WorksheetsStudy Guide: Roman Achievements Unit Test
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 12mins
The Pax Romana was important for the stability and growth of Rome because:
it provided a long period of peace and increased trade.
it led to the immediate fall of Rome.
it caused constant wars and instability.
it resulted in economic decline and chaos.
Three ways Augustus secured people’s support were:
Established peace, distributing grain, and made government more efficient.
Raising taxes, banning public gatherings, and limiting trade.
Reducing the army, closing temples, and isolating Rome.
Ignoring the Senate, abolishing laws, and restricting citizenship.
Augustus was careful to reward soldiers and reduce the size of the army because:
he wanted to maintain loyalty and prevent potential uprisings
he wanted to expand the empire rapidly
he wanted to weaken Rome's military power
he wanted to increase military spending
The innovation that helped expand the empire and increase trade was:
the development of better roads
the invention of the printing press
the discovery of electricity
the creation of the steam engine
Roman engineers developed which of the following techniques and constructions?
Aqueducts, roads, and concrete construction
Gothic cathedrals and flying buttresses
Steel skyscrapers and suspension bridges
Windmills and water wheels
The process Roman soldiers used to build roads was called:
Soldiers marked the route, dug foundations and built up the road.
Soldiers laid foundations of gravel and asphalt.
Roman roads were built by their conquered enemies.
Colosseum design
Latin has influenced the English language by:
contributing many words and roots to English vocabulary
being the only language spoken in England before English
replacing English grammar rules entirely
having no impact on English at all
Roman achievements in art and architecture that influence our lives today include:
The use of arches, domes, and concrete in building design
The invention of the printing press
The development of the steam engine
The discovery of electricity
One important Roman achievement was:
The development of Roman law
The invention of the steam engine
The discovery of electricity
The creation of the printing press
A parable is best defined as:
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson
A scientific explanation of natural phenomena
A detailed historical account of real events
A poem with a fixed rhyme scheme
What is the name of this great Roman achievement?
Stupa
Coliseum
Ziggurat
Pathenon
What was the point of the Aqueducts?
carry water from the mountains to the cities
beautiful architecture
help soldiers travel quickly
trade
Type of art in Ancient Rome that uses small glass tiles to create a picture.
Kite
Hieroglyphics
Mosaics
Arch
15. The Romans were skilled at building roads and building their empire. Based on your knowledge of Rome and the information in the map, you can infer that:
Roads were an important part of maintaining trade in the empire.
Roads were used for traveling to and from Rome.
Roads were a useful way to transport troops throughout the Empire.
All of the above
Applying tint to plaster to paint an image into a wall is known as a _______
Fresco
Mural
Mosaic
Landscape
This picture is an example of a great architectural feature of Rome. Name this feature
Road
Bridge
Tunnel
Arch
