Anicent Rome and The Roman Empire Test

Name ____________________ Date ____________________ Chapter 7: Ancient Rome and the Roman Empire Directions: Match the definition with the correct vocabulary term. 1. An ancient Roman ruler A. Caesar B. Consul 2. Governing body of ancient Rome C. Representative D. Senate 3. Person elected to serve in the government E. Tribunes 4. Men who protected the rights of the plebeians 5. Official who managed the government and army 6. Punish someone for their beliefs A. Apostle B. Catacomb 7. Disciple that helped Jesus preach C. Disciple D. Persecute 8. Leader of the Roman Catholic Church E. Pope 9. One of a small group of people that followed Jesus 10. Under ground burial chamber where early Christians worshipped Directions: Select the letter of the best answer. 11. Rome formed around the banks of what river? A. Nile B. Tiber C. Tigris D. Mississippi 12. Which statement describes early Roman religion? A. Their gods were pharaohs B. The Romans did believe in a god C. Their gods needed human sacrifices D. Their gods and goddesses were similar to the Greeks gods and goddesses 13. What official language of the Romans has influenced the English language we use today and other languages around the world? A. Latin B. Greek C. Italian D. Spanish

14. Under Etruscan rule, Romans learned how to build aqueducts, which carried what item to the city of Rome? A. Food B. Water C. Gasoline D. Electricity 15. The picture above, shows that an aqueducts ability to remain standing, relied on which major construction technique invented by the Romans? A. Arch B. Bricks C. Columns D. Straight Line 16. What is a keystone? A. Iron column which held up Roman structures B. Center stone of an arch which held the arch together C. Foundation of dry clay which Roman structures sat upon D. Roman word pertaining to arches which meant “equal number of stones” 17. Which best describes a republic? A. Only the rich can vote B. A king rules the people C. All men and women elect their leaders D. Citizens have the right to vote or choose their leaders 18. Who were the plebeians? A. Roman citizens who sat in the Senate B. Roman citizens who were not wealthy C. Slaves who have been captured by Romans D. Roman women who were not citizens of Athens 19. Which of the following is NOT part of the United States legal system and Roman law? A. Judges interpret the law B. All citizens are equal before the law C. People are guilty until proven innocent D. People have rights that no government can take away 20. Who did Rome fight during the Punic Wars for control of the Mediterranean Sea? A. Persia B. Greece C. Carthage D. Phoenicia

21. Which event led to the death of Julius Caesar? A. Losing the Battle of Egypt B. Appointing Brutus as governor of Rome C. Naming himself dictator of the Roman Republic for life D. Demanding Pompey to resign from his position as Rome’s military leader 22. When did the Roman Republic become the Roman Empire? A. After the first Senate was established B. After the Romans won the third Punic War C. After the Romans first gained territory outside of Italy D. After Octavian, later known as Augustus seized power 23. What made the Roman emperors powerful? A. Senate B. Military C. Personal Wealth D. Control of the Roman economy 24. What did the Roman Empire need for survival? A. New lands and slaves B. Import quotas and tariffs C. Factories and technology D. Gladiators and Christianity 25. How did the Roman Empire treat the people it conquered? A. Made all conquered people slaves B. Forced conquered people to worship Jupiter C. Allowed conquered people to become citizens D. Sent strict Roman rulers to enforce Roman law 26. Which of the following best describes the Pax Romana? A. 200 year period of peace B. 200 year period of political unrest C. 100 year period of disease and death D. 20 year period of economic depression 27. Which building, pictured above, could seat about 70, 000 people and was home to many epic gladiator battles? A. Parthenon B. Colosseum C. Hagia Sophia D. Stadium at Olympia

28. Which building material did the Romans develop and use to build roads and other structures that can still be seen today? A. Cement B. Cut Stone C. Forged Iron D. Fired Bricks 29. What was the most famous Roman road, which stretched for 350 miles? A. Silk Road B. Appian Way C. Oregon Trail D. Caesar’s Circle 30. Which of the following is TRUE of Rome and Constantinople when the Roman Empire split into the Eastern half and Western half? A. Both were neutral territories B. They were the outside borders of the New Roman Empire C. Both were capital cities of the Roman Empire (Rome in the West and Constantinople in the East) D. Both were capital cities of the Roman Empire (Rome in the East and Constantinople in the West) 31. Which of the following does NOT explain the fall of the Roman Empire from power? A. Heavy taxes B. Barbarian invasions C. Different religious beliefs D. Corrupt citizens and political leaders 32. Which best describes Christianity? A. Religion based on Asian philosophy B. Religion founded by Marcus Aurelius C. Religion based on the teachings of Jesus D. Religion based on a combination of Jewish and Roman law 33. What is the name used to refer to the three persons Christians believe to be the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? A. The Trinity B. The Trilogy C. The Protestants D. The Crucified Ones 34. What did the followers of Jesus, believe Jesus to be? A. Ruler B. Disciple C. Messiah D. Emperor 35. What do Christians call Jesus’ rise from the dead? A. Messiah B. Christmas C. Crucifixion D. Resurrection

36. Jesus and many non Roman political prisoners were put to death by what form of punishment? A. Stoning B. Hanging C. Crucifixion D. Firing Squad 37. Who was most responsible for spreading the Christian faith immediately following the death of Jesus? A. Paul B. Theodora C. Diocletian D. Theodosius 38. What is the holy book of Christianity? A. Bible B. Torah C. Koran D. Analects