Roman Empire (Grade 6)
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Roman Empire
1.
What are the twelve tables?
2.
Who was the first Roman emperor?
- Julius Caesar
- Marcus Aurelius
- Augustus
- Hadrian
3.
The most enduring contribution of Rome was
- its law
- the use of aqueducts
- its roads
- the Latin language
4.
The Pax Romana was known as .
- Roman principles
- Roman people
- Roman peace
- Roman prices
5.
The Colosseum in Rome was a(n)
- aqueduct.
- large temple.
- wall built around the city.
- giant arena that held 50,000 spectators.
6.
A structure that carries water over a long distance
- arch
- dictator
- patrician
- aqueduct
7.
What major change did Augustus make to the Roman Republic?
- he replaced it with an empire
- he create laws and a fair government
- there were many battles and caused the republic to fall
- he grew the wealthy class
8.
Rome conquered and took many of their architectural designs and their beliefs.
- Italy
- Greece
- Spain
- India
9.
Which of the following is an aspect of Roman laws that is reflected in our own laws today?
- People accused of a crime have a right to face their accusers.
- People are guilty until proven innocent.
- People are not allowed to be tried by a jury of their peers.
- Dictators are necessary in times of national emergency.
10.
What is a gladiator?
11.
The Roman emperor issued an order called the Edict of Milan that granted all people religious freedom and made it legal to practice Christianity.
- Diocletian
- Theodosius
- Constantine
- Paul
12.
What important event did Diocletian undertake in 294 CE?
- Destroy Carthage
- Attack the barbarians to save Rome
- Divide the Roman Empire
- Convert to Christianity
13.
Christianity was a threat to Roman rulers because
- Jesus preached against Roman rule.
- Christians refused to worship Roman gods.
- Christians tried to overthrow Nero.
- Romans were considered heretics.
14.
The Eastern Roman Empire came to be known as
- East Anglia
- the Middle East
- the Byzantine Empire
- the Ottoman Empire
15.
In the Punic Wars, Rome fought against .
- Greece
- Carthage
- barbarians
- Constantinople
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