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6th grade Roman World Test review #rome
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1
Which challenge did not face the Roman Empire in the 300's?
an increase of poverty
the breakdown of the Christian church
the decline of the education system
bad emperors
2
What language did the early Romans speak?
Greek
Latin
French
Roman
3
The end of the Roman Empire came when the
Roman emperor was captured by barbarians.
empire split in two.
Crusades failed.
Pax Romana ended.
4
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.
5
Why did Romans not like the rising of Christianity?
They were a threat to the Romans.
All are correct
Christians believed in one god not the Roman gods.
Christians believed all people were equal
6
What is a major achievement of the Romans?
built roads
built aqueducts
all of the answers are correct
established new laws
7
Ancient Rome's religious beliefs were most like what country?
Jerusalem
Greece
Egypt
France
8
How did Christianity spread?
An emperor made it the official religion of the empire.
Christians were exiled from Judea.
Europeans brought Christianity back from the Crusades.
Jesus's followers traveled widely and spread his teachings.
9
_____________________ is a religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus.
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
10
Whose teachings were the foundation of Christianity?
Caligula
Peter and Paul
Nero
Jesus
11
Under Octavian, Rome changes from a republic to
a democracy.
a city-state.
a kingdom.
an empire.
12
In 324 A.D., which emperor united the Empire again?
Octavian
Byzantine
Diocletian
Constantine
13
Who was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire?
Orestes
Romulus Augustulus
Constantine
Octavian
14
What famous ruler was stabbed to death near the end of the Roman republic?
Julius Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Claudius
Caligula
15
What continent is Italy a part of?
North America
Africa
Europe
Asia
16
________________ is a sense of pride in one's country.
Happiness
Patriotism
Mercenaries
Christianity
17
What is the relationship between the Jewish faith and Christianity?
They both believe in one god
All are correct
Jesus was born into a Jewish family
They follow the 10 commandments
18
What does the term
Pax Romana
mean?
A time when Rome was at war with Carthage.
A time of peace and prosperity that lasted 200 years.
A time of starvation and plague in Rome.
A time of war in Rome that lasted 500 years.
19
What emperor made Christianity Rome's official religion?
Julius Caesar
Constantine
Jesus
Theodsius
20
______________ were the small group of people who followed Jesus.
Soldiers
Disciples
Synagogues
Pope
21
A republic is ________________________.
a government similar to a monarchy
a form of rule where kings control the government.
government where citizens have right to vote/choose leaders
22
Who was the ruler when the
Pax Romana
began?
Marcus Aurelius
Caligula
Augustus (Octavian)
Mrs. Williams
23
The Romans knew that success of a republican government depends on
keeping peace in the empire.
the active participation of citizens.
having powerful people in the Senate.
maintaining a large empire.
24
What is this?
Gladiator
Senate
Colosseum
Roman Catholic Church
25
The aqueduct and the Colosseum are examples of great Roman
engineering
economic systems
legal actions
works of art
26
___________ is being punished for religious beliefs.
Pillage
Tribune
Persecution
Vandal
27
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
A person is considered innocent until proven guilty
All are correct
All free people have equal rights before the law
28
What name was given to the city that Constantine established on the site of Byzantium?
Rome
Constantinople
Byzantine
Empire
29
What river was Rome founded near?
Tiber River
Rubicon River
Nile River
Mississippi River
30
Why were Romulus and Remus important to Rome?
They were the first and second emperors in the Roman Empire.
They killed Julius Caesar.
According to the legend, they founded Rome.
During the Punic Wars, they defeated Hannibal.
31
During the Roman republic___________________ were chosen to manage the government and the army.
plebians
tribunes
senators
consuls
32
In the early Roman republic the Senate was made up of
Patricians and Plebians
Patricians
Women
Plebieans
