WorksheetsAncient Rome Unit Test Study Guide
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 26mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How did Rome’s geography affect the people who lived there?
a)
The Italian peninsula looked like a high-heeled boot, and the islands had frequent hurricanes that destroyed property.
b)
The Mediterranean Sea provided the Romans access to trade routes, and the hills increased the difficulty of an invasion.
c)
Mount Vesuvius had volcanic eruptions that supplied heat to homes, and the mountains provided salt water for growing crops.
d)
The Tiber River dried up in ancient times due to climate change, and the Alps prevented the Romans from migrating across Europe.
2.
True or False: Ancient Rome once included Egypt, Greece, and Mesopotamia.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
How did the Greeks influence ancient Roman mythology?
a)
The Greeks conquered Rome after a series of wars and forced the Romans to change religions in a peace treaty.
b)
The Greeks sent missionaries to share their religious ideas and convert as many people as possible across Europe.
c)
The Romans adopted and modified Greek religion after learning it from Greek colonies established in Italy.
d)
The Romans offered and paid a large sum of money to Greece for the rights to create new mythology using Greek gods.
4.
Why was the story of Romulus and Remus important to the Romans?
a)
The story explained the creation of the universe.
b)
The story explained the founding of Rome.
c)
The story explained the naming of the planets.
d)
The story explained Rome's victory in the Trojan War.
5.
Why did Judea and Rome fight during the Roman-Jewish Wars?
a)
The Jews were upset that the Romans actively disrespected their religion, and corrupt leaders heavily overtaxed Judea.
b)
The Jews were upset that the Romans sold the city of Jerusalem to another civilization so they could pay for their growing army.
c)
The Romans were upset that the Jews had entered a secret alliance with Egypt to overthrow the Roman emperor.
d)
The Romans were upset the Jews were moving into Rome by the thousands and competing with locals for limited jobs.
6.
Jesus of Nazareth’s teachings of Judaism evolved into what other world religion?
a)
Christianity
b)
Hinduism
c)
Islam
d)
Roman Mythology
7.
True or False: Jesus of Nazareth wrote the New Testament of the Bible to share his life, teachings, and instructions to the first churches.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
According to the Bible, why did some people believe Jesus of Nazareth was the Messiah?
a)
He gained many followers, such as twelve men who became the Apostles.
b)
He performed several miracles, such as instantly healing people’s illnesses.
c)
He taught several parables, such as the story of the Good Samaritan.
d)
He traveled to many places, such as Babylon, Alexandria, Athens, and Rome.
9.
According to the Bible, what method did the Romans use to execute Jesus of Nazareth?
a)
Crucifixion
b)
Excommunication
c)
Passover
d)
Resurrection
10.
According to Christianity, why did Jesus of Nazareth sacrifice his life?
a)
His sacrifice was encouragement for the Apostles to become followers and spread Christianity.
b)
His sacrifice was necessary after he chased away the sellers and customers at the Second Temple.
c)
His sacrifice was necessary to become a god and one of the members of the Holy Trinity.
d)
His sacrifice was repayment for the wrongdoings of his followers and would help them enter Heaven.
11.
Which apostle contributed to the spread of Christianity by establishing several churches throughout the Roman provinces, writing most of the epistles in the New Testament, and sharing the religion with non-Jews?
a)
James
b)
John
c)
Paul
d)
Peter
12.
What did the Romans build across their empire for 50,000 miles (80,000 kilometers) to improve the travel of armies and trade goods?
a)
Aqueducts
b)
Canals
c)
Roads
d)
Walls
13.
What language was spoken in ancient Rome and is the source of many English words today?
a)
Greek
b)
Italian
c)
Latin
d)
Roman
14.
What was the most significant part of the Roman economy?
a)
agriculture
b)
construction
c)
education
d)
retail
15.
How did the Romans use the Colosseum during ancient history?
a)
banquet hall and convention center
b)
gladiator fights and battle reenactments
c)
public bath and social club
d)
royal palace of the emperor and his family
16.
Locate the Roman Empire on the map.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
17.
Which of the following describes Rome's geography?
a)
A series of islands with lots of deserts and no access to water.
b)
A peninsula with deserts and mountains in a warm, dry climate.
c)
A series of islands with lots of mountains in a warm, humid climate.
d)
A peninsula with rivers and hills in a warm, rainy climate.
18.
Italy is in the shape of a
a)
boot
b)
boat
c)
bow tie
d)
button
19.
What is the major mountain range to the north of Italy?
a)
Alps
b)
Apennines
20.
Is Italy a peninsula or an island?
a)
peninsula
b)
island
21.
Which continents were part of the Roman Empire at its peak?
a)
Europe and Asia
b)
Europe, Asia, and Africa
c)
Europe and Africa
d)
Asia and Africa
22.
What country is Rome in?
a)
Italy
b)
Greece
c)
Mediterranean
d)
Egypt
23.
Romans made their home on which peninsula?
a)
Italian
b)
Greek
c)
Iberian
d)
Balkan
24.
What language did the Romans speak?
a)
Greek
b)
Latin
c)
Italian
d)
English
25.
What form of government was the Roman Republic?
a)
Monarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Republic
d)
Oligarchy
26.
What was the main entertainment venue in ancient Rome where gladiators fought?
a)
The Pantheon
b)
The Roman Forum
c)
The Colosseum
d)
Circus Maximus
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