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SC 6th grade Ancient Rome Unit Test review
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1
Why did the German mercenaries do bad job protecting the Roman Empire?
They were not trained to fight.
They had no real loyalty to Rome.
They were bad at fighting.
They were really aliens from outerspace.
2
Because Romans began to refuse to serve in the armies, German ___________ were hired.
craftspeople
emperors
merchants
mercenaries
3
What continent is Italy a part of?
Europe
North America
Asia
Africa
4
During this time(235-285),_______ emperors held power-most being murdered or killed in battle.
23
100
3
19
5
What emperor made Christianity Rome's official religion?
Theodsius
Constantine
Julius Caesar
Jesus
6
What does the term
Pax Romana
mean?
A time of war in Rome that lasted 500 years.
A time of peace and prosperity that lasted 200 years.
A time when Rome was at war with Carthage.
A time of starvation and plague in Rome.
7
The Punic Wars were fought between__________________ and _____________________
Patriots and Jackets
Carthage and Rome
Patricians and Plebians
Greece and Rome
8
During the Roman republic___________________ were chosen to manage the government and the army.
consuls
plebians
senators
tribunes
9
The word _______________ is used to describe someone who destroys property.
vandal
barbarian
horse
visigoth
10
What is Mrs. Williams pointing at?
Rome
Tiber River
Sicily
Carthage
11
What is the relationship between the Jewish faith and Christianity?
All are correct
They follow the 10 commandments
Jesus was born into a Jewish family
They both believe in one god
12
Ancient Rome's religious beliefs were most like what countries?
Egypt
Jerusalem
Greece
France
13
Who is the founder of Christianity?
Nero
Caligula
Jesus
Peter and Paul
14
In 408 A.D. ________________, a Visigoth leader, surronded Rome and cut off the food supply.
Alaric
Vinnie
Damian
Huns
15
What is Mrs. Williams pointing at on the map?
Greece
Carthage
Rome
Gaul
16
_____________________ is a religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus.
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
17
The __________________ were a German tribe that invaded the Western Roman Empire.
Pillagers
Seminoles
Visigoths
Globetrotters
18
What famous ruler was stabbed to death near the end of the Roman republic?
Marcus Aurelius
Claudius
Julius Caesar
Caligula
19
In 410 A.D. Alaric returned againg to capture the city. They _______ or robbed Rome.
pillaged
celebrated
fed
20
_________________ was the general that lead the Carthaginian's during the 2nd Punic War.
Caligula
Nero
Julius Caesar
Hannibal
21
Eastern side of Roman Empire =
Strong
Weak
22
Who was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire?
Romulus Augustulus
Constantine
Octavian
Orestes
23
What was a major difference between the Byzantine Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church?
Their beliefs
The name
Who headed the church
24
As the Roman Empire was declining, the seat of emperor was _________________ off.(Sold)
auctioned
killed
turned
25
Justinian ordered for the organization of the Roman laws to make them clearer. They are called
Ten Commandments
The Constitution
Hamurabi Code
Justinian Code
26
What language did the early Romans speak?
Latin
French
Greek
Roman
27
When Marcus Aurelius died, he named ________________ as emperor.
Caligula
Nero
Theodosius
Commodus
28
At the end of the Roman Empire, who really controlled the empire?
The Children
The Dicator
The Emperor
The Army
29
___________ is being punished for religious beliefs.
Persecution
Vandal
Pillage
Tribune
30
What emperor decided to split the Roman Empire in half?
Marcus Aurelius
Caligula
Diocletian
Julius Caesar
31
What river was Rome founded near?
Mississippi River
Rubicon River
Tiber River
Nile River
32
Commudus was murderd by ___________________
his bodyguard
his wife
his father
his son
33
What name was given to the city that Constatine established on the site of Byzantium?
Rome
Constantinople
Empire
Byzantine
34
______________ were the small group of people who followed Jesus.
Disciples
Pope
Soldiers
Synagogues
35
What did Diocletian add to help control rebellions in the Roman Empire?
Curfews
Banks
Co-emperors
36
What is this?
Roman Catholic Church
Senate
Colosseum
Gladiator
37
Who was the ruler when the
Pax Romana
began?
Marcus Aurelius
Mrs. Williams
Caligula
Augustus (Octavian)
38
Why were Romulus and Remus important to Rome?
During the Punic Wars, they defeated Hannibal.
They were the first and second emperors in the Roman Empire.
They killed Julius Caesar.
According to the legend, they founded Rome.
39
Why did Romans not like the rising of Christianity?
Jesus encouraged people to obey the 10 Commandments
Christians believed all people were equal
All are correct
Christians believed in one god.
40
In the early Roman republic the Senate was made up of
Patricians and Plebians
Patricians
Plebieans
Women
41
________________ is a sense of pride in one's country.
Patriotism
Mercenaries
Happiness
Christianity
42
What is a major achievement of the Romans?
all of the answers are correct
built aqueducts
built roads
established new laws
43
What principles do the legal system of the U.S. and ancient Rome have in common?
Judges must interpret the law and make fair decisions
All free people have equal rights before the law
A person is considered innocent until proven guilty
All are correct
44
After Rome declined the _________________ became even more prosperous.
Dictators
Caesars
Roman Empire
Byznatine Empire
45
Who won all three Punic Wars?
Romans
Elephants
Hannibal
Carthagenians
46
was R. Augustulus' father who was killed for not giving part of the Roman Emp to a German ruler
Julian
Theodosius
Diocletian
Orestes
47
What was one result of the mercenaries failing to protect the Roman empire?
More crops were grown.
Trade slowed between cities in the <br>Empire.
Christianity spread.
Roman Empire hired more mercenaries.
48
In 324 A.D., which emperor united the Empire again?
Octavian
Constantine
Diocletian
Byzantine
49
A republic is ________________________.
a form of rule where kings control the government.
a government similar to a monarchy
government where citizens have right to vote/choose leaders
50
Why was the Tiber River important to the development of Roman culture?
Allowed Romans to catch seafood.
Allowed ships from all over to bring new ideas/traditions.
It provided protection from enemies.
51
During his rule, the Empire reached its height.
Theodosius
Constantine
Diocletian
Justinian
52
Western side of the Roman Empire =
Weak
Strong
