Rome
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- 1.
In what year did the Western Roman Empire fall?
- A.
452 AD
- B.
470 AD
- C.
476 AD
- D.
411 AD
Correct Answer
C. 476 AD -
- 2.
What language was spoken in the Western Roman Empire?
- A.
German
- B.
English
- C.
Latin
- D.
French
Correct Answer
C. Latin -
- 3.
About how long did the Roman Republic rule Rome?
- A.
150 years
- B.
450 years
- C.
200 years
- D.
300 years
Correct Answer
B. 450 years -
- 4.
A wealthy, upperclass person in the Ancient Roman Republic is called a?
- A.
Patrician
- B.
Plebian
- C.
Consul
- D.
Dictator
Correct Answer
A. Patrician -
- 5.
Ancient Rome was located near what body of water?
- A.
Pacific Ocean
- B.
Mediterranean Sea
- C.
Red Sea
- D.
Arctic Ocean
Correct Answer
B. Mediterranean Sea -
- 6.
Rome was located on which River?
- A.
Euphrates
- B.
Danube
- C.
Nile
- D.
Tiber
Correct Answer
D. Tiber -
- 7.
Which is NOT a reason Rome fell in Western Europe?
- A.
Economic problems.
- B.
Bad leadership
- C.
The Greeks invaded
- D.
Divided army.
Correct Answer
C. The Greeks invaded -
- 8.
Roman Gods were similar to the Gods of who?
- A.
The Turks
- B.
The French
- C.
The Greeks
- D.
The Egyptians
Correct Answer
C. The Greeks -
- 9.
The teachings of Jesus of Nazareth led to what religion's development?
- A.
Judaism
- B.
Christianity
- C.
Islam
- D.
Buddhism
Correct Answer
B. Christianity -
- 10.
The period that highlighted years of Roman peace was called?
- A.
Romana Pax
- B.
Pax Romana
- C.
Republic Pax
- D.
Pax Republic
Correct Answer
B. Pax Romana -
- 11.
How did Caesar die?
- A.
Strangled by friend
- B.
Stabbed by Senate
- C.
Thrown from a chariot
- D.
Heart attack
Correct Answer
B. Stabbed by Senate -
- 12.
What were the wars between Carthage and Rome called?
- A.
Trojan Wars
- B.
Carthage Wars
- C.
Punic Wars
- D.
Gothic Wars
Correct Answer
C. Punic Wars -
- 13.
This is a high ranking Christian official who supervises a number of local churches?
- A.
Apostle
- B.
Bishop
- C.
Diaspora
- D.
Pope
Correct Answer
B. Bishop -
- 14.
This man presided at the trial of Jesus and gave the order for his crucifixion?
- A.
Tiberius
- B.
Caligula
- C.
Jeremiah
- D.
Pontius Pilate
Correct Answer
D. Pontius Pilate -
- 15.
This man was a Roan emperor, and after reuniting the Roman Empire, he moved the capital to Constantinople.
- A.
Paul
- B.
Constantine
- C.
Augustus
- D.
Peter
Correct Answer
B. Constantine -
- 16.
Who was the first Roman emperor?
- A.
Julius Caesar
- B.
Augustus Caesar
- C.
Caligula
- D.
Nero
Correct Answer
B. Augustus Caesar -
- 17.
Who won all three Punic Wars?
- A.
Romans
- B.
Carthagenians
- C.
Greeks
- D.
Egyptians
Correct Answer
A. Romans -
- 18.
What principles do the legal system of the U.S. and ancient Rome have in common?
- A.
All free people have equal rights before the law
- B.
A person is considered innocent until proven guilty
- C.
Judges must interpret the law and make fair decisions
- D.
All are correct.
Correct Answer
D. All are correct. -
- 19.
What continent is Italy a part of?
- A.
North America
- B.
Asia
- C.
Europe
- D.
Africa
Correct Answer
C. Europe -
- 20.
He was the first listed apostle ordained by Jesus in the early church. He was a fisherman in Bethsaida. He was named Simon, son of Jonah or John?
- A.
Peter
- B.
Paul
- C.
John
- D.
Luke
Correct Answer
A. Peter -
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