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Year 7A Quiz

Total questions: 200

Worksheet time: 2hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

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

a)

Patricians

b)

King & Royal Family

c)

Plebeians

d)

Emperor

3.

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

4.

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

a)

Plebeians

b)

Patricians

c)

Equestrians

d)

Freedmen

5.

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

6.

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

7.

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.

8.

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

9.

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.

10.

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

a)

Slaves

b)

Freedmen

c)

Women

d)

Gladiators

11.

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.

12.

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.

13.

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

(a)  

14.

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.

15.

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.

16.

The supreme governing body of Ancient Rome was called...

a)

The Senate

b)

Tribune

c)

Consul

d)

The House of Representatives

17.

What is the name of this Roman's sauce?

a)

garum

b)

fishum

c)

melium

d)

ragum

18.

What's the name of this food?

a)

olives

b)

bread

c)

hare

d)

nuts

19.

What's the name of this animal?

a)

duck

b)

hare

c)

peacock

d)

pheasant

20.

What's the name of this animal?

a)

duck

b)

hare

c)

peacock

d)

pheasant

21.

What's the name of this animal?

a)

duck

b)

hare

c)

peacock

d)

pheasant

22.

What's the name of this animal?

a)

duck

b)

hare

c)

peacock

d)

pheasant

23.

What's the name of this animal?

a)

boar

b)

lamb

c)

peacock

d)

hare

24.

What's the name of this animal?

a)

boar

b)

lamb

c)

peacock

d)

hare

25.

What's the name of this animal?

a)

snail

b)

eel

c)

oyster

d)

mackerel

26.

What's the name of this animal?

a)

snail

b)

eel

c)

oyster

d)

mackerel

27.

What's the name of this animal?

a)

snail

b)

eel

c)

oyster

d)

mackerel

28.

What's the name of this animal?

a)

snail

b)

eel

c)

oyster

d)

mackerel

29.

Which sweet substance is produced by bees?

(a)  

30.

Poor Romans in the countryside lived in small
wooden (a)   .

31.

Which of the following was NOT a luxury introduced by the Roman civilization?

a)

plumbing

b)

public baths

c)

roads

d)

honey production

32.

What is the term for the countryside residences of rich Romans?

a)

Villa

b)

Insulae

c)

Domus

d)

Mare Nostrum

33.

What term is used to describe the urban houses of rich Romans?

a)

Villa

b)

Insulae

c)

Domus

d)

Mare Nostrum

34.

What term is used to describe the urban houses of poor Romans?

a)

Villa

b)

Insulae

c)

Domus

d)

Mare Nostrum

35.

Type the name of this food.

(singular)

(a)  

36.

The Romans introduced lots of luxuries into civilization, such as (a)   , roads and even plumbing.

37.

The Romans introduced lots of luxuries into civilization, such as roads and even (a)   .

38.

In the passage "The would floor would have been covered with animal skins and there would be simple furniture, such as benches for beds.",

which words means "equipment, such as tables and chairs"?



(a)  

39.

Who was Rome named after?

a)

Remulus

b)

Rome

c)

Romano

d)

Romulus

40.
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
41.

Who were Romulus and Remus?

a)

The first two rulers of Rome, they worked as partners.

b)

Twin brothers, that according to legend founded Rome.

c)

These were the enemies that caused the people living in the area to form Rome.

d)

They were Trojan soldiers fleeing Troy who got the Latins together to form Rome.

42.

In the conflict between the two brothers, who won and went on to found Rome, Remus or Romulus?

a)

Remus

b)

Romulus

c)

They shared the pizza--I mean, city.

d)

The legend doesn't tell us

43.

Rome is located on which continent?

a)
b)
c)
d)
44.
Which letter on the map shows the location of Rome?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
45.

Italy looks like a _________ and is a ___________.

a)

boot, boot

b)

flower, peninsula

c)

boot, peninsula

d)

hand, island

46.
A piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides.
a)
Island
b)
Penninsula
c)
Irrigation
d)
Alluvial plain
47.
The city of Rome is located on the ___ River.
a)
Tigris
b)
Nile
c)
Indus
d)
Tiber
48.

Rome was located near what large body of water?

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Red Sea

d)

Mediterranean Sea

49.
Which mountains stretched from north to south?
a)
Alps
b)
Apennines
50.

Why was Rome's geographic setting important?

a)

Strong winds brought heavy spring rains to the land.

b)

Its position was central to Italy and the known Western world.

c)

It was surrounded by deserts which kept is safe from invasion.

d)

Farmers depended on yearly flooding to plant crops.

51.
In what sea was Rome a peninsula, which allowed it to prosper in trade and interact with and conquer other lands? 
a)
Red
b)
Black
c)
Mediterranean
d)
Arabian
52.
What was the significance of Rome's geography in the Mediterranean? 
a)
It promoted trade/interaction with other lands
b)
It provided a nice climate for outdoor activities
c)
The land itself became protection from invaders
d)
Both A and C
53.
Why was trading easy in for the Romans?
a)
Was near the
Tiber River
b)
Build many roads
c)
Used the same
language
d)
All Choices
Correct
54.

An island that is part of Italy

a)

Hadrian

b)

Latifundia

c)

Sicily

d)

Mesopotamia

55.
How many hills was Rome built upon?
a)
2
b)
5
c)
7
d)
10
56.
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
57.
What helped prevent seagoing raiders from attacking Rome via the Tiber River?
a)
It was very marshy, and ships could not make it in from the ocean.
b)
There were cataracts near the ocean preventing ships from passing through.
c)
Rome was 15 miles inland on the river, making it impossible for raiders to sneak up on the city.
d)
The Romans stretched a huge chain accross the river keeping ships from passing by to get to the city.
58.
What aspect of Rome's location protected it from attacks and make it easy to defend?
a)
The Tiber River was nearby.
b)
It was build near cliffs and mountains making it hard to sneak up on.
c)
It had a huge wall around it making it impossible to invade.
d)
It was built on 7 hills which made it easy to defend.
59.
The capital city of Rome was on the  ________ of Italy.
a)
island
b)
peninsula
c)
mountain
d)
river
60.
Which best describes the climate of Ancient Rome?
a)
Mediterranean
b)
Hot, dry summers
c)
Mild, wet winters
d)
All of the above
61.

What has made Italy (Rome) so good at attracting people to settle there throughout history?

a)

It is located on a river that is protected by cataracts and a huge delta where it meets the ocean.

b)

It is very isolated and hard to get to, so invaders ignored it.

c)

It is centrally located for trade and has a climate good for farming.

d)

The mountains were a great place to plant crops, and the weather was cold enough to keep invaders away.

62.
____ was the language spoken in Rome.
a)
Greek
b)
Roman
c)
Latin
d)
English
63.
Roman culture was greatly influenced by the ________________ and the ______________.
a)
Etruscans/Greeks
b)
Greeks/Latins
c)
Etruscans/Latins
d)
Gladiators/Palatines
64.

Coming from Northern Italy, these people taught the Romans how to build roads and buildings. They also influenced the way Romans dressed and organized their army. Who were they?

a)

The Greeks

b)

The Latins

c)

The Etruscans

d)

The Egyptians

65.
The Romans did not like how they were being treated under the rule of the Etruscans. What did they do?
a)
Negotiated with the Etrucans and formed a democracy.
b)
They did not do anything...they were afraid of being killed by the Etruscans.
c)
The asked the Greeks for help and eventually got rid of the Etruscans.
d)
Overthrew the Etruscans and formed a republic.
66.
The Romans adopted Philosophy, art, religion, literature and education from...
a)
Carthage and Egypt
b)
Neighboring cities
c)
The Greeks and Etruscians 
d)
Spain
67.

Rome's Polytheistic gods (many different gods) came from....

a)

Myths

b)

Greece

c)

Mesopotamia

d)

Egypt

68.
Which ancient civilization influenced Roman religion the most?
a)
Mesopotamia
b)
Egypt
c)
Nubia
d)
Greece
69.

A structure built to supply Rome with running water

a)

aquaman

b)

centurion

c)

legionary

d)

aqueduct

70.

The flat central area in the amphitheatre where the gladiatorial fights took place

a)

arena

b)

forum

c)

ampitheatre

d)

empire

71.

A circular building, like a football stadium, for gladiatorial fights

a)

arena

b)

amphitheatre

c)

forum

d)

republic

72.

Name given by the Romans to a person who was not part of their empire

a)

plebeian

b)

patrician

c)

barbarian

d)

centurion

73.

The commander of a group of 80 legionaries

a)

barbarian

b)

emporer

c)

legion

d)

centurion

74.

Ruler of the Roman Empire after the end of the republic

a)

Patrician

b)

Emporer

c)

Republican

d)

Chief

75.

Open meeting place of a Roman city or town

a)

legion

b)

amphitheatre

c)

arena

d)

forum

76.

Slave trained to the death

a)

Gladiator

b)

Pagan

c)

Patrician

d)

Barbarian

77.

Roman army unit of about 5000 legionaries

a)

legionary

b)

pagan

c)

legion

d)

centurion

78.

A highly trained foot-soldier in the Roman army

a)

legionary

b)

legion

c)

centurion

d)

fighter

79.

Name given to a person who believed in non-Christian gods

a)

patrician

b)

centurion

c)

barbarian

d)

pagan

80.

Wealthy families of Rome

a)

Patricians

b)

Plebeians

c)

Centurions

d)

Barbarians

81.

Common citizens of Rome

a)

pagans

b)

plebeians

c)

patricians

d)

centurions

82.

A form of government where the power is held by the people and their elected representatives

a)

Empire

b)

Legionary

c)

Republic

d)

Monarchy

83.

The heavy woollen cloak worn by Roman citizens

a)

togs

b)

toga

c)

cardigan

d)

pagan

84.

How did Italy’s geography and climate help Rome’s development?

a)

Its mountains and cold climate helped keep foreign peoples from invading.

b)

Its long coasts and tropical climate helped land and sea trade

c)

Its mild climate and rivers helped provide Romans with a supply of food and fresh water.

d)

Its dry climate and flat plains helped Romans grow crops and domesticate animals.

85.

What was the role of a dictator in ancient Rome?

a)

to defend the city from invaders

b)

to make laws for the benefit of the people

c)

to control the government for his own benefit

d)

to use absolute power to make himself wealthy

86.

What was the role of the Roman Forum?

a)

It was located on Palatine Hill, where the wealthiest citizens lived.

b)

It was the port where goods from around the Mediterranean arrived.

c)

It was the center of civic and religious life in Rome.

d)

It was where the Roman army trained.

87.

Why did the Gracchi propose the creation of farms on Roman public lands?

a)

to prevent poor Romans from rebelling

b)

to increase the size of the Roman army

c)

to punish wealthy Romans for opposing them

d)

to increase their support among unemployed Romans

88.

Which of the following helped increase trade in the Roman Empire?

a)

establishing ports in the Atlantic Ocean

b)

invading India and eastern Africa

c)

improving farming techniques

d)

using a common currency

89.

Why did Constantine build the new Roman capital at Constantinople?

a)

It was surrounded by mountains and easy to defend.

b)

It was the seat of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

c)

It was located where Europe and Asia meet.

d)

It was located near gold and silver mines.

90.

How did the Roman government contribute to the fall of Rome?

a)

It closed schools.

b)

Its officials were corrupt.

c)

It collected too little taxes.

d)

Its officials refused to work

91.

How did the Romans improve upon Greek architecture?

a)

They used concrete and vaults to build larger structures.

b)

They perfected the use of columns to support a dome.

c)

They used marble to make buildings more attractive.

d)

They copied the subjects of earlier sculptures.

92.

Greek surgeon who made discoveries about the human body

a)

Galen

b)

Livy

c)

Ovid

d)

Virgil

93.

Roman poet who wrote about mythology, including Metamorphoses

a)

Galen

b)

Livy

c)

Ovid

d)

Virgil

94.

Roman writer whose epic, the Aeneid, described the founding of Rome

a)

Galen

b)

Livy

c)

Ovid

d)

Virgil

95.

Roman historian who wrote about the founding of Rome and the establishing of the Roman Empire

a)

Galen

b)

Livy

c)

Ovid

d)

Virgil

96.

Why were Roman aqueducts so remarkable?

a)

They crossed miles of uneven land to bring water to cities.

b)

They supported a long series of underwater pipes

c)

They required less material to hold more water.

d)

They directed water into large reservoirs.

97.

(a)   The two most powerful officials in Rome

98.

(a)   Roman emperor; he conquered most of Britain and built a huge wall across the northern part of the island to keep barbarian invaders from the north out of Roman territory.

99.

(a)   Roman Peace

100.

In geographic terms, Italy is a ___________.

a)

an island

b)

a peninsula

c)

a mountain range

d)

a continent

101.

How did the Romans benefit from Italy's climate?

a)

The weather was rarely very hot

b)

A variety of food crops grew well

c)

The snowfall allowed for fresh water

d)

A number of cash crops grew for trade

102.

Letter A

a)

Mediterranean Sea

b)

Ligurian Sea

c)

Tyrrhenian Sea

d)

Adriatic Sea

103.

Letter B

a)

Mediterranean Sea

b)

Ligurian Sea

c)

Tyrrhenian Sea

d)

Adriatic Sea

104.

Letter C

a)

Mediterranean Sea

b)

Ligurian Sea

c)

Tyrrhenian Sea

d)

Adriatic Sea

105.

Letter F

a)

Mediterranean Sea

b)

Ligurian Sea

c)

Tyrrhenian Sea

d)

Adriatic Sea

106.

Letter D

a)

Po River

b)

Tiber River

107.

Letter E

a)

Po River

b)

Tiber River

108.

# 1

a)

Sardinia

b)

Corsica

c)

The Alps

d)

The Apennines

e)

Sicily

109.

# 2

a)

Sardinia

b)

Corsica

c)

The Alps

d)

The Apennines

e)

Sicily

110.

# 3

a)

Sardinia

b)

Corsica

c)

The Alps

d)

The Apennines

e)

Sicily

111.

# 4

a)

Sardinia

b)

Corsica

c)

The Alps

d)

The Apennines

e)

Sicily

112.

# 5

a)

Sardinia

b)

Corsica

c)

The Alps

d)

The Apennines

e)

Sicily

113.

Identify the area of the map inside the red circle.

a)

Tiber River

b)

Mississippi River

c)

Arno River

d)

Po River

114.

Identify the area of the map inside the red circle.

a)

Tiber River

b)

Mississippi River

c)

Arno River

d)

Po River

115.

Identify the area of the map inside the red circle.

a)

Tiber River

b)

Mississippi River

c)

Arno River

d)

Po River

116.

Identify the area of the map inside the red circle.

a)

Alps

b)

Himalayas

c)

Apennines

d)

Andes

117.

Identify the area of the map inside the red circle.

a)

Alps

b)

Himalayas

c)

Apennines

d)

Andes

118.

Identify the area of the map inside the red circle.

a)

Sicily

b)

Crete

c)

Corsica

d)

Sardinia

119.

Identify the area of the map inside the red circle.

a)

Sicily

b)

Crete

c)

Corsica

d)

Sardinia

120.

Identify the area of the map inside the red circle.

a)

Sicily

b)

Rome

c)

Corsica

d)

Sardinia

121.

Identify the area of the map inside the red circle.

a)

Sicily

b)

Rome

c)

Corsica

d)

Sardinia

122.

Identify the area of the map inside the red circle.

a)

Sicily

b)

Rome

c)

Greece

d)

Sardinia

123.

Identify the area of the map inside the red circle.

a)

Tyrrhenian Sea

b)

Aegean Sea

c)

Adriatic Sea

d)

Ionian Sea

124.

Identify the area of the map inside the red circle.

a)

Tyrrhenian Sea

b)

Aegean Sea

c)

Adriatic Sea

d)

Ionian Sea

125.

Identify the area of the map inside the red circle.

a)

Tyrrhenian Sea

b)

Aegean Sea

c)

Adriatic Sea

d)

Ionian Sea

126.

Identify the area of the map inside the red circle.

a)

Tyrrhenian Sea

b)

Mediterranean Sea

c)

Adriatic Sea

d)

Ionian Sea

127.

Identify the area circled in red

a)

Greece

b)

Italy

c)

Rome

d)

Europe

128.

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

129.

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

130.

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.

131.

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.

132.

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.

133.

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.

134.

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.

135.

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

136.

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

137.

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

138.

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

139.

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.

140.

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.

141.

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.

142.

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.

143.

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

144.

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

a)

Patricians

b)

King & Royal Family

c)

Plebeians

d)

Emperor

145.

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

146.

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

a)

Plebeians

b)

Patricians

c)

Equestrians

d)

Freedmen

147.

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

148.

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

149.

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.

150.

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

151.

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.

152.

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

a)

Slaves

b)

Freedmen

c)

Women

d)

Gladiators

153.

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.

154.

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.

155.

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

(a)  

156.

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.

157.

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.

158.

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

159.

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

a)

Patricians

b)

King & Royal Family

c)

Plebeians

d)

Emperor

160.

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

161.

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

a)

Plebeians

b)

Patricians

c)

Equestrians

d)

Freedmen

162.

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

163.

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

164.

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.

165.

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

166.

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.

167.

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

a)

Slaves

b)

Freedmen

c)

Women

d)

Gladiators

168.

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.

169.

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.

170.

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

(a)  

171.

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.

172.

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.

173.

Name the form of Government used in the Roman Empire.

a)

Theocracy

b)

Democracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Oligarchy

174.

DEFINE the patrician social class of Ancient Rome.

a)

Wealthy Landowner Citizens

b)

Lower Class Roman Citizens

c)

Former Slaves, Non-Citizens

d)

Slaves

175.

DEFINE the freedmen social class of Ancient Rome.

a)

Wealthy Landowner Citizens

b)

Lower Class Roman Citizens

c)

Former Slaves, Non-Citizens

d)

Slaves

176.

DEFINE the plebeian social class of Ancient Rome.

a)

Wealthy Landowner Citizens

b)

Lower Class Roman Citizens

c)

Former Slaves, Non-Citizens

d)

Slaves

177.

Name the conflict between the Ancient Romans and Carthage.

a)

The Battle of Thermopylae

b)

The Punic Wars

c)

The Battle of 300

d)

The New Age War

178.

Define Pax Romana.

a)

The period when the Punic Wars occurred.

b)

The period when Romulus ruled over Rome.

c)

The period during which Rome fell.

d)

The period that is considered Rome's Golden Age.

179.

Describe the Roman aqueduct.

a)

A tool used to lay stones for roads.

b)

A tool used to construct archways.

c)

Architecture used to transport water to cities.

d)

Architecture used to support large amounts of weight.

180.

Define Roman civic virtue.

a)

A set of beliefs that benefit the common good.

b)

The requirement that all Roman boys serve in the military.

c)

A set of beliefs considered "harmful" to Roman prosperity.

d)

The requirement that all Roman citizens, man or woman, serve in the military.

181.

A large structure built by the Roman Empire that represents their love for mass entertainment.

a)

The Acropolis

b)

The Atrium

c)

The Colosseum

d)

The Parthenon

182.

Locate the Roman Empire on the map.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

183.

Choose the options below that were invented by the Romans.

a)
b)
c)
d)
184.

Name the civilization that Rome "borrowed" it's culture from.

a)

Greece

b)

Mesopotamia

c)

China

d)

Persia

185.

State the theme of Rome's art and literature.

a)

Military victories

b)

Scientific discovery

c)

Political swag

d)

Cultural diversity

186.

Name the economic product that was most important in Ancient Rome.

a)

Salt

b)

Fine jewels

c)

Agricultural goods

d)

Lumber

187.

Name the form of Government used in the Roman Empire.

a)

Theocracy

b)

Democracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Oligarchy

188.

DEFINE the patrician social class of Ancient Rome.

a)

Wealthy Landowner Citizens

b)

Lower Class Roman Citizens

c)

Former Slaves, Non-Citizens

d)

Slaves

189.

DEFINE the freedmen social class of Ancient Rome.

a)

Wealthy Landowner Citizens

b)

Lower Class Roman Citizens

c)

Former Slaves, Non-Citizens

d)

Slaves

190.

DEFINE the plebeian social class of Ancient Rome.

a)

Wealthy Landowner Citizens

b)

Lower Class Roman Citizens

c)

Former Slaves, Non-Citizens

d)

Slaves

191.

Name the conflict between the Ancient Romans and Carthage.

a)

The Battle of Thermopylae

b)

The Punic Wars

c)

The Battle of 300

d)

The New Age War

192.

Define Pax Romana.

a)

The period when the Punic Wars occurred.

b)

The period when Romulus ruled over Rome.

c)

The period during which Rome fell.

d)

The period that is considered Rome's Golden Age.

193.

Describe the Roman aqueduct.

a)

A tool used to lay stones for roads.

b)

A tool used to construct archways.

c)

Architecture used to transport water to cities.

d)

Architecture used to support large amounts of weight.

194.

Define Roman civic virtue.

a)

A set of beliefs that benefit the common good.

b)

The requirement that all Roman boys serve in the military.

c)

A set of beliefs considered "harmful" to Roman prosperity.

d)

The requirement that all Roman citizens, man or woman, serve in the military.

195.

A large structure built by the Roman Empire that represents their love for mass entertainment.

a)

The Acropolis

b)

The Atrium

c)

The Colosseum

d)

The Parthenon

196.

Locate the Roman Empire on the map.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

197.

Choose the options below that were invented by the Romans.

a)
b)
c)
d)
198.

Name the civilization that Rome "borrowed" it's culture from.

a)

Greece

b)

Mesopotamia

c)

China

d)

Persia

199.

State the theme of Rome's art and literature.

a)

Military victories

b)

Scientific discovery

c)

Political swag

d)

Cultural diversity

200.

Name the economic product that was most important in Ancient Rome.

a)

Salt

b)

Fine jewels

c)

Agricultural goods

d)

Lumber

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