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Study Guide: Roman Achievements Unit Test

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Pax Romana was important for the stability and growth of Rome because:

a)

it provided a long period of peace and increased trade.

b)

it led to the immediate fall of Rome.

c)

it caused constant wars and instability.

d)

it resulted in economic decline and chaos.

2.

Three ways Augustus secured people’s support were:

a)

Established peace, distributing grain, and made government more efficient.

b)

Raising taxes, banning public gatherings, and limiting trade.

c)

Reducing the army, closing temples, and isolating Rome.

d)

Ignoring the Senate, abolishing laws, and restricting citizenship.

3.

Augustus was careful to reward soldiers and reduce the size of the army because:

a)

he wanted to maintain loyalty and prevent potential uprisings

b)

he wanted to expand the empire rapidly

c)

he wanted to weaken Rome's military power

d)

he wanted to increase military spending

4.

The innovation that helped expand the empire and increase trade was:

a)

the development of better roads

b)

the invention of the printing press

c)

the discovery of electricity

d)

the creation of the steam engine

5.

Roman engineers developed which of the following techniques and constructions?

a)

Aqueducts, roads, and concrete construction

b)

Gothic cathedrals and flying buttresses

c)

Steel skyscrapers and suspension bridges

d)

Windmills and water wheels

6.

The process Roman soldiers used to build roads was called:

a)

Soldiers marked the route, dug foundations and built up the road.

b)

Soldiers laid foundations of gravel and asphalt.

c)

Roman roads were built by their conquered enemies.

d)

Colosseum design

7.

Latin has influenced the English language by:

a)

contributing many words and roots to English vocabulary

b)

being the only language spoken in England before English

c)

replacing English grammar rules entirely

d)

having no impact on English at all

8.

Roman achievements in art and architecture that influence our lives today include:

a)

The use of arches, domes, and concrete in building design

b)

The invention of the printing press

c)

The development of the steam engine

d)

The discovery of electricity

9.

One important Roman achievement was:

a)

The development of Roman law

b)

The invention of the steam engine

c)

The discovery of electricity

d)

The creation of the printing press

10.

A parable is best defined as:

a)

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson

b)

A scientific explanation of natural phenomena

c)

A detailed historical account of real events

d)

A poem with a fixed rhyme scheme

11.

What is the name of this great Roman achievement?

a)

Stupa

b)

Coliseum

c)

Ziggurat

d)

Pathenon

12.

What was the point of the Aqueducts?

a)

carry water from the mountains to the cities

b)

beautiful architecture

c)

help soldiers travel quickly

d)

trade

13.

Type of art in Ancient Rome that uses small glass tiles to create a picture.

a)

Kite

b)

Hieroglyphics

c)

Mosaics

d)

Arch

14.
Which technology allowed soldiers, merchants and traders to travel more quickly through the empire?
a)
paved roads
b)
aqueducts
c)
arches
d)
plumbing
15.

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:

a)

Roads were an important part of maintaining trade in the empire.

b)

Roads were used for traveling to and from Rome.

c)

Roads were a useful way to transport troops throughout the Empire.

d)

All of the above

16.

Applying tint to plaster to paint an image into a wall is known as a _______

a)

Fresco

b)

Mural

c)

Mosaic

d)

Landscape

17.

This picture is an example of a great architectural feature of Rome. Name this feature

a)

Road

b)

Bridge

c)

Tunnel

d)

Arch