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