Free Printable 10.4 Rome: A Vast Empire

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10.4 Rome: A Vast Empire

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name

Class

Date

What was the Pax Romana?

a time when many emperors failed

a time when the army ruled Rome

a period when Rome's economy shrank

a period of peace and prosperity in the empire

A civil war is a war with another country. True or False

True

False; it is a battle within the same country or state

There were more than 50,000 miles of paved roads. Which of the following is not a positive of these roadways?

allowed for easier access to trade

foreign invaders could follow roads directly into Rome

easier for military to travel

sped up communication

The Roman military...... Choose all that apply

unorganized; no leadership

had great battlefield tactics

led by high ranking officials

Rome did not have a military

organized

What current event occurred last Monday, January 20?

the Russian - Ukraine war came to an end

the presidential election

supreme court ruled that pennies will no longer be minted/made

the presidential inauguration in Washington DC

Rome conquered most of Britain; __________ built a wall in North Britain to keep invaders out.

Augustus

Julius Caesar

Hadrian

Antony and Cleopatra

Why did Rome expand?

food was limited

they wanted resources of other countries

to take over Alexander the Great

none of the choices are correct

Roman mythology is relevant today because planets are named after Roman gods. True or False

True

False

What were the benefits of a stable Roman currency? Choose all that apply.

increased trade

eliminated bartering

allowed for economic growth

allowed for years of peace and prosperity in Rome

helped to speed up travel and communication

10.

After Augustus became emperor, Rome prospered. In what ways did it prosper.

there was economic uncertainty; many battles

trade decreased; there was a time of peace

the empire almost doubled in size; inflation

there was a time of peace; the empire almost doubled in size

11.

The male, supreme ruler of an empire or land

Emperor

Consul

Tribune

Magistrate

12.

Period of great peace and stability in the Roman Empire

Pax Romana

SPQR

Pax Senatus

Pax Italia

13.

Building material made by mixing small stones and sand with limestone, clay, and water.

volcanic rock

asphalt

concrete

lime

14.

Forum

the place where plebeians buy food from farmers.

the center of most of the important public activities of the city Rome and its empire

a place where patricians go to bathe.

a clay tablet that Romans used to write

15.

Rule of law

It means that people should not follow the rules of law

it means all people must follow established laws including elected officials

It means that rules and laws are different.

It means that laws only apply to some people

16.

A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting

Democracy

Monarchy

Republic

Dictatorship

17.

Rome's government began as a _______ and changed to an ___________.

democracy, republic

republic, empire

empire, republic

tyranny, empire

18.

Which technology allowed soldiers, merchants and traders to travel more quickly through the empire?

paved roads

aqueducts

arches

plumbing

19.

What body of water was in the center of the Roman Empire?

Pacific Ocean

Mediterranean Sea

Caspian Sea

Atlantic Ocean

20.

What was the primary purpose of Roman roads?

To display Roman engineering skills

To allow quick movement of troops

To mark territorial boundaries

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10.4 Rome: A Vast Empire

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

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