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UNIT 4 Ancient Rome 1-15

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Constantine was the first Roman (a)   to support Christianity. pg.136

2.

What were paid soldiers that protected Rome called?

a)
Centurions
b)

Mercenaries

c)
Emperors
d)
Legionaries
3.

What did a lot of Roman emperors and senators waste money on? pg 130

a)

Investing in public buildings, roads, and animals.

b)
Donating to charity
c)
Saving for retirement
d)

bread and circuses

gladiator games chariot races and other luxuries

4.

The Roman Empire was divided into...pg 132

a)
Eastern and Western halves
b)
Northern and Southern halves
c)
Left and Right halves
d)
Upper and Lower halves
5.

Difficult to understand; made up of many different parts

a)
simple
b)
complex
c)
confusing
d)
complicated
6.

To harass or treat unfairly, often because of race or religion

a)
bullying
b)
favoritism
c)
equality
d)

persecute

7.

What was the Justinian code?

a)
A legal code created under the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century.
b)
A religious doctrine established by Justinian I
c)
A military strategy used by the Byzantine Empire
d)
A cooking recipe created by Justinian I
8.

When did Justinian begin his reign of the Eastern Empire? pg 140

a)
527 AD
b)
476 AD
c)
450 AD
d)
600 AD
9.

To become friends with

a)
Avoid eye contact
b)

befriend

c)
Never communicate
d)
Build trust and spend time together.
10.

What was the runaway slave name? pg 144

(a)  

11.

what did gladiator fight against in the colosseum?

a)
Gladiators fought against robots
b)
Gladiators fought against professional athletes
c)
Gladiators fought against other gladiators, wild animals, or condemned criminals.
d)
Gladiators fought against aliens
12.

How many people could the colosseum hold? pg 144

a)

fifty thousand people

b)

ten thousand people

c)

four hundred people

d)

six million people

13.

What did the lion have in his paw?

a)
glass
b)
feather
c)
coin
d)
thorn
14.

What does the word crouch mean?

a)

to stoop or squat

b)
To stand upright with arms raised
c)

to run and fall on the ground.

d)
To jump high in the air
15.

What happen the Androcles and the lion at the end of the story?

a)
Androcles betrays the lion.
b)
Androcles tames the lion.
c)

The lion and Androcles are set free and remain friends.

d)
The lion eats Androcles.
16.

What was Julius Caesar real name? pg 92

a)
Lucius Julius Caesar
b)
Julius Augustus Caesar
c)
Marcus Julius Caesar
d)
Gaius Julius Caesar
17.

What is the name of the River Julius Caesar crossed? page 108

(a)  

18.

What year did Julius Caesar cross the Rubicon River? pg 108

a)
48 BC
b)
47 BC
c)

49 BCE

d)
50 BC
19.

What did Julius Caesar mean when he said, "The die is cast". pg 108

a)
The cake is baked
b)
The die is rolled
c)
The game is over
d)
A decision has been made and there is no turning back.
20.

Who was the God of fire and volcanoes? page 27

a)
Jupiter
b)
Vulcan
c)
Neptune
d)
Mars
21.

Who was Venus?

a)
Greek goddess of wisdom
b)
Egyptian god of the sun
c)
Norse god of thunder
d)
Roman goddess of love
22.

Mercury was one of Jupiter and Juno's sons. He was the ____ of gods?

a)
messenger
b)
healer
c)
king
d)
warrior
23.

What is Rome?

a)
Rome is a desert in Africa.
b)
Rome is a type of pasta dish.
c)
Rome is the capital city of Italy.
d)
Rome is a famous mountain range.
24.

Was Julius Caesar an Hero? Why or Why Not

Students should write at least 2 sentences or more

4 lines
25.

Should students be able to pick their own seats in class?

Give 3 reason why they should or should Not

4 lines
26-28.

The Cave

Deep in the heart of the forest, there was a mysterious cave. The entrance was hidden behind thick bushes and tall trees, making it difficult to find.

Legend had it that the cave was home to a magical creature that granted wishes to those who dared to enter. Many brave adventurers had tried to uncover the secrets of the cave, but few returned.

Despite the dangers, the allure of the cave continued to draw curious souls from far and wide. Some believed it held treasures beyond imagination, while others sought the wisdom of the ancient being rumored to reside within.

26.

What do you think is the main reason why people are drawn to the allure of the cave?

4 lines
27.

What lies hidden deep in the forest behind thick bushes and tall trees?

a)

A mysterious cave

b)

A hidden treasure

c)

A magical creature

d)

An ancient artifact

28.

What do curious souls seek in the cave?

a)

Treasures

b)

Wisdom

c)

Danger

d)

Adventure