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WorksheetsRoman Republic and Empire Notes
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Worksheet time: 39mins
The lasting achievements of Rome and the factors that led to the downfall of the Republic and the Empire include:
Roman law, engineering, and the spread of Christianity; internal corruption and external invasions
The invention of gunpowder and the steam engine; peaceful transitions of power
The discovery of electricity and the printing press; strong central leadership
Roman law, engineering, and the spread of Buddhism; economic prosperity and military expansion
The city of Rome was a good location because:
it was built on hills and near a river, providing protection and resources.
it was located in a desert, making it hard to invade.
it was far from any water sources, making it safe from floods.
it was surrounded by mountains on all sides, making it isolated.
What was Rome’s government? In 509 BCE, the Romans overthrew the last Etruscan king and established a _______.
republic
monarchy
empire
dictatorship
Define the term 'Republic'.
A republic is a form of government in which citizens can vote for, or elect, leaders to make decisions for them. People have a say in government, unlike a monarchy.
A republic is a form of government where a king or queen rules for life.
A republic is a system where only the military makes all decisions.
A republic is a government where leaders are chosen by inheritance.
In a republic, who has the power to elect leaders to make decisions for them?
Citizens
Kings
Nobles
Priests
A republic is different from a monarchy because in a republic, people have a say in government.
True
False
Define the term 'Citizen'.
A member of a state or country who has both rights and responsibilities.
A person who visits a country for a short period of time.
A person who works for the government but has no rights.
A person who lives in a country without any legal status.
A Monarchy is a form of government where __________ has all the power and is not elected.
one person, a king or queen
the people
a group of elected officials
a president
According to the social hierarchy in the Roman Republic, which group had the most power and consisted of wealthy landowners?
A) Patricians
B) Plebeians
C) Slaves
In the Roman Republic, which group made up about 90% of the citizens and included farmers, craftsmen, and merchants?
A) Patricians
B) Plebeians
C) Slaves
Who in the Roman Republic were mostly prisoners of war, considered property, and could not vote or be elected?
Patricians
Plebeians
Slaves
Fill in the blank: In the Roman Republic, only ________ could vote and be elected to government.
men
children
slaves
foreigners
How did Rome’s Republic influence our government? Both created ______ after getting rid of a king.
republics
monarchies
empires
dictatorships
How did Rome’s Republic influence our government? Both expect citizens to follow laws but also ______ rights.
protect
ignore
punish
limit
How did Rome’s Republic influence our government? Both have ______ of powers.
separation
combination
elimination
centralization
What is this concept called?
Separation of Powers
Judicial Review
Federalism
Direct Democracy
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
In the Roman Republic, who helped run the government and carry out laws?
2 Consuls (serve 1 year)
Senate (serve for life)
Tribunes (serve 1 year)
Praetors (serve 1 year)
In the United States, who helps run the government and carry out laws?
President, Vice President (serve 4 years)
Supreme Court Justices (serve for life)
State Governors (serve 2 years)
Senators and Representatives (serve 6 and 2 years)
Which branch of government makes the laws in the Roman Republic?
Senate
Consuls
Praetors
Censors
Which branch of government makes the laws in the United States?
Congress (two groups: Senate and House of Representatives)
The President
The Supreme Court
The Cabinet
Which branch of government judges the laws in both the Roman Republic and the United States?
System of courts with judges (supreme court most powerful in the United States)
The Senate
The Consuls
The Assembly
Which three branches of government are shown as part of the U.S. Constitution?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Federal, State, Local
Democratic, Republican, Independent
Civil, Criminal, Military
How has Rome’s language influenced us today?
A) French, Spanish, and Italian
B) English, German, and Russian
C) Chinese, Japanese, and Korean
D) Hindi, Bengali, and Tamil
How has Rome’s language influenced us today?
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port
scrib
bio
How has Rome’s language influenced us today?
Many modern languages, such as Spanish, French, and Italian, are based on Latin, the language of Rome.
It has made English the official language of all European countries.
It led to the creation of the Cyrillic alphabet.
It replaced all local languages in Asia with Latin.
How has Rome’s language influenced us today?
Many English words come from Latin, the language of Rome.
It made everyone speak Greek.
It led to the invention of the printing press.
It caused the fall of the Roman Empire.
How has Rome’s language influenced us today?
I
By changing our food habits
By inventing the internet
By creating modern sports
How has Rome’s language influenced us today? What is the Roman numeral for 100?
C
L
D
X
How has Rome’s language influenced us today?
A) Seize the day
B) For this purpose only
C) My fault
D) Therefore
How has Rome’s language influenced us today?
For this purpose only
By that very fact
Unknown land
The voice of the people
How has Rome’s language influenced us today? What does the Latin phrase 'Vox Populi' mean?
The voice of the people
Done without charge
Existing state of affairs
And the others
How has Rome’s language influenced us today? What does the Latin phrase 'Pro Bono' mean?
Done without charge
My fault
Therefore
Around, approximately
How has Rome’s language influenced us today? What does the Latin phrase 'Status Quo' mean?
A) Existing state of affairs
B) In the act of committing a crime
C) Unknown land
D) Seize the day
How has Rome’s language influenced us today? What does the Latin phrase 'Mea Culpa' mean?
My fault
Therefore
For this purpose only
The voice of the people
How has Rome’s language influenced us today? What does the Latin phrase 'Et Cetera' mean?
A) And the others
B) By that very fact
C) Seize the day
D) From the fact
How has Rome’s language influenced us today? What Roman numeral is used for 50?
L
X
C
V
The clock in the image uses which type of numerals?
Arabic numerals
Roman numerals
Binary numerals
Greek numerals
Romans were polytheistic, meaning they believed in many gods. What does 'polytheistic' mean?
A) Belief in one god
B) Belief in many gods
C) Belief in no gods
D) Belief in animals
Romans were polytheistic, meaning they believed in many gods. What did the Romans do to the Greek gods and goddesses?
Ignored them
Gave them different names
Worshipped only a few
Made new gods
What is the Roman name for Zeus?
Jupiter
Mars
Apollo
Mercury
What is the Greek name for Neptune?
Poseidon
Zeus
Ares
Hermes
What is the Roman name for Hera?
Juno
Venus
Minerva
Diana
What is the Greek name for Pluto?
Hades
Zeus
Poseidon
Apollo
What is the Roman name for Demeter?
Ceres
Venus
Juno
Minerva
What is the Greek name for Ceres?
Demeter
Aphrodite
Hera
Artemis
What is the Roman name for Apollo?
Phoebus
Mars
Mercury
Jupiter
What is the Greek name for Victoria?
Nike
Athena
Hera
Demeter
What is the Roman name for Artemis?
Diana
Venus
Juno
Minerva
What is the Greek name for Bacchus?
Dionysus
Apollo
Hermes
Ares
What is the Roman name for Athena?
Minerva
Venus
Juno
Diana
What is the Greek name for Venus?
Aphrodite
Hera
Athena
Artemis
What is the Roman name for Hephaestus?
Vulcan
Mars
Mercury
Apollo
What is the Greek name for Mercury?
Hermes
Zeus
Apollo
Ares
What is the Roman name for Ares?
Mars
Zeus
Apollo
Hermes
How did Rome’s religion influence us today? Our calendar is based on the Roman calendar, named after Roman gods and goddesses and Roman Leaders. Examples: Mars (Ares) = March, and Juno (Hera) = June. True or False: The months March and June are named after Roman gods/goddesses.
True
False
How did Rome’s religion influence us today? The planets are named after gods/goddesses. Example: Jupiter (Zeus), Venus (Aphrodite). True or False: The planet Jupiter is named after a Roman god.
True
False
How did Rome’s religion influence us today? Our calendar is based on the Roman calendar. Which month is named after the Roman god of war?
January
March
June
August
How did Rome’s religion influence us today? The month of June is named in honour of which Roman goddess?
Juno
Venus
Diana
Minerva
How did Rome’s religion influence us today? The month of January is named in honour of which Roman god?
Janus
Jupiter
Mars
Apollo
What art were the Romans influenced by? Fill in the blank: Romans were influenced by _______ and created marble and brass sculptures.
Greeks
Egyptians
Persians
Chinese
How has Rome’s art influenced us today? Fill in the blank: Roman art influenced later artists to create similar sculptures. You can see many in _______ today.
Washington, D.C.
Beijing
Sydney
Cairo
Which materials did the Romans use to create their sculptures?
Wood and clay
Marble and brass
Iron and glass
Silver and gold
What was one way concrete roads helped the Roman Empire?
They made farming easier
They helped move armies faster and made trade easier
They provided water to cities
They were used for entertainment
What were aqueducts used for in ancient Rome?
To move armies
To carry water to cities
To build houses
To entertain people
Fill in the blank: Some Roman roads and aqueducts still ______ today!
exist
float
melt
disappear
How did Romans construct impressive buildings like the forum and Colosseum?
Using wood and straw
Using concrete, arches, and domes
Using only bricks
Using glass and steel
Which modern buildings are influenced by Roman architecture?
U.S. Capitol building
CA state capitol
Sports stadiums
All of the above
Fill in the blank: Romans used ________, arches, and domes to construct impressive buildings like the forum and Colosseum.
concrete
marble
wood
glass
Identify one ancient Roman building and one modern building influenced by Roman architecture.
The Colosseum and the United States Capitol
The Parthenon and the Eiffel Tower
The Great Wall and the Sydney Opera House
Stonehenge and the Burj Khalifa
Look at the images of the Colosseum labeled 'Then' and 'Now.' What is the main difference between the two images?
The number of floors
The condition of the building
The color of the building
The location of the building
Which of the following images shows a modern sports stadium?
The top left image
The top right image
The bottom left image
The bottom right image
The Colosseum was used for gladiator games in ancient Rome. Today, modern stadiums are used for ________.
sports events (such as football games)
cooking competitions
art exhibitions
ancient rituals
What was the purpose of mass entertainment in Rome?
To keep people distracted.
To promote scientific research.
To encourage foreign invasions.
To increase agricultural production.
What was the Circus Maximus in ancient Rome?
A) A gladiator arena
B) A chariot racing stadium
C) A marketplace
D) A temple
What was the Colosseum used for in ancient Rome?
A stadium where people watched gladiators battle each other and animals.
A marketplace for trading goods and spices.
A temple for religious ceremonies.
A library for storing ancient manuscripts.
Martial's description of the battle between Priscus and Verus should be trusted because:
He was an eyewitness and his account is considered reliable.
He was known for exaggerating events for entertainment.
He wrote about the battle many years after it happened.
His account contradicts other historical sources.
