
d)
D rule of law elected by representatives
6.
[WH8.6] Rome: Republic to Empire
2 - Skill/Concept
6. Which area had the BIGGEST impact on Rome's ability to obtain metals?
a)
A Egypt
b)
B Anatolia
c)
C Western Europe
d)
D Central Europe
7.
[WH8.6] Rome: Republic to Empire
3 - Strategic Thinking
7. Which region on the map would have been MOST likely to send grain to Rome?
a)
A Anatolia
b)
B Egypt
c)
C Gaul
d)
D Spain
8.
[WH8.6] Rome: Republic to Empire
2 - Skill/Concept
8. The Roman geography made it ideal for producing what staple agricultural products?
a)
A beef, chicken, fish
b)
B grain, grapes, olives
c)
C citrus, potatoes, yams
d)
D nuts, tomatoes, vegetables
9.
[WH8.6] Rome: Republic to Empire 1 - Recall
9. Choose three statements that CORRECTLY describe the governing of the Roman Republic.
a)
A Patricians were the most powerful social class.
b)
C The Senate was the most powerful instrument of government.
c)
E The Senate made the laws for the Republic.
d)
B The Republic lacked a "separation of powers" in the government.
e)
D Consuls served for life.
10.
[WH8.6] Rome: Republic to Empire
1 - Recall
10. What mountain range helped to isolate Rome from invaders?
a)
A Alps
b)
B Matterhorn
c)
C Roman
d)
D Zagros
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