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Roman Empire End-of-Year Review
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For 6th grade end-of-year review.
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1
What was a disadvantage for a conquered city that became a Roman ally? [34]
It was allowed to trade with Rome.
They had to change mobile phone plans.
Its people became Roman citizens.
It had to pay Roman taxes.
2
Why did thousands of Romans go to the Circus Maximus? [35]
to eat a free meal
to enjoy the dancing bears
to play flag-football
to watch chariot races
3
How did the Romans get their alphabet? [32]
from the Etruscans, who got it from the Greeks
directly from Sesame Street
directly from the Greeks, who invented it
directly from the Etruscans, who invented it
4
Slaves who became gladiators were required to fight to [32]
train war horses.
protect the city.
warm up for the hamster races.
amuse an audience.
5
What happened in 476 C.E., often considered to mark the fall of Rome? [38]
The last emperor in Rome was removed.
Rome ceased to be a republic.
A volcano erupted.
Carthage defeated Rome.
6
Who first ruled early Rome? [33]
Roman senators
military consuls
Estruscan kings
Bruno Mars
7
What Christian belief explains why most Christian churches meet on Sunday? [37]
. Jesus was baptized on a Sunday.
. Jesus rose from the dead on Sunday.
Most NFL games are on Sunday.
The Old Testament specifies Sunday.
8
Who made the decisions at Roman trials? [35]
the pharaoh
a senator
a jury
the emporer
9
Why are both the Roman Republic and the United States today considered republics? [33]
The people give a leader the right to veto some laws.
The people elect representatives to make laws for them.
They both like pizza.
. Any citizen can voice an opinion about the laws.
10
How did Romans learn about Greek culture? [32]
. Greek leaders met with Roman leaders.
The read "Ancient Greece for Dummies."
Greek colonists had settled nearby.
They moved to Greece
11
What do Christians mean by “the Holy Trinity”? [37]
the period leading up to Easter
the church on different continents
Joseph, Mary, and the baby Jesus
three beings that make up one God
12
Where would one most likely see the foods listed below? [35]
. at a wealthy Roman's dinner
. in a major offering to the gods
at a poor Roman's breakfast
in a 6th grader's book bag
13
Which of these is an example of a Christian denomination? [37]
Jews
Buddhists
Baptists
Hindus
14
What did many Jews hope that a Messiah would do? [36]
. attract other people to their faith
warn them of the end of the world
free them from a foreign power
. teach people how to live in peace
15
Which issue first led to war between Rome and Carthage? [34]
A fight over Takis
. the ability to get wheat from Egypt
control of trade in the Mediterranean
. the right to start colonies in Spain
16
What became of the eastern empire after 476 C.E.? [38]
It lasted another thousand years.
The moved to the Bahamas.
It fell apart under local warlords.
It was conquered by the Jedi Knights.
17
Which modern languages developed from Latin? [38]
Spanish and French
Greek and Turkish
Dutch and German
Pig Latin and Pidgin English
18
Which of the following did Rome do during the first period of expansion, before 264 B.C.? [34]
conquer most of Europe
Conquer Polk County
. take over the Italian peninsula
expand into North Africa
19
Who set up the Roman Republic? [33]
Patricians
Justin Bieber
Plebians
Estruscan princes
20
Which dangerous sport did the Romans adapt from the Etruscans? [32]
Chariot racing
Tic-tac-toe
Long jumping
Pole throwing
21
What was one cause of the end of the Roman Republic? [34]
Spartacus freed the slaves.
Caesar defeated Pompey.
The Rays lost the World Series.
Rome set up new colonies.
22
Why did Jesus preach mostly outdoors? [36]
The Romans would not let him preach indoors.
The crowds were too big to fit in the buildings.
He taught his followers to respect nature.
The air conditioner broke.
23
What was the name of the cultural flowering in Europe based on Greek and Roman ideas? [38]
Enlightenment
Renaissance
New Age
Dark Age
24
What event belongs in the blank space on the timeline? [33]
Plebeians refuse to fight
Plebeians elect a leader
Mickey Mouse proposes to Minnie
. Roman Empire falls
25
What could a foreign visitor to Rome expect to see in the Forum? [35]
a site of fights with lions
Elvis
a central gathering place
. a track for chariot races
26
Based on the timeline, in which period was Roman civilization active? [32]
Period 1
Period 3
Period 4
Period 2
27
The poor often ate food that was
prepared for them by slaves.
cooked in their kitchen at home.
cooked by the LGMS Culinary Class.
bought at "fast-food" shops.
28
How did the general Hannibal surprise the Romans? [34]
He burned their city to the ground.
He crossed the Alps with elephants.
He pulled a bunny rabbit out of a hat.
He attacked their ships in the harbor.
29
What is the main source of early information about the life of Jesus? [36]
CNN
the Latin writings of Roman historians
Gospels written in Greek by his followers
scribes who recorded his deeds in Hebrew
30
Why did the Roman emperors give the poor “bread and circuses”? [35]
. so the poor could make more money
so the poor would not rebel
So the clowns had something to do
so the poor could learn to read
31
Why were plebeians unhappy when the Roman Republic was first set up? [33]
They had no say in making the laws.
They preferred living in an empire.
The Patricians ate all the tacos.
They had lost the right to vote.
32
Which event in the life of Jesus is remembered in Holy Communion? [37]
the Resurrection
his birth in a stable
his baptism
the Last Supper
33
In the Roman Republic, patricians referred to [33]
wealthy landowning families.
everyone except slaves.
the coolest Romans
. every adult male citizen.
34
How did Octavian become Rome’s first emperor, Caesar Augustus?
He was elected by the people.
He defeated his rivals in battle.
He was crowned by Julius Caesar.
He married Beyonce.
35
What was a major difference between Greek and Roman art? [32]
Greek art showed ideal people. Roman showed realistic people
Greek art showed daily life. Roman art showed celebrations.
Greek art showed leaders. Roman art showed gods.
Greek art showed events. Roman art showed landscapes.
36
According to the earliest written accounts, what did Jesus emphasize in his teachings? [36]
revenge
love
justice
music
37
How was Paul important to the early development of Christianity? [36]
He asked converts to come and visit him.
He preached Christianity in the Temple in Jerusalem.
He spread Christianity to people who were not Jews.
He led the disciples who traveled with Jesus.
38
Why did Jesus go to Jerusalem a few days before his execution? [36]
to celebrate the festival of Passover
to give out food to his followers
for the Buy-One-Get-One-Free sandal sale
. to pray in a beautiful garden
