WorksheetsThe Legacy of the Roman Empire
Total questions: 78
Worksheet time: 38mins
Based on the passage 'The Legacy of the Roman Empire,' what were some ways the people of the Roman Empire were connected?
They were connected by Roman law, Roman customs, and Roman military might.
They were connected only by their love of art and music.
They were connected by their dislike of Roman leaders.
They were connected by their isolation from other cultures.
What marked the end of the ancient world and the beginning of the Middle Ages, according to the passage 'The Legacy of the Roman Empire'?
The fall of Rome marked the end of the ancient world and the beginning of the Middle Ages.
The discovery of America marked the end of the ancient world and the beginning of the Middle Ages.
The invention of the printing press marked the end of the ancient world and the beginning of the Middle Ages.
The rise of the Ottoman Empire marked the end of the ancient world and the beginning of the Middle Ages.
In the passage 'The Legacy of the Roman Empire,' what aspects of Roman culture continue to influence modern society?
Art, architecture and engineering, language and writing, philosophy, law, and citizenship.
Only Roman military strategies and weaponry.
Roman cuisine and traditional clothing styles exclusively.
Ancient Roman myths and legends as the sole influence.
According to the passage 'The Legacy of the Roman Empire', what does the introduction suggest the lesson will cover regarding the fall of the Roman Empire?
How and why the Roman Empire fell
The daily life of Roman citizens
The architecture of the Roman Empire
The military conquests of Rome
What is an aqueduct?
A structure built to carry water over long distances.
A type of ancient Roman ship.
A tool used for measuring land.
A festival celebrated in ancient Rome.
What does corruption mean?
Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.
A system of government based on laws.
A process of economic development.
A method of scientific research.
What does decline mean?
A gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value.
A sudden increase in strength or value.
A process of making something stronger.
A method of improving quality.
What is an empire?
A group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly especially an emperor or empress.
A small village ruled by a mayor.
A single city with no external territories.
A democratic alliance of independent nations.
What is a mosaic?
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material, such as stone, tile, or glass.
A type of musical instrument used in orchestras.
A traditional dance performed during festivals.
A style of writing used in ancient manuscripts.
What is philosophy?
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
A branch of mathematics dealing with numbers.
A type of physical exercise.
A style of painting.
What is a proverb?
A short, well-known saying stating a general truth or piece of advice.
A type of poem written in rhyme.
A scientific theory about language.
A historical event from ancient times.
What was the Roman Empire?
An ancient empire centered around the city of Rome, which at its height controlled large parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
A medieval kingdom located in East Asia.
A modern democratic nation in South America.
A prehistoric civilization in Australia.
What is a scribe?
A person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before printing was invented.
A tool used for measuring angles.
A type of ancient building material.
A musical instrument from the medieval period.
The fall of the mighty Roman Empire was caused by:
barbarian invasions
the discovery of America
the invention of the printing press
the rise of the Mongol Empire
Political instability contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire by:
causing frequent changes in leadership and weakening the government
expanding the empire's territory too quickly
improving the economy and trade
strengthening the military and borders
According to the passage, who often chose the new emperor in Rome?
The Senate
The Praetorian Guard
The citizens
The army generals
What was one economic problem faced by the Roman Empire according to the passage?
High taxes weakened the economy and drove many people into poverty.
The Roman Empire had an abundance of gold and silver.
Trade routes were never established in the Roman Empire.
The Roman Empire had no need for taxes.
The rise in crime made the empire's cities and roads unsafe.
True
False
What was a final problem mentioned in the passage that contributed to the weakening of the Roman Empire's frontiers?
The huge size of the empire made it hard to defend, and Germanic tribes were pressing hard on the western borders.
The Roman Empire had too many natural resources to manage.
The Roman Empire was never attacked by outside forces.
The Roman Empire's frontiers were strengthened by alliances with all neighboring tribes.
Why did many soldiers recruited from Germanic tribes have little loyalty to Rome?
Because they were not originally from Rome and had settled inside the empire after being recruited.
Because they were promised land in exchange for their loyalty.
Because they were paid more than Roman soldiers.
Because they wanted to become Roman citizens.
In what year did Emperor Constantine move his capital to Byzantium?
330 C.E.
476 C.E.
410 C.E.
395 C.E.
What was the new name given to Byzantium by Constantine?
New Rome
Constantinople
Alexandria
Athens
What is the modern name of the city once called Byzantium and Constantinople?
Istanbul, Turkey
Athens, Greece
Rome, Italy
Alexandria, Egypt
Read the passage and answer: Which part of the Roman Empire was ruled from Constantinople after Constantine's reign?
The western part
The eastern part
The northern part
The southern part
What event happened in 410 C.E.?
Constantine moved the capital
Rome was attacked and looted by a Germanic tribe
The empire was renamed Byzantium
The empire expanded into Asia Minor
Read the passage and answer: The eastern Roman Empire continued for another 1,000 years and is known as the ________ Empire.
Byzantine
Ottoman
Persian
Holy Roman
Which sea is located to the north of Asia Minor?
Mediterranean Sea
Black Sea
Caspian Sea
Atlantic Ocean
What does the word 'unique' mean as used in the passage?
Common
One of a kind
Unimportant
Old
What are 'mosaics' as described in the passage?
Sculptures made of clay
Colorful murals made from small pieces of stone, glass, or tile
Paintings on canvas
Statues of Roman gods
According to the passage, which culture especially influenced Roman art?
Egyptian
Greek
Chinese
Indian
Describe one way in which Roman art was influenced by Greek art, according to the passage.
The Romans imitated Greek sculpture and were particularly good at making lifelike busts and statues.
The Romans avoided using any Greek artistic techniques in their works.
Roman art was mostly inspired by Egyptian art rather than Greek art.
The Romans only created abstract art, unlike the Greeks.
This image shows that Roman society had which attitude towards art?
They appreciated and valued art highly.
They ignored artistic achievements.
They only valued art for religious purposes.
They considered art unimportant.
According to the passage, what is a cameo in Roman art?
A carved decoration showing a portrait or a scene.
A type of Roman coin used in trade.
A musical instrument played at Roman feasts.
A style of Roman architecture.
Which famous artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, as mentioned in the passage?
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
Raphael
Donatello
True or False: The passage states that Roman art has had no influence on modern public buildings.
True
False
According to the passage, what did the Romans use cameos for?
As jewelry and to decorate vases and other objects.
As currency for trade.
As writing tablets for messages.
As tools for farming.
During which period was Roman art rediscovered, according to the passage?
The Renaissance
The Middle Ages
The Baroque Period
The Industrial Revolution
According to the passage, why did Americans imitate Roman art styles during the early days of the United States?
To give their art dignity and nobility.
To make their art more colorful.
To follow European trends.
To increase the value of their art.
What is a vault in Roman architecture?
A) A type of arch used for a ceiling or to support a ceiling or roof
B) A large open-air stadium
C) A monument built to celebrate victories
D) A road built with layers of stone
Fill in the blank: The Romans used _______ to help them build much bigger arches than anyone had attempted before.
concrete
marble
wood
iron
Which famous Roman building is known for its huge dome?
The Colosseum
The Pantheon
The Arc de Triomphe
The Capitol building
Modern football stadiums use which Roman innovation to help spectators reach their seats?
Triumphal arch
Concrete
Tunnels
Aqueducts
Fill in the blank: The grand style of Roman buildings has inspired many _______ through the centuries, especially in building great churches and cathedrals.
architects
painters
musicians
farmers
What is the Arc de Triomphe in Paris an example of?
An aqueduct
A triumphal arch
A dome
A stadium
In addition to architecture, what other field did the Romans improve?
Medicine
Engineering
Literature
Art
Fill in the blank: The Romans were the greatest builders of roads, bridges, and _______ in the ancient world.
aqueducts
temples
ships
statues
What did the Romans create to bring water from about 60 miles away to Rome?
A system of aqueducts
A network of paved roads
A series of tunnels
A fleet of water-carrying ships
The water system in Segovia, Spain, still uses part of an ancient Roman aqueduct.
True
False
Where can Roman arches from aqueducts still be found?
Europe, North Africa, and Southwest Asia
South America and Australia
East Asia and the Arctic
North America and Antarctica
After the fall of the Roman Empire, who continued to use Latin?
Scholars and the Roman Catholic Church
Merchants and traders in Asia
Viking explorers
Native American tribes
Which modern European languages developed from Latin?
Italian, Spanish, and French
German, Dutch, and English
Russian, Polish, and Czech
Greek, Albanian, and Basque
Which English word is formed using the Latin prefix 'pre', meaning 'before'?
precede
accept
remove
expand
What is the meaning of the Latin prefix 'post' as used in English words?
after, behind
before, in front
across, through
under, below
What is a prefix?
A prefix is a word part placed at the beginning of a word that carries its own meaning.
A prefix is a word part placed at the end of a word that changes its tense.
A prefix is a punctuation mark used in sentences.
A prefix is a type of sentence structure.
What does the Latin prefix 'semi' mean in English words?
half
double
quarter
full
Which English word is formed using the Latin prefix 'sub', meaning 'under, less than, inferior to'?
submarine
superior
transmit
interact
What is the meaning of the Latin prefix 'trans' as used in English words?
across, through
under, below
before, in front of
against, opposite
What is the meaning of the U.S. motto 'E pluribus unum' found on a U.S. penny?
Out of many, one
Liberty and justice for all
In God we trust
United we stand
Which of the following is NOT a Roman numeral?
A) I
B) V
C) Z
D) X
Look at the image of the ancient Roman stone inscription. What does this inscription represent?
A modern art piece
An ancient Roman law or decree
A medieval tombstone
A Greek mythological story
According to the passage, what is Stoicism?
A) A Roman law
B) A Greek school of thought adopted by Romans
C) A type of Roman citizenship
D) A Roman emperor
What did Stoics believe about the soul?
It was ruled by Roman law
It was a spark of divine intelligence
It belonged to the emperor
It was unimportant
Fill in the blank: Roman Stoics were famous for bearing pain and suffering bravely and quietly. To this day, we call someone who behaves in this way _______.
stoic
romantic
cynic
hedonist
What area of life did Roman law NOT cover?
Marriages
Inheritances
Contracts
Space travel
According to the passage, what did Roman judges try to do in court?
Make decisions based on wealth
Make just, fair decisions that respected people's rights
Always favor the emperor
Ignore written law
Fill in the blank: All citizens were subject to and protected by Roman law, enjoyed the same rights, and owed _______ to the emperor.
allegiance
tribute
property
punishment
According to the passage, all citizens in the United States must obey the _____
law
weather
holidays
music
The image shows a statue. What does this statue most likely represent?
A famous historical leader
A modern artist
A sports figure
A mythical creature
Which of the following is an example of Roman influence in modern art, architecture, or engineering?
The use of arches and domes in buildings
The invention of the telephone
The discovery of electricity
The creation of the internet
Many modern languages, including English, French, and Spanish, developed from the Roman language, _______.
Latin
Greek
Germanic
Arabic
Which of the following is a Roman ideal that continues to influence modern law and government?
Rule of law
Invention of the steam engine
Discovery of penicillin
Development of the internet
Roman numerals appear today on which of the following?
Clocks
Smartphones
Airplanes
Satellites
Which Roman legacy is most closely related to this scene?
Representative government
Roman numerals
Roman mosaics
Roman arches
Rome was able to gain and maintain power over people and territories by:
building a strong military, effective governance, and integrating conquered peoples
isolating itself from other cultures and avoiding alliances
relying solely on trade and diplomacy without military force
allowing complete independence to conquered territories without oversight
Before and after Rome became an empire, who ran its government?
A group of wealthy elites.
The common people.
Foreign invaders.
Religious leaders.
Who was named 'first citizen' by the Senate after Rome became an empire?
Augustus.
Julius Caesar.
Nero.
Caligula.
True or False: All Roman citizens, regardless of gender, had the right to vote.
True
False
How could men from conquered territories increase their chances of gaining Roman citizenship?
By becoming wealthy
By joining the Roman military and rising through the ranks
By moving to Rome
By paying a fee
