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A review of ancient Rome for 6th graders.
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1
Which apostle is considered the 1st Pope because he founded the first Christian church in Rome?
John
Peter
Matthew
Paul
2
Which letter represents Greece on the map?
B
A
D
C
3
Rome was in the center of a long narrow peninsula that we now call:
Germany
Italy
Greece
Portugal
4
Which letter represents Egypt on the map?
D
C
B
A
5
The Twelve Tables were most like what American legal document?
The Magna Carta
The Gettysburg Address
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
6
Who in times of emergency, was appointed to rule for six months:
Senator
Dictator
Praetor
Emperor
7
Who took power when Julius Ceaser was assassinated?
Octavian
Brutus
Nero
Marc Anthony
8
Octavian Caesar later changed his name to, " _____," meaning "the majestic one."
Augustus
Caligula
Christ
Julius
9
what form of government did the Romans form?
Dictatorship
Republic
Oligarchy
Monarchy
10
A member of a wealthy family in Rome was called a:
patriarch
patrician
praetor
plebian
11
A curved structure used as a support over an open space as in a doorway is called a(n):
aqueduct
arch
pillar
12
An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic was called a:
Patriarch
Plebeian
Patrician
Praetor
13
What Roman leader was MOST responsible for Rome transitioning from a Republic to an Empire?
Pompey
Augustus Caesar
Julius Caesar
Crassus
14
How is the Geography of Rome and Greece similar?
Both are peninsulas on the Mediterranean Sea
Both are known for their deserts and canyons
Both are flat and have excellent farmland
Both are islands
15
What was the result of the Punic Wars on Rome?
Carthage gave Spain to Rome but kept control of Sicily
Rome became the strongest force in the Mediterranean
Rome was forced to share the Mediterranean with Carthage
Carthage became the strongest force in the Mediterranean
16
In ancient Rome, what engineering innovation revolutionized transportation, and communication?
Chariots
Roads
Canals
Steam-powered boats
17
What American leader has a lot in common with the beloved, Roman dictator Cincinnatus?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
18
In the early Roman republic _____ could NOT hold office or be a senator.
patriarchs
patricians
plebeians
praetors
19
Why was Caesar assassinated
He became a dictator & took power from the Senate
He rigged the election & Pompey killed him for power
He invaded Britain illegally & the Senate executed him
He blackmailed Senators & they killed him to keep him quiet
20
Which letter represents Rome on the map?
B
A
C
D
21
Which letter marks the Alps?
C
D
A
B
22
Who was the Roman dictator know for his humility and giving up his power willingly?
Augustus Caesar
Cincinnatus
Julius Caesar
Crassus
23
Christians believed Jesus was the...
Prophet
Messiah
Enlighted One
Pope
24
Which word best describes early Roman religion?
polytheistic
monotheisic
sterotheistic
triumvirate
25
Around what sea is the Roman Empire set on?
Black Sea
Caspian Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
26
What were the two mountain ranges in Italy that protected Rome?
Apennines & Alps
Himalayas & Appalachians
Alps & Appalachians
Apennines & Appalachians
27
The Tiber river flowed through Rome before emptying into what sea?
Mediterranean
Adriatic
Red
Ionian
28
What civilization influenced Roman religion?
Egyptians
Greeks
Etruscans
Carthaginians
29
Which letter represents Rome on the map?
C
A
D
B
30
Ancient Roman structures that carried water over long distances in ancient Rome were called:
arches
tunnels
pipes
aqueducts
31
"Pax Romana" means...
Roman Peace
Times Flies
Piece of Mind
All roads lead to Rome
32
The power of one branch of government to reject bills passed by another branch is known as:
Decline
Say no
Veto
Checks and Balances
33
Which letter represents Carthage on the map?
D
C
A
B
34
Two elected officials that led the Roman Republic were called:
Senators
Consuls
Emperors
Praetors
35
The 4 accounts of Jesus' life are called the...
Old Testament
Psalms
Gospels
Four Tables
