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SS8 – Rome Quiz
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Rome Quiz
Part I - Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the BEST answer.
1. The Roman Empire soon became too large, so what did the Romans do to insure
the continuation of the Empire?
a. The army was made bigger
b. the Empire was spilt into two
c. Pax Romana was enforced
d. More roads were built
2. The Roman’s considered their neighbours to be Barbarians, largely because they;
a. dressed funny
b. didn’t speak Latin
c. had no roads
d. only had one aqueduct
3. Roman roads;
a. provided a quick and easy way to transport troops
b. helped encourage trade
c. improved communication with the far reaches of the empire
d. all of the above
e. a & c only
4. This City was the capital of the Western Roman Empire.
a. Constantinople
b. Rome
c. Egypt
d. London
5. Which Roman Empire fell into chaos the quickest?
a. Northern
b. Southern
c. Western
d. Eastern
Matching: Match the reasons for the decline of the Roman Empire under the correct
heading of either;
a. Economic
b. Social
c. Political
6. Contagious diseases, brought to Rome by soldiers in the Roman Legions, killed thousands.
a. Economic
b. Social
c. Political
7. Romans spent more money than they should have on entertainment and expensive
luxuries.
a. Economic
b. Social
c. Political
8. After the Roman republic ended in 30 B.C., Rome was ruled by emperors rather than a
government that respected individual freedom.
a. Economic
b. Social
c. Political
9. Small businesses suffered when Romans began using slaves to supply goods and services
a. Economic
b. Social
c. Political
10. New religions weakened the will of the Roman people to defend their empire, because
many chose their new religion over Rome.
a. Economic
b. Social
c. Political
Part II - Written Response
In the space provided and using COMPLETE SENTENCES, define then describe the
importance and the significance of either the Roman Roads OR the Roman Aquaducts.
5 marks based on quality of thought and use of complete sentences.
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