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1st year

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

At the height of the Roman Empire, the population of the city of Rome was

a)

about 10 million.

b)

nearly one million.

c)

nearly five million.

d)

about 15 million.

2.

How many years does a legionaire have to serve to retire?

a)

5

b)

10

c)

20

d)

25

3.

True or False: Only people born in Italy can serve in the Roman army.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

A centurion commanded a

a)

legion

b)

cohort

c)

century

5.

The soldier depicted in the image was known as a

a)

centurion

b)

standard bearer

c)

legionary

d)

auxiliary

6.

What else do Roman soldiers do, besides fighting?

a)

Church building

b)

Road & bridge building

c)

Farming

d)

Protecting the citizens

7.
What did Roman aqueducts carry?
a)
Soldiers
b)
Water
c)
Tourists
d)
Natural Resources
8.
Differences between the rich and poor in Ancient Rome were very great.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
The large arena in Rome where gladiator contests and other games and sporting events were held was called
a)
The Dome
b)
The Stadium
c)
The Colosseum 
d)
The Circus
10.

What was one feature of housing for the poor in Rome?

a)

apartment buildings

b)

mosaics

c)

an indoor pool

d)

an atrium

11.

What was the purpose of an atrium?

a)

It shut out noise.

b)

It let in light.

c)

It decorated floors.

d)

It was used to play music.

12.

Where would a Roman have gone to watch chariot races?

a)

the Circus Maximus

b)

the garden at a bath

c)

the Colosseum

d)

the Forum

13.

Much of the work on farms in the Roman Empire was done by

a)

overseers.

b)

slaves.

c)

wealthy Romans.

d)

gladiators.

14.

On which 3 continents was the Roman Empire located? Select all that apply.

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

North America

15.
gladiator who led a slave rebellion
a)
Appian Way
b)
gladiator
c)
satire
d)
Spartacus