WorksheetsAncient Rome
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Imagine Grace, Henry, and Elijah are time-traveling back to ancient Rome. They meet the Gracchus brothers who propose the creation of farms on Roman public lands. Can you guess why they would do that?
to increase their support among unemployed Romans
to punish wealthy Romans for opposing them
to increase the size of the Roman army
to prevent poor Romans from rebelling
Imagine you're in a history class with James, Grace, and Kai. Your teacher asks, 'Who was the gladiator and former slave who led a rebellion against the Romans?' Who do you think it was?
Augustus
Gaius Marius
Julius Caesar
Spartacus
Imagine you're in ancient Rome with Noah, Mia, and Oliver. Why do you think slaves were so important there?
Did they help Noah write laws?
Were they serving in the Senate with Mia?
Did they provide much of the labor force, helping Oliver?
Did they make up over half of the population?
Imagine you're in a history class with David, Rohan, and Mason. Your teacher asks, 'Which idea from the great Roman speaker, Cicero, do you think inspired our founding forefathers when they wrote the U.S. Constitution?'
David suggests, 'Cicero believed all men were created equally.'
Rohan thinks, 'Cicero believed that women should have the right to vote.'
Mason argues, 'Cicero wanted to restore checks and balances and limit the power of generals.'
David, Rohan, and Mason all agree, 'Cicero called for a direct democracy in which each man had a right to vote.'
Imagine you're in a time machine with Arjun, David, and Elijah. You land in the era of a Roman general who declared himself dictator for life and made many reforms, including a new calendar with 12 months, 365 days, and a leap year. Who is this general?
Augustus
Crassus
Julius Caesar
Pompey
Imagine you're in a history quiz with Jackson, Nora, and David. The quizmaster asks, 'Who was the first official Roman Emperor?'
Augustus
Cincinnatus
Julius Caesar
Romulus
Imagine you're in a history class with Lily, Grace, and Luna. Your teacher just asked, 'Why was Octavian being named Augustus by the Senate so significant?'
Was it because it was in memory of the victory at Actium?
Or did it mark the beginning of the Roman Empire?
Could it be a result of Octavian's victory at Philippi?
Or did it lead to Octavian restoring the Senate's power?
Imagine Aiden, Abigail, and Benjamin are time-traveling merchants in ancient Rome. Why would they find currency useful for their trade?
They could pay for goods instead of trading them, making transactions smoother.
Their Roman money was worth more than other currencies, giving them an advantage.
They found new markets far to the east, expanding their business.
Their Roman money was made of precious metals, adding to their wealth.
Imagine you're in a time machine with Isla, Aiden, and Abigail. You land in the Roman Empire during a peaceful period that lasted for the first 200 years. What is this era called?
Pax Romana
Classical
Middle Ages
Renaissance
Imagine William, Anika, and Avery are time-traveling back to the Roman Empire! They notice that Roman roads were built primarily for what purpose?
To allow senators like William to get to the Senate.
To allow Rome’s armies, like Anika and Avery's time-traveling group, to travel through the empire.
To stop corruption in the empire, much like William, Anika, and Avery would want.
To allow slaves to travel into the countryside, like Anika and Avery observed.
Imagine you're in ancient Rome, Olivia, William, and David! Can you guess why they had chariot races and gladiator fights?
Was it to punish slaves for rebelling?
Or maybe to entertain the people?
Could it be to train people for the military?
Or was it to demonstrate civic pride?
Imagine Noah, Oliver, and Maya are time-traveling back to the end of the AD 100s. They found out that Roman emperors started giving up land the Roman army conquered. Can you guess why they did that?
Did they fear the taxes would be too high?
Did they fear the empire had become too large to defend efficiently?
Did they fear the empire had become too small to defend efficiently?
Did they fear the farmers would become upset?
Imagine Grace, Ava, and Nora are time-traveling back to the era of Constantine. They discovered that Constantine wanted to make Constantinople his new capital. Can you guess why? Select ALL that apply.
It had an excellent harbor for trading
It was the center of the Christian religion
It could be easily defended
None
Imagine you're a time-traveling historian, and you've just landed in the era of the Roman Empire. You see David, Avery, and Michael, who are also historians from the future. You all start discussing what could possibly lead to the decline and fall of this great empire. What factors do you all agree on? Select ALL that apply.
corrupt government officials
invasions by barbarians
vast size of empire
None
Imagine Ava, Elijah, and Oliver are time-traveling historians visiting the late Roman Empire. They noticed a big problem - corruption! Can you guess why corruption was such a big issue during that time?
Most people, like Ava, Elijah, and Oliver, couldn't afford to pay bribes.
The government, much like the one Ava, Elijah, and Oliver are used to, could no longer rule very well.
More people, like Ava, Elijah, and Oliver's ancestors, became slaves on large estates.
The government, unlike Ava, Elijah, and Oliver's, lowered taxes on the unemployed.
Imagine you're in a history class with Benjamin, Oliver, and Rohan. Your teacher asks, 'Why did the Goths invade the Roman Empire?' What would your answer be?
Benjamin thinks they were conquered earlier.
Oliver believes they wanted to take over Rome.
Rohan suggests they wanted to adopt Roman culture.
Or, could it be that they were pushed by other barbarians?
Imagine you're in a history class with Maya, Mason, and Abigail. Your teacher just asked, "How did 'The Sack of Rome' in 410 AD affect the citizens of the Roman Empire?" What do you think was the reaction of the Romans?
Many Romans, like Maya, began to feel afraid for the safety of their empire.
Most Romans, like Mason, felt it was a minor set back and not a problem.
Many Romans, like Abigail, decided to join the military.
Most Romans ignored the problem and went to the Colosseum.
Imagine Benjamin, Priya, and James are time-traveling back to the Roman Empire! They find themselves in the Roman Senate. What was the primary purpose of this Senate they are visiting?
Was it to serve as a court of law?
Or perhaps to advise the emperor?
Maybe to command the Roman army?
Or was it to control the Roman treasury?
Imagine you're in a thrilling history class with Jackson, Evelyn, and Priya. The teacher asks, 'Who was the Roman god of war?' Who can answer this?
Jupiter
Mars
Neptune
Apollo
Elijah, Avery, and Olivia are time-traveling historians studying the Roman Empire. They are debating the primary reason for its fall. Can you help them settle their debate?
Elijah thinks it was the invasion by barbarian tribes
Avery argues it was economic troubles and overreliance on slave labor
Olivia believes it was overexpansion and military overspending
Or do you think all of them are correct?
