Checkpoint #65(1-7)
• Problems in Rome
1. Which of the following was an economic issue that Rome was facing as the Roman Republic
continued to expand its territories?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The gap between rich and poor was getting smaller causing unrest.
The cities of the republic were becoming overcrowded.
The generals were refusing to expand into further territories.
Roman citizens refused to take part in government
2. Why did many of Rome’s small farmers fall into debt during
the late Republic?
a. They had neglected their land because they were serving in
the army.
b. They spent too much time running for government jobs.
c. They did not sell food at high enough prices
d. They spent their profits on entertainment instead of paying
creditors.
3. In addition to the growing debt, what other factors led to an increasing gap
between the rich and poor in Roman territories?
a. Poor Romans refused to work for low wages.
b. Many poor people left the cities and settled in distant lands
c. Slave labor was taking many of the plebs jobs
d. Famine and drought destroyed much of Rome’s profitable farming regions.
4.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Identify the following.
Forum
Agora
Latifundia
Senate
• Run by patricians
• Large farming Estates
5.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Because many farmers lost their jobs and land they …..
Moved into the cities looking for work
They stole from the latifundia
They rebelled against the government
Decided to leave the Roman territories.
6.
a.
b.
c.
d.
What best defines the idea of “Bread and Circuses”?
Distract the people with entertainment and they’ll forget their troubles.
Hold public events to promote job growth.
Hold public events to exploit your rivals.
Give aid to the people to solve the economic problems Rome faced.
7. Both of the Gracchus brothers challenged the Roman elites and were murdered for
it….what effect did this have on Roman politics?
a. It nearly caused a slave rebellion.
b. Reforms were passed to ensure the safety of anybody who worked for the government.
c. The patricians held games in their honor to show their support for the popular reformers.
d. It showed that violence was a powerful tool in Roman politics.
Check answers
1. Which of the following was an economic issue that Rome was facing as the Roman Republic
continued to expand its territories?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The gap between rich and poor was getting smaller causing unrest.
The cities of the republic were becoming overcrowded.
The generals were refusing to expand into further territories.
Roman citizens refused to take part in government
2. Why did many of Rome’s small farmers fall into debt during
the late Republic?
a. They had neglected their land because they were serving in
the army.
b. They spent too much time running for government jobs.
c. They did not sell food at high enough prices
d. They spent their profits on entertainment instead of paying
creditors.
3. In addition to the growing debt, what other factors led to an increasing gap
between the rich and poor in Roman territories?
a. Poor Romans refused to work for low wages.
b. Many poor people left the cities and settled in distant lands
c. Slave labor was taking many of the plebs jobs
d. Famine and drought destroyed much of Rome’s profitable farming regions.
4.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Identify the following.
Forum
Agora
Latifundia
Senate
• Run by patricians
• Large farming Estates
5.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Because many farmers lost their jobs and land they …..
Moved into the cities looking for work
They stole from the latifundia
They rebelled against the government
Decided to leave the Roman territories.
6.
a.
b.
c.
d.
What best defines the idea of “Bread and Circuses”?
Distract the people with entertainment and they’ll forget their troubles.
Hold public events to promote job growth.
Hold public events to exploit your rivals.
Give aid to the people to solve the economic problems Rome faced.
7. Both of the Gracchus brothers challenged the Roman elites and were murdered for
it….what effect did this have on Roman politics?
a. It nearly caused a slave rebellion.
b. Reforms were passed to ensure the safety of anybody who worked for the government.
c. The patricians held games in their honor to show their support for the popular reformers.
d. It showed that violence was a powerful tool in Roman politics.