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Year 7A and 7B Quiz Challenge

Total questions: 256

Worksheet time: 2hrs 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Rome's location on the Tiber River?

a)

Access to fresh water supply

b)

Easy transport of goods to the sea

c)

Carries away human waste from the city

d)

River provides energy to drive watermills

2.

The name of the river that Rome is located on is

a)

The Rhine

b)

The Tiber

c)

The Po

d)

The Danube

3.

The Tiber links the city of Rome to...

a)

The port of Ostia

b)

The port of Pompeii

c)

The port of Subura

d)

The port of Naples

4.

Where does the river that runs through Rome originate? (the source of the river)

a)

The Appennine Mountains

b)

The Alps

c)

The Atlas Mountains

d)

The Po Valley

5.

Ostia was a town located...

a)

On the coast, many day's journey from Rome

b)

Inland, deep in the Appennine Mountain range

c)

On the coast, a short journey from Rome

d)

On the other side of the Appenine Mountains, many months journey from Rome

6.

These three features were the main Southern boundaries of Rome's Empire (in Africa).

a)

Danube, Nile & Syrian Desert

b)

Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert, Libyan Desert

c)

Rhine, Danube, Alps

d)

Syrian Desert, Nile, Atlas Mountains

7.

This natural feature gave Rome access to food & trade.

a)

The Alps

b)

The Apennines

c)

The Mediterranean

d)

The Po Valley

8.

The Romans called the Mediterranean Sea...

a)

Oceanus Mediterraneos

b)

The Aegean

c)

Mare Nostrum

d)

Aqua Vita

9.

Which of these is NOT a mountain range?

a)

Danube

b)

Alps

c)

Appennines

d)

Atlas

10.

The Syrian Desert is located in

a)

Europe

b)

Africa

c)

Asia

d)

Italy

11.

Which of these is NOT an advantage Rome had related to its location in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea?

a)

Access to food sources

b)

Access to trade

c)

A mild climate

d)

Access to oil

12.

The city of Rome is built on _____ hills.

a)

2

b)

3

c)

5

d)

7

13.

'Via' was the Roman (Latin) word for

a)

Bridge

b)

Field

c)

Road

d)

Square

14.

A 'basilica' was a Roman

a)

Bathhouse

b)

Temple

c)

Theatre

d)

Marketplace

15.

An 'aqueduct' is used to transport...

a)

Water

b)

Grain

c)

People

d)

Electricity

16.

The Tarpeian Rock was used by Romans ...

a)

To sunbathe

b)

To execute traitors

c)

As a final defensive refuge

d)

For military practice

17.

Which of the following is an open area in the middle of Rome where government and business was done?

a)

Circus Maximus

b)

Collosseum

c)

Forum

d)

Basilica

18.

The Colosseum (pictured) was used to:

a)

Race Chariots

b)

Hold Elections

c)

Stage Gladiator Fights

d)

Store Water

19.

The main mountain range that runs down the middle of the Italian peninsula is

a)

The Atlas Mountains

b)

The Alps

c)

The Apennines

d)

The Pyrenees

20.

The city of Rome was located in the region of ______________, which is now found in modern ___________________

a)

Latium, Italy

b)

Etruria, Italy

c)

Cappodocia, Turkey

d)

Attica, Greece

21.

What continent is 8?

a)

North America

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

Australia

22.

What sea is #1?

a)

Mediterranean Sea

b)

Adriatic Sea

c)

Gulf of Mexico

d)

Red Sea

23.

What River is number 5?

a)

Tigris

b)

Tiber

c)

Nile

d)

Adriatic

24.

What city is number 3?

a)

Carthage

b)

Rome

c)

Venice

d)

Athens

25.

What mountains make up #7?

a)

Olympic

b)

Alps

c)

Mt. Hood

d)

Mt. Everest

26.

What is #4?

a)

Rome

b)

Persia

c)

Greece

d)

Macedonia

27.

What is the continent labeled 11?

a)

Europe

b)

Australia

c)

Africa

d)

South America

28.

What are the three phases/governments of Ancient Rome?

a)

Monarchy, Republic (Democracy), Emperor

b)

Democracy, Oligarchy, Monarchy

c)

Monarchy, Dictatorship, Democracy

d)

Democracy, Republic, Democracy

29.

Which Ancient Roman Period is known for its democratic government, its expansion due to beating Carthage, and wealth?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Republic

d)

Empire

30.

Which government is the first period of Roman history. This period is when Rome was still a city and ruled by kings. During this period Rome borrowed its culture from Ancient Greece.

a)

Monarchy

b)

Republic

c)

Empire

d)

Democracy

31.

Which government/period saw Rome's most wealth and at its largest empire. During this period one leader ruled over the people. During this period Christianity spread throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa.

a)

Empire

b)

Monarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Republic

32.

What is direct democracy?

a)

When 1 person rules.

b)

When every citizen votes and has power to make government decisions.

c)

When citizens vote for representatives to represent them and make their decisions for them.

d)

When a King or Queen rules

33.

What is representative democracy?

a)

When one person makes all of the government's decisions.

b)

When people vote for representatives to represent them. The people give their power to the people they elect to make decisions for them.

c)

When a group of people have all the power to make decisions for the people living under the government.

d)

When a king or queen rules.

34.

What type of democracy did Athens have?

a)

representative democracy because citizens all lived in the same city

b)

direct democracy because the citizens all lived in the same city

35.

Rome had a representative democracy because its citizens were spread out across the empire. It would have been impossible to get every citizen to vote because they were all over Europe, Italy, North Africa, and Asia.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

After Rome fell it would take more than 1,300 years for another democratic government to be created.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

The first democratic government to be created after the fall of Rome was the United States almost 1,300 years after the Roman empire fell.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

What type of government does the United States have?

a)

A republic (representative democracy)-people vote for representatives to make their decisions for them.

b)

A direct democracy-every citizen votes on governmental decisions.

39.

What are 4 things the Ancient Roman left for Western Civilization?

a)

Direct democracy, English/Spanish, art, Christianity

b)

Food supply, oligarchy, Hellenism, architecture

c)

Representative democracy, English/Spanish, architecture(buildings and creation of cement), Christianity

d)

English/Spanish, Christianity, Direct Democracy, architecture

40.

What helped Ancient Rome become an empire?

a)

Its victory of Carthage in the Punic Wars. After the Punic Wars Rome was able to control the surrounding rim of the Mediterranean Sea.

b)

When Romulus killed Remus and built his new city in Rome, 15 miles inland on the Tiber River.

c)

It had a representative democracy.

d)

It had a direct democracy.

41.

Where was ancient Rome initially located?

a)

Modern Italy in Southern Europe

b)

Northern Africa

c)

Central America

d)

Eastern Asia

42.

What mountain range edged the northernmost part of Italy?

a)

The Alps

b)

The Rockies

c)

The Himalayas

d)

The Andes

43.

Which river provided the largest freshwater source for the people of ancient Rome?

a)

The Tiber River

b)

The Mississippi River

c)

The Amazon River

d)

The Nile River

44.

What was the second largest city-state of ancient Rome?

a)

Florence

b)

Milan

c)

Venice

d)

Naples

45.

Which sea were the islands of Corsica and Sardinia located in?

a)

The Red Sea

b)

The Baltic Sea

c)

The Tyrrhenian Sea

d)

The Black Sea

46.

What type of meat was often prepared in small cuts or sausages due to its expense?

a)

Fish

b)

Poultry and pork

c)

Beef

d)

Lamb

47.

What did wealthy Romans eat to show off their riches?

a)

Grains and vegetables

b)

A variety of birds

c)

Only fish

d)

Strictly vegetarian meals

48.

What crops could survive the hot climate of ancient Rome?

a)

Grapes, olives, barley, and wheat

b)

Cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, and zucchini

c)

Corn, rice, soybeans, and oats

d)

Potatoes, carrots, onions, and lettuce

49.

What was the primary reason for the isolation of settlements between mountains in ancient Rome?

a)

Lack of transportation

b)

Trade restrictions

c)

Difficult travel and communication

d)

Frequent wars

50.

What form of government did Rome adopt after overthrowing the last Roman King?

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Monarchy

d)

Democratic government

51.

Who was the goddess of corn and agriculture?

a)

Zeus

b)

Hera

c)

Demeter

d)

Hades

52.

Who was the goddess of love and beauty?

a)

Aphrodite

b)

Apollo

c)

Athena

d)

Artemis

53.

Who was the goddess of home--thought to be the kindest?

a)

Hades

b)

Poseidon

c)

Hestia

d)

Apollo

54.

Was was the god of war?

a)

Athena

b)

Persephone

c)

Ares

d)

Hermes

55.

Who was "the battle maiden" and the goddess of wisdom?

a)

Hera

b)

Athena

c)

Persephone

d)

Hephaestus

56.

Who is the god of fire and the forge?

a)

Hades

b)

Zeus

c)

Demeter

d)

Hephaestus

57.

Who is the god of music, poetry, light, and truth? Hint: He never told a lie.

a)

Apollo

b)

Hermes

c)

Hestia

d)

Aphrodite

58.

Was the goddess of spring and Queen of the Underworld?

a)

Artemis

b)

Hestia

c)

Hera

d)

Persephone

59.

What is a traditional story about gods and heroes that explains practices or beliefs of people?

a)

Poem

b)

Myth

c)

Epic

d)

Haiku

60.

Where was the Home of the Gods?

a)

Rome

b)

Mount Everest

c)

Mount Olympus

d)

Minoa

61.

Who is the God of the sky, lightning, and thunder--carrying a thunderbolt as his symbol?

a)

Zeus

b)

Hades

c)

Posideon

d)

Demeter

62.

Who is the lord of the underworld and ruler of the dead?

a)

Hestia

b)

Apollo

c)

Artemis

d)

Hades

63.

Who is the ruler of the seas and the oceans?

a)

Poseidon

b)

Aphrodite

c)

Zeus

d)

Hermes

64.

Who is Zeus' wife and protector of marriage and married women?

a)

Demeter

b)

Hera

c)

Persephone

d)

Artemis

65.

What played an important role in the daily life of the ancient Greeks?

a)

Government

b)

Work

c)

Religion

d)

Love

66.

Who was the father of Romulus and Remus?

a)

Mars

b)

Numitor

c)

Amulius

d)

Zeus

67.

King Amulius stole the throne from his ___.

a)

brothers, Romulus and Remus.

b)

father, Numitor.

c)

brother, Numitor.

d)

cousin, Mars.

68.

Why did King Amulius have Romulus and Remus thrown into a river?

a)

He was fearful they would seek revenge.

b)

He was afraid they would try to take the throne from him.

c)

An oracle told him to do it.

d)

He was following orders from the previous king, Numitor.

69.

Romulus and Remus were saved by ___ and later a ____ raised them as his own.

a)

a lioness; farmer

b)

a servant girl; blacksmith

c)

a mother wolf; shepherd

d)

Mars; potter

70.

What event led Remus to be captured by Numitor?

a)

A fight over the location of the city walls

b)

An unfair trade deal between two citizens

c)

A dispute among the shepherds

d)

A war between the cities

71.

After Numitor, Romulus and Remus all figure out they are family, what do they set out to do?

a)

Remove the false king, Amulius, from the throne!

b)

Join with the rest of the family for a reunion

c)

Build a new city for themselves

d)

Call upon the gods to curse King Amulius

72.

Now that Numitor is King again, he wants to reward his grandsons with ___ since they helped him get his throne back.

a)

Gold

b)

Two ships

c)

Seats on his council

d)

Land

73.

What problem did Romulus and Remus encounter when they set out to build their city?

a)

They couldn't agree on a location

b)

There were tribes already living there

c)

The many hills would make it hard to farm

d)

There wasn't a fresh water source nearby

74.

A fight soon breaks out, and Romulus wins. What happens after he begins building his city walls?

a)

Remus and his supports tear them down.

b)

Remus makes fun of the city walls.

c)

Remus calls upon the gods to curse Romulus.

d)

Remus seeks advice from his grandfather, the King.

75.

How does Romulus respond to Remus' mocking of his city walls?

a)

He challenges him to a duel.

b)

He looks for another omen.

c)

He kills him in a fit of rage.

d)

He asks for Remus' advice about what he should do differently.

76.

Romulus was very sorry he killed his brother. He wasn't able eat or sleep until after...

a)

He had a ceremony for Remus' spirit.

b)

He sought forgiveness from the gods.

c)

He made many offerings to the gods.

d)

He meditated and fasted for 7 weeks.

77.

Remus' supporters joined Romulus and together they named the city ___.

a)

Remus

b)

Roma

c)

Romulus

d)

Aventine

78.

T/F: Ancient Rome had a more developed social hierarchy than those civilizations we studied earlier in history like the four River Valley civilizations.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

Who was at the top of the social hierarchy in Ancient Rome?

a)

Patricians

b)

King & Royal Family

c)

Plebeians

d)

Emperor

80.

What was the emperor's role in Ancient Rome? Check ALL that apply.

a)

Absolute Ruler of Roman Empire

b)

Chosen based on their abilities to be an emperor

c)

Chosen based on being born into the right family

d)

Lived in the best villas, ate the best food, and worse the best clothes

e)

Wanted to get rid of slavery

81.

Which group of people were directly under the emperor on the Ancient Roman social pyramid?

a)

Plebeians

b)

Patricians

c)

Equestrians

d)

Freedmen

82.

Explain the role of the patricians in the Roman Empire. Check all that apply.

a)

These families provided the empire’s political, religious, and military leadership.

b)

Young men were educated

c)

They COULD NOT be a Senator

d)

They HAD to serve in the military

e)

Only patricians could become emperor

83.

What group of people were directly under the patricians/members of Senate on the social pyramid in Ancient Rome?

a)

Plebeians

b)

Freedmen

c)

Equestrians

d)

Slaves

84.

What is the role of the equestrians in the Ancient Roman Empire? Check ALL that apply.

a)

They could move up to the patrician class if they became wealthy enough.

b)

Their work revolved around the business roles within the empire.

c)

They had jobs like tax collectors, bankers, miners, exporters, and managing road building/construction projects.

d)

The could not move up to the patrician class, regardless of how much wealth they had.

85.

What group of people were directly under the equestrians in the social pyramid in the Roman Empire?

a)

Gladiators

b)

Freedmen

c)

Women

d)

Plebeians

86.

What is the role of the plebeians in the Ancient Roman Empire? Check ALL that apply.

a)

They did not have to pay taxes.

b)

They had to pay taxes.

c)

They were the smallest group of people in the Ancient Roman Empire.

d)

Plebeians were average working citizens of Rome – farmers, bakers, builders or craftsmen.

e)

A few plebeians did manage to have slaves.

87.

What group of people were directly underneath the plebeians in the Ancient Roman social hierarchy?

a)

Slaves

b)

Freedmen

c)

Women

d)

Gladiators

88.

What is the role of the freedmen in Ancient Rome? Check ALL that apply.

a)

They were a slave that was freed from the bonds of slavery.

b)

They worked the same jobs as plebeians.

c)

They could not become wealthy.

d)

Many people in the Roman Empire thought of them in a positive way because they worked so hard.

89.

Explain the role the soldiers played in the Ancient Roman Empire. Check ALL that apply.

a)

Soldiers were feared for their training, stamina, and discipline.

b)

The Roman Army wasn't very strong and lost many battles

c)

The Roman Army was important in politics and the emperor made decisions that would benefit the army.

d)

The minimum term of service for a soldier was 25 years.

e)

The minimum term of service for a soldier was 20 years.

90.

What group of people were at the bottom of the Ancient Roman Empire?

(a)  

91.

Explain the role the slaves played in the Ancient Roman Empire. Check all that apply.

a)

Many slaves came from the Roman army after fighting in the war.

b)

35% of the population in Ancient Rome were slaves

c)

Some slaves were treated fairly BUT most lived hard lives.

d)

Some slaves did jobs for profit where others did not and were used for show.

e)

Some slaves could and would be freed.

92.

What were the gladiators in Ancient Rome?

a)

They were a division in the Roman Army.

b)

They were part of the slaving class that were forced to fight to the death for the enjoyment of others.

c)

They worked directly for the emperor and the royal family.

d)

They staged rebellions against the emperor and fought to bring down the Roman Empire.

93.

What mountain range forms the "backbone" of Italy?

a)

Alps

b)

Apennine Mountains

c)

Rocky Mountains

d)

Andes

94.

Which river cuts through central Italy?

a)

Nile River

b)

Amazon River

c)

Tiber River

d)

Mississippi River

95.

Which sea is located to the east of Italy?

a)

Adriatic Sea

b)

Black Sea

c)

Red Sea

d)

Baltic Sea

96.

Where did the early ancestors of the Romans first settle?

a)

Campanian Plains

b)

Latium Plains

c)

Tuscan Plains

d)

Sahara Desert

97.

What was the most important city founded by the early Romans?

a)

Naples

b)

Carthage

c)

Rome

d)

Athens

98.

What was one of the essential criteria for choosing the site of Rome?

a)

High mountains

b)

Fresh water

c)

Desert land

d)

Dense forests

99.

Why was sea access important for the site of Rome?

a)

For fishing

b)

For safe harbor and trade

c)

For swimming

d)

For building bridges

100.

What type of land was necessary for a city to flourish according to the text?

a)

Flood-prone land

b)

Desert land

c)

Good land for farming

d)

Rocky land

101.

What natural feature provided additional protection for Rome?

a)

Large forests

b)

Steep banks

c)

High mountains

d)

Deep lakes

102.

What was the climate like near the Mediterranean Sea according to the text?

a)

Cold and dry

b)

Hot and dry summers, wet and mild winters

c)

Hot and humid

d)

Cold and snowy

103.

What were the most prized crops in Ancient Rome?

a)

Wheat and barley

b)

Grapes and olives

c)

Corn and rice

d)

Apples and oranges

104.

What was olive oil used for in Ancient Rome?

a)

Building materials

b)

Currency

c)

Fuel in lamps and cleaning the body

d)

Jewelry making

105.

What products did goats and sheep provide in Ancient Rome?

a)

Silk and spices

b)

Milk, cheese, meat, and wool

c)

Gold and silver

d)

Fruits and vegetables

106.

What was a favorite sport for many Romans?

a)

Soccer

b)

Hunting wild animals like boar and deer

c)

Swimming

d)

Running

107.
Identify the item on the map labeled J.
a)
Adriatic Sea
b)
Ionian Sea
c)
Mediterranean Sea
d)
Tyrrhenian Sea
108.

What geographical term best describes Italy?

a)

subcontinent

b)

island

c)

peninsula

d)

mountain range

109.

Which body of water was surrounded by the Roman Empire?

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Red Sea

d)

Mediterranean Sea

110.

Which letter indicates the location of Gaul (modern day France)?

a)

A

b)

E

c)

G

d)

D

111.
How did the Mediterranean Sea impact the development of Rome? 
a)
It allowed enemy forces to easily enter the city
b)
It limited the city's interaction with other people
c)
It provided numerous sea-borne trade routes
d)
It prevented Rome from expanding its empire
112.

Which letter indicates the location of Spain?

a)

G

b)

H

c)

B

d)

F

113.
Which of the following geographical features MOST benefitted Rome's ability to trade with other societies?
a)
The Alps
b)
The Mediterranean Sea
c)
The Tiber River
d)
The Apennine Mountains
114.
Which body of fresh water flowed through Rome?
a)
Tigris River
b)
Mediterranean Sea
c)
Tiber River
d)
Nile River
115.
Which of these is the best reason why Rome's geography was beneficial to their development?
a)
Their location on a peninsula protected them very well from attack.
b)
Their unique location gave them access to trade routes, fresh water, and protection from attack.
c)
Their unique location in the mountains protected them, but forced them to trade for all of their goods.
d)
None of these are true
116.
What CITY is shown?
a)
Alba Longa
b)
Naples
c)
Rome
d)
Venice
117.

In Charge of the Roman Empire

a)

Consuls

b)

Senate

c)

Emperor

d)

The People

118.

an area of land surrounded by water on three sides

a)

peninsula

b)

Pax Romana

c)

island

d)

plebian

119.

a member of a wealthy upper class family in the Roman Republic

a)

consul

b)

tyrant

c)

partician

d)

plebeian

120.

an ordinary citizen in the Roman Republic

a)

consul

b)

tyrant

c)

partician

d)

plebeian

121.

What is a disadvantage to the islands connected with Italy?

a)

isolated from Italy

b)

good climate

c)

many ports

d)

defensible position in battle

122.

What was an advantage to having lots of rain in Rome?

a)

better roofs

b)

erosion from runoff

c)

plenty of drinking water

d)

flooding of rivers

123.

What was a disadvantage to Italy being a peninsula?

a)

They are isolated from the mainland.

b)

There is easy access to waterways.

c)

There are three coasts to defend.

d)

Trade is limited.

124.

What was an advantage for Italy with being on the Mediterranean Sea?

a)

It was a central location making travel and trade easier.

b)

The location was so desirable, invaders wanted to attack.

c)

It gave an easier way to irrigate farm fields.

d)

It provided protection.

125.

Plebeians...

a)

were the larger social class and had the most power.

b)

were the main people who were magistrates.

c)

were typically wealthier than the other social class.

d)

were the larger social class and had the least power.

126.

Patricians...

a)

were the smaller social class with the most power.

b)

were the social class who only participated in the Assembly.

c)

were the smaller social class with the least power.

d)

were the social class that held a protest to gain power.

127.

Roman myths were created to...

a)

teach lessons and entertain.

b)

entertain and pass on history.

c)

teach government practices and pass on history.

d)

teach lessons and pass on history.

128.

Who were the two main characters in the myth about the founding of Rome?

a)

Latins and Etruscans

b)

Romulus and Remus

c)

Aeneas and the Shepherd

d)

Romulus and the Sabines

129.

What is a virtue?

a)

admirable quality of characteristic a person should live out

b)

a prized possession that should be cherished

c)

a quality people should avoid at all costs

d)

a method of revenge the gods approved of

130.

Who was Julius Caesar?

a)

one of Rome's first Consuls

b)

a popular leader of Rome

c)

a dictator who took over Rome by force

d)

the first Praetor in Rome

131.

What is a Republic?

a)

a form of government in which a king makes decisions

b)

a government where representatives collect people's votes

c)

a form of government where there are three wealthy kings

d)

a form of government where people vote for representatives

132.

Consuls in ancient Rome were similar to the job of

a)

Justice in the United States.

b)

President in the United States.

c)

Tax collector in the United States.

d)

Legislator in the United States.

133.

Praetors in ancient Rome were similar to the job of

a)

Justice in the United States.

b)

President in the United States.

c)

Tax collector in the United States.

d)

Legislator in the United States.

134.

Senators (some Patrician and Plebeians) in ancient Rome were similar to the job of

a)

Justice in the United States.

b)

President in the United States.

c)

Tax collector in the United States.

d)

Legislator in the United States.

135.

Censors in ancient Rome were similar to the job of

a)

Justice in the United States.

b)

President in the United States.

c)

Tax collector in the United States.

d)

Legislator in the United States.

136.

What played a large role in the type of life Romans had?

a)

Social Class

b)

Spouse

c)

Geography of home

d)

Food they ate

137.

Which statement does not describe a Patrician?

a)

Rich

b)

Poor

c)

Held a political office

d)

Lived in villas/townhouses

138.

Which statement does not describe a Plebeian?

a)

Rich

b)

Working Class

c)

Lived in apartment buildings

d)

Used a pot in their home to use the restroom

139.

What percentage of Rome's population were slaves?

a)

At least 10%

b)

At least 15%

c)

At least 20%

d)

At least 25%

140.
What 2 cultures did Romans borrow Gods from?
a)
Greeks and the Chinese
b)
Americans and Spanish
c)
Greeks and Etruscan
d)
Egyptians and British
141.
Which social class was responsible for providing political, religious, and military leadership in Rome?
a)
Patricians
b)
Senators
c)
Freeman
d)
Slaves
142.
Slavery in Rome differed from modern slavery because it was not based on race.
a)
True
b)
False
143.
Which social class was considered the average working class with jobs such as farming, baking, or building?
a)
Senators
b)
Slaves & Freemen
c)
Patricians
d)
Plebeians
144.
The smallest and most powerful social class of the Roman empire was...
a)
The Senators
b)
The Freemen and Slaves
c)
The Patricians
d)
The Plebeians 
145.
Differences between the rich and poor in Ancient Rome were very great.
a)
True
b)
False
146.
Patricians were....
a)
The ruling class
b)
Ordinary citizens
147.
Plebeians were...
a)
The ruling class
b)
Ordinary citizens
148.
In the beginning of Rome, the unwritten code of law favored which group?
a)
Patricians 
b)
Plebs
149.

How long was the Tiber river?

a)

400 km in length

b)

600 km

c)

200 km

d)

1000 km

150.
According to legend, Romulus and Remus were raised by a ____.
a)
elephant
b)
dog
c)
wolf
d)
bear
151.
An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic
a)
patrician
b)
plebian
c)
counsul
d)
mercenary
152.

Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?

a)

Romulus & Remus

b)

Zeus & Hera

c)

Ronulus & Roman

d)

Bill & Ted

153.
What happened to Romulus and Remus after they grew up?
a)
They lived happily ever after
b)
Romulus killed Remus
c)
Remus killed Romulus
d)
Both died
154.
Rome was located on the _________ River.
a)
Danube
b)
Euphrates
c)
Nile
d)
Tiber
155.
Mountains that separate Italy from the European lands to the north
a)
Appennines
b)
Alps
156.
Which mountains served as a natural border to the north?
a)
Alps
b)
Apennines
157.
Which sea is to the east of Italy?
a)
Mediterranean
b)
Ionian
c)
Adriatic
158.
What CONTINENT is Italy a part of?
a)
Africa
b)
Asia
c)
Europe
d)
North America
159.
What was one major benefit of living near the Mediterranean Sea
a)
winters were always very cold
b)
it was easy to get invaded
c)
it helped facilitate trade
d)
the sea was too rough for foreigners to navigate
160.
Why was Rome in  such a perfect place to start an empire?
a)
 it was centrally located in the Mediterranean basin
b)
it was near a major supply of gold
c)
it was located in a place that was hard to protect
d)
it had limited arable land
161.
What is  one major DIFFERENCE between the geography of Greece and Italy
a)
 one has seas and the other doesn't
b)
one has a river and the other doesn't
c)
one has mountains and the other has none
d)
one has deserts and the other doesn't
162.
Italy is in the shape of a 
a)
boot
b)
boat
c)
bow tie
d)
button
163.
What kind of landform is Italy?
a)
island
b)
peninsula
c)
crater
d)
delta
164.
Which mountains stretched from north to south?
a)
Alps
b)
Apennines
165.
Which best describes the climate of Ancient Rome?
a)
Mediterranean
b)
Hot, dry summers
c)
Mild, wet winters
d)
All of the above
166.
Why was the location of Rome so ideal?
a)
Fresh Water, Good Land
b)
Sea Access, Ideal Climate
c)
Protection
d)
All of the above
167.
Which river runs through Rome?
a)
Po
b)
Tiber
c)
Tigris
168.
Which of the following is NOT one of the geographic features of Rome?
a)
volcano
b)
mountains
c)
rivers & seas
d)
desert
169.
How many hills was Rome built upon?
a)
2
b)
5
c)
7
d)
10
170.
Which of the following is NOT true about Romulus and Remus?
a)
Twins born to a princess and Roman god of war
b)
Raised by a she-wolf
c)
Became gods after winning many wars
d)
Romulus killed Remus and became King of Rome
171.
How did Romans learn about Greek culture? 
a)
They moved to Greece
b)
Greek colonists settled nearby
c)
They sold slaves to Greece
d)
Greek leaders met with Roman leaders
172.
Which of these stories about ancient Rome is a myth? 
a)
Latins were Rome’s first settlers
b)
Rome’s founders were rescued and raised by a wolf 
c)
Etruscans conquered early Rome
d)
Rome’s people shared Greek religion
173.
Roman culture was greatly influenced by the ________________ and the ______________.
a)
Etruscans/Greeks
b)
Greeks/Latins
c)
Etruscans/Latins
d)
Gladiators/Palatines
174.
Which plains were home to Rome? 
a)
Tuscan
b)
Latium
c)
Campanian
175.
Which mountains served as a natural border to the north?
a)
Alps
b)
Apennines
176.
The capital city of Rome was on the  ________ of Italy.
a)
island
b)
peninsula
c)
mountain
d)
river
177.
Which of the following is a similarity between Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece?
a)
Both had many islands and was isolated
b)
Both had peninsulas that helped protect from invaders
c)
Both were isolated and developed city-states
d)
Both have a major river that they used for farming
178.
If you traveled from Italy to Cartage, which direction would you be going?
a)
north
b)
southwest
c)
northeast
d)
southeast
179.

What continent is 8?

a)

North America

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

Australia

180.

What sea is #1?

a)

Mediterranean Sea

b)

Adriatic Sea

c)

Gulf of Mexico

d)

Red Sea

181.

What River is number 5?

a)

Tigris

b)

Tiber

c)

Nile

d)

Adriatic

182.

What city is number 3?

a)

Carthage

b)

Rome

c)

Venice

d)

Athens

183.

What mountains make up #7?

a)

Olympic

b)

Alps

c)

Mt. Hood

d)

Mt. Everest

184.

What civilization is #4?

a)

Rome

b)

Persia

c)

Greece

d)

Macedonia

185.

What is the continent labeled 11?

a)

Europe

b)

Australia

c)

Africa

d)

South America

186.

What are the three phases/governments of Ancient Rome?

a)

Monarchy, Republic (Democracy), Emperor

b)

Democracy, Oligarchy, Monarchy

c)

Monarchy, Dictatorship, Democracy

d)

Democracy, Republic, Democracy

187.

Which Ancient Roman Period is known for its democratic government, its expansion due to beating Carthage, and wealth?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Republic

d)

Empire

188.

Which government is the first period of Roman history. This period is when Rome was still a city and ruled by kings. During this period Rome borrowed its culture from Ancient Greece.

a)

Monarchy

b)

Republic

c)

Empire

d)

Democracy

189.

Which government/period saw Rome's most wealth and at its largest size. During this period one leader ruled over the people. During this period Christianity spread throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa.

a)

Empire

b)

Monarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Republic

190.

What helped Ancient Rome become an empire?

a)

Its victory over Carthage in the Punic Wars. After the Punic Wars Rome was able to control the surrounding rim of the Mediterranean Sea.

b)

When Romulus killed Remus and built his new city in Rome, 15 miles inland on the Tiber River.

c)

It had a representative democracy so the people could vote directly for who should be emperor.

d)

It was isolated from other civilizations so they didn't have to fear invaders.

191.
What kind of landform is Italy?
a)
island
b)
peninsula
c)
crater
d)
delta
192.

What are the mountains in the north of Italy called?

a)

Alps

b)

Rocky Mountains

c)

Andes Mountains

d)

Himalayas

193.
What river runs through Rome?
a)

Tiber

b)

Nile

c)

Tigris

d)

Rhine

194.
A peninsula is surrounded by water on how many sides?
a)
4
b)
3
c)
2
d)
none
195.

What is a benefit of living near the Mediterranean Sea?

a)

Winters were always very cold, which stopped invaders

b)

It was easy to colonize other nations

c)

Trade was easier and the economy could grow faster

d)

The land was surrounded by fresh water

196.

What river runs through the city of Rome?

a)

Nile River

b)

Tiber River

c)

Danube River

d)

Seine River

197.

Which mountain range runs down the length of the Italian Peninsula?

a)

Alps

b)

Pyrenees

c)

Apennine Mountains

d)

Carpathian Mountains

198.

What sea is located to the south of Rome?

a)

Black Sea

b)

Red Sea

c)

Mediterranean Sea

d)

Baltic Sea

199.

Which of the following is a major geographical feature of Ancient Rome?

a)

Sahara Desert

b)

Tiber River

c)

Amazon Rainforest

d)

Rocky Mountains

200.

The Apennine Mountains are located in which country?

a)

Greece

b)

Italy

c)

Spain

d)

France

201.

Which body of water was crucial for trade and military activities in Ancient Rome?

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Mediterranean Sea

c)

Indian Ocean

d)

Pacific Ocean

202.

What is the primary river that provided water and transportation for Ancient Rome?

a)

Euphrates River

b)

Tiber River

c)

Ganges River

d)

Thames River

203.

Which mountain range provided a natural barrier to the east of Rome?

a)

Andes Mountains

b)

Apennine Mountains

c)

Ural Mountains

d)

Himalayas

204.

The city of Rome is located on which continent?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

North America

205.

Which river was central to the founding and development of Rome?

a)

Tigris River

b)

Tiber River

c)

Mississippi River

d)

Yangtze River

206.

What is the name of the river that runs through Rome?

a)

Tiber River

b)

Amazon River

c)

Nile River

d)

Danube River

207.

How many hills was Rome built on?

a)

nine

b)

five

c)

seven

d)

three

208.

What were the administrative regions of the Roman Empire called?

a)

districts

b)

states

c)

provinces

d)

territories

209.

Which city was the capital of the Roman Empire?

a)

Athens

b)

London

c)

Rome

d)

Paris

210.

What were the structures used by Romans to transport water over long distances?

a)

Tunnels

b)

Aqueducts

c)

Dams

d)

Bridges

211.

What geographical feature separated Italy from the rest of Europe to the north?

a)

The Carpathian Mountains

b)

The Ural Mountains

c)

The Pyrenees mountain range

d)

The Alps mountain range

212.

Which sea borders the Italian peninsula to the south of Rome?

a)

Ionian Sea

b)

Tyrrhenian Sea

c)

Adriatic Sea

d)

Mediterranean Sea

213.

Which mountain range runs across northern Italy and separates it from the rest of Europe?

a)

Alps

b)

Himalayas

c)

Rocky Mountains

d)

Andes

214.

Which Roman city was famously destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

c)

Rome

d)

Pompeii

215.

What was the purpose of the Roman aqueducts?

a)

To build roads

b)

To store food supplies

c)

To house soldiers

d)

To transport water into cities

216.

Who was the first Roman Emperor?

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

Augustus

c)

Nero

d)

Caligula

217.

What was the primary language of the Roman Empire?

a)

Greek

b)

Latin

c)

Italian

d)

French

218.

Which ancient structure was the center of public life in Rome?

a)

The Colosseum

b)

The Pantheon

c)

The Roman Forum

d)

The Circus Maximus

219.

Which letter marks the Mediterranean Sea?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

220.

Which letter marks Europe?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

221.

Which letter marks Africa?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

222.

Which letter marks Asia?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

223.

Which number marks Athens?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

224.

Which number marks Byzantium (later called Constantinople)?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

225.

Which number marks Rome?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

226.

Which number marks Alexandria?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

227.

When Rome elected senators to govern, they had this type of government:

a)

empire

b)

republic

c)

plebeian

d)

forum

228.

Later in Ancient Rome's history, it expanded to cover a lot of land that was ruled by one person. This was called...

a)

an empire

b)

a republic

c)

a patrician

d)

the Twelve Tables

229.

This was the name for the lowest class of citizens of Rome:

a)

patrician

b)

republic

c)

plebeian

d)

forum

230.

This was the name for the upper class of citizens of Rome:

a)

patrician

b)

aqueducts

c)

plebeian

d)

gladiator

231.

What group created laws during the Roman Republic?

a)

senate

b)

the Twelve Tables

c)

Pax Romana

d)

gladiator

232.

What allowed Romans to see the laws for Rome?

a)

forum

b)

the Twelve Tables

c)

Pax Romana

d)

gladiator

233.

Like the agora in Greek city-states, this was the public place for people to meet and talk.

a)

the aqueduct

b)

The Pax Romana

c)

the forum

d)

the plebeian

234.

This was the period where Rome was extremely successful.

a)

The Pax Romana

b)

the senate

c)

gladiators

d)

the forum

235.

In order to have fresh water in their cities, Rome used...

a)

Patricians

b)

Twelve Tables

c)

forums

d)

aqueducts

236.

For entertainment, many Romans would go watch slaves fight each other. The name for these slaves who had to fight was...

a)

gladiators

b)

plebeians

c)

patricians

d)

senators

237.

What is the shape of the Italian peninsula?

a)

Square

b)

Triangle

c)

Boot

d)

Circle

238.

Which sea is located to the east of the Italian peninsula?

a)

Adriatic Sea

b)

Ionian Sea

c)

Turanian Sea

d)

Mediterranean Sea

239.

What is the name of the island that the Italian peninsula is kicking?

a)

Sicily

b)

Sardinia

c)

Corsica

d)

Crete

240.

What river is Rome located on?

a)

Tiber River

b)

Nile River

c)

Danube River

d)

Amazon River

241.

What type of climate does the Italian peninsula have?

a)

Tropical

b)

Arctic

c)

Desert

d)

Mediterranean

242.

Why did Rome become powerful early on?

a)

Strong military

b)

Rich natural resources

c)

Good climate for agriculture

d)

Advanced technology

243.

Why is Italy considered a peninsula?

a)

It is surrounded by water on three sides

b)

It has a unique shape

c)

It is a small landmass

d)

It is located in the Mediterranean Sea

244.

How many hills is the city of Rome built on?

a)

Three

b)

Five

c)

Seven

d)

Ten

245.

What is the capital city of Italy?

a)

Rome

b)

Florence

c)

Venice

d)

Milan

246.

Which famous volcano is located in Italy?

a)

Mount Etna

b)

Mount St. Helens

c)

Mount Fuji

d)

Mount Vesuvius

247.

Which body of water is located to the west of Italy?

a)

Mediterranean Sea

b)

Adriatic Sea

c)

Tyrrhenian Sea

d)

Black Sea

248.

What is the capital of the Roman Empire?

a)

Rome

b)

Athens

c)

Alexandria

d)

Byzantium

249.

Which mountain range runs through central Italy?

a)

Alps

b)

Apennines

c)

Pyrenees

d)

Tigris River

250.

Which sea is located at the tip of the Italian 'boot'?

a)

Mediterranean Sea

b)

Adriatic Sea

c)

Tyrrhenian Sea

d)

Black Sea

251.

Which island is located south of Italy?

a)

Corsica

b)

Sardinia

c)

Crete

d)

Cyprus

252.

Which river runs through Rome?

a)

Tiber River

b)

Nile River

c)

Po River

d)

Euphrates River

253.

Which sea is located east of Italy?

a)

Mediterranean Sea

b)

Adriatic Sea

c)

Tyrrhenian Sea

d)

Black Sea

254.

Which sea is located west of Italy?

a)

Mediterranean Sea

b)

Adriatic Sea

c)

Tyrrhenian Sea

d)

Black Sea

255.

Which continent is Italy located on?

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

North America

256.

Which city is north of Africa?

a)

Rome

b)

Athens

c)

Alexandria

d)

Byzantium