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Mehveen Gul

Class VII “D”

History

Reinforcement Worksheet #2 (week 4)

Chapter # 1: The Ancient World (pgs.3-7)

Q 1: Fill in the blanks:-

a. By the middle of the 1st century ce, Roman legionaries had captured
France , Britain , Germany, some parts of northern Europe, and southern
Russia.
b. . On 15 March 44bce, Julius Caesar was assassinated.
c. Augustus, ascended the throne to become the first emperor of the Roman
Empire.
d. In 450bce, the first Roman law code was inscribed on twelve bronze
tablets, known as the Twelve Tables .
e. Romans were the first civilization to use a central heating system, arches,
domes, and concrete in buildings and roads.

Q2: Ans the questions:-

1. How did Rome become a powerful city state of its time?

Ans. This small city state turned into a strong and wealthy civilization of
its time by 250BCE , and soon spread to most of Italy and Greece, and its
colonies .The Romans organized a very superior army called legion. These
legions not only made great conquests but also helped the government to
keep peace in the empire.
 2. Who was Julius Caesar? Describe his role in making the empire
prosperous and peaceful?

Ans. Julius Caesar emerged as a powerful leader. He was a Roman dictator and
military general who played an important role in the event that led to the fall of
the Roman republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. The people of Rome
admired him because he made laws for them and brought peace. However,
some senators felt insecure due to his popularity, and plotted against him. On
15 March 44BCE, Julius Caesar was assassinated.