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SC 6th grade Ancient Rome Unit Test review #rome
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1
What emperor decided to split the Roman Empire in half?
Marcus Aurelius
Caligula
Diocletian
Julius Caesar
2
During this time(235-285),_______ emperors held power-most being murdered or killed in battle.
3
23
100
19
3
Justinian ordered for the organization of the Roman laws to make them clearer. They are called
Hamurabi Code
Ten Commandments
Justinian Code
The Constitution
4
What is a major achievement of the Romans?
built aqueducts
established new laws
built roads
all of the answers are correct
5
Who is the founder of Christianity?
Caligula
Jesus
Peter and Paul
Nero
6
During his rule, the Empire reached its height.
Diocletian
Constantine
Theodosius
Justinian
7
What does the term
Pax Romana
mean?
A time of starvation and plague in Rome.
A time of peace and prosperity that lasted 200 years.
A time when Rome was at war with Carthage.
A time of war in Rome that lasted 500 years.
8
In 324 A.D., which emperor united the Empire again?
Constantine
Octavian
Diocletian
Byzantine
9
In the early Roman republic the Senate was made up of
Plebieans
Women
Patricians
Patricians and Plebians
10
What emperor made Christianity Rome's official religion?
Julius Caesar
Theodius
Jesus
Constantine
11
Because Romans began to refuse to serve in the armies, German ___________ were hired.
craftspeople
merchants
emperors
mercenaries
12
What is this?
Senate
Roman Catholic Church
Gladiator
Colosseum
13
When Marcus Aurelius died, he named ________________ as emperor.
Caligula
Nero
Commodus
Theodosius
14
was R. Augustulus' father who was killed for not giving part of the Roman Emp to a German ruler
Theodosius
Orestes
Julian
Diocletian
15
What name was given to the city that Constatine established on the site of Byzantium?
Empire
Rome
Constantinople
Byzantine
16
Who was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire?
Constantine
Octavian
Orestes
Romulus Augustulus
17
Ancient Rome's religious beliefs were most like what countries?
Greece
Jerusalem
France
Egypt
18
Commudus was murderd by ___________________
his father
his wife
his bodyguard
his son
19
Why was the Tiber River important to the development of Roman culture?
Allowed Romans to catch seafood.
It provided protection from enemies.
Allowed ships from all over to bring new ideas/traditions.
20
________________ is a sense of pride in one's country.
Happiness
Patriotism
Mercenaries
Christianity
21
Eastern side of Roman Empire =
Weak
Strong
22
___________ is being punished for religious beliefs.
Pillage
Vandal
Persecution
Tribune
23
After Rome declined the _________________ became even more prosperous.
Dictators
Caesars
Byznatine Empire
Roman Empire
24
Why were Romulus and Remus important to Rome?
According to the legend, they founded Rome.
They were the first and second emperors in the Roman Empire.
They killed Julius Caesar.
During the Punic Wars, they defeated Hannibal.
25
_____________________ is a religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus.
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
26
What river was Rome founded near?
Mississippi River
Nile River
Rubicon River
Tiber River
27
Why did Romans not like the rising of Christianity?
All are correct
Christians believed all people were equal
Jesus encouraged people to obey the 10 Commandments
Christians believed in one god.
28
______________ were the small group of people who followed Jesus.
Synagogues
Soldiers
Disciples
Pope
29
As the Roman Empire was declining, the seat of emperor was _________________ off.(Sold)
killed
turned
auctioned
30
At the end of the Roman Empire, who really controlled the empire?
The Army
The Children
The Dicator
The Emperor
31
What continent is Italy a part of?
North America
Africa
Europe
Asia
32
What is the relationship between the Jewish faith and Christianity?
They both believe in one god
They follow the 10 commandments
All are correct
Jesus was born into a Jewish family
33
The Punic Wars were fought between__________________ and _____________________
Patricians and Plebians
Greece and Rome
Patriots and Jackets
Carthage and Rome
34
Who was the ruler when the
Pax Romana
began?
Marcus Aurelius
Caligula
Augustus (Octavian)
Todius Phillipius
35
_________________ was the general that lead the Carthaginian's during the 2nd Punic War.
Nero
Hannibal
Julius Caesar
Caligula
36
What was a major difference between the Byzantine Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church?
Who headed the church
The name
Their beliefs
37
What principles do the legal system of the U.S. and ancient Rome have in common?
A person is considered innocent until proven guilty
All free people have equal rights before the law
All are correct
Judges must interpret the law and make fair decisions
38
A republic is ________________________.
a government similar to a monarchy
government where citizens have right to vote/choose leaders
a form of rule where kings control the government.
39
What was one result of the mercenaries failing to protect the Roman empire?
Trade slowed between cities in the <br>Empire.
Christianity spread.
More crops were grown.
Roman Empire hired more mercenaries.
40
What did Diocletian add to help control rebellions in the Roman Empire?
Curfews
Banks
Co-emperors
41
Western side of the Roman Empire =
Weak
Strong
42
Who won all three Punic Wars?
Carthagenians
Elephants
Hannibal
Romans
43
What language did the early Romans speak?
Roman
Greek
Latin
French
44
The __________________ were a German tribe that invaded the Western Roman Empire.
Pillagers
Seminoles
Visigoths
Globetrotters
45
The word _______________ is used to describe someone who destroys property.
vandal
visigoth
barbarian
horse
46
Why did the German mercenaries do bad job protecting the Roman Empire?
They were bad at fighting.
They had no real loyalty to Rome.
They were really aliens from outerspace.
They were not trained to fight.
47
During the Roman republic___________________ were chosen to manage the government and the army.
tribunes
senators
consuls
plebians
48
What famous ruler was stabbed to death near the end of the Roman republic?
Caligula
Claudius
Marcus Aurelius
Julius Caesar
49
In 408 A.D. ________________, a Visigoth leader, surronded Rome and cut off the food supply.
Vinnie
Huns
Alaric
Damian
50
In 410 A.D. Alaric returned againg to capture the city. They _______ or robbed Rome.
pillaged
fed
celebrated
