Roman Republic and Empire Worksheet

The Roman Republic and Empire

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.

1. What was the primary form of government in the early Roman Republic?

2. Which famous Roman general played a crucial role in the transition from Republic to Empire?

3. The Roman Republic was governed by elected officials called  .

4. The Pax Romana was a period of peace and stability in the Roman  .

5. The Colosseum was an amphitheater used for gladiator contests and public  .

6. Roman citizens had the right to vote for their leaders.

7. The Roman Empire eventually fell due to a single, sudden event.

8. Describe one significant difference between the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire.

9. Look at the image of the Roman Colosseum below. What was its primary purpose, and what does it tell us about Roman society?