Vocabulary (Government & Military Terms)
The power to say “no” and stop a law from being passed.
A) Legion
B) Forum
C) Veto
D) Assemblies
C) Veto
On which river was Rome built?
A) Nile
B) Tiber
C) Euphrates
D) Amazon
B) Tiber
Who were the wealthy upper-class citizens?
A) Plebeians
B) Patricians
C) Slaves
D) Soldiers
B) Patricians
What does “fall of Rome” mean?
A) The empire became weak and collapsed
B) The city burned
C) Everyone left
D) The emperor resigned
A) The empire became weak and collapsed
What clothing did most Roman men wear?
A) Toga
B) Robe
C) Tunic
D) Cloak
A) Toga
A large unit of soldiers in the Roman army.
A) Magistrates
B) Legion
C) Assemblies
D) Forum
B) Legion
Which sea helped Rome trade and travel?
A) Black Sea
B) Red Sea
C) Mediterranean Sea
D) Baltic Sea
C) Mediterranean Sea
What group made up most of the population?
A) Slaves
B) Senators
C) Plebeians
D) Emperors
C) Plebeians
Which group invaded Rome and helped cause its fall?
A) Greeks
B) Barbarians
C) Egyptians
D) Persians
B) Barbarians
What did Romans usually eat?
A) Pizza and burgers
B) Bread, olives, fruit, and fish
C) Candy and cake
D) Rice and noodles
B) Bread, olives, fruit, and fish
A public meeting place and marketplace in Ancient Rome.
A) Assemblies
B) Forum
C) Legion
D) Magistrates
B) Forum
Rome’s location helped protect it because of nearby:
A) Forests
B) Mountains
C) Deserts
D) Oceans
B) Mountains
Who were enslaved and forced to work without pay?
A) Soldiers
B) Slaves
C) Merchants
D) Senators
B) Slaves
One reason Rome fell was because of:
A) Too much land
B) Weak leaders
C) Too many soldiers
D) Strong economy
B) Weak leaders
Where did many Romans go to bathe, relax, and socialize?
A) Forums
B) Baths
C) Colosseum
D) Schools
B) Baths
Groups of Roman citizens who met to vote and make laws.
A) Magistrates
B) Legion
C) Assemblies
D) Veto
C) Assemblies
Why was Rome’s central location important?
A) Easier trade and travel
B) Less farming
C) More deserts
D) Fewer people
A) Easier trade and travel
Which group had the most political power?
A) Slaves
B) Plebeians
C) Patricians
D) Farmers
C) Patricians
Which problem hurt Rome’s economy?
A) Inflation and high taxes
B) Too much gold
C) Too many workers
D) Cheap food
A) Inflation and high taxes
What kind of homes did wealthy Romans usually live in?
A) Apartments (insulae)
B) Villas
C) Tents
D) Cabins
B) Villas
Elected officials who ran the government and enforced laws.
A) Forum
B) Legion
C) Veto
D) Magistrates
D) Magistrates
Rome grew because its geography supported:
A) Fishing only
B) Farming, trade, and defense
C) Hunting
D) Mining
B) Farming, trade, and defense
What was one way plebeians gained more rights?
A) Protests
B) Laws protecting them
C) War
D) Taxes
B) Laws protecting them
In what year did the Western Roman Empire fall?
A) 476 CE
B) 100 CE
C) 1453 CE
D) 27 BCE
A) 476 CE
What type of homes did many poor Romans live in?
A) Palaces
B) Villas
C) Apartments (insulae)
D) Castles
C) Apartments (insulae)