Ancient Rome Test 2025

Front

Rome is located in which of the following countries? India, Egypt, Italy, Germany

Back

Italy

Front

Which mountain range formed a giant "backbone" running north to south through the Italian Peninsula?

Back

Apennine Mountains

Front

How were the seven hills surrounding Rome helpful to the city?

Back

They protected the city from attack.

Front

According to a traditional legend, who founded the city of Rome?

Back

Romulus and Remus

Front

How were Hammurabi's Code and the Roman Twelve Tables similar?

Back

Both were examples of written laws and displayed in public places for all to see.

Front

The working class of Rome which included artisans, shopkeepers, and owners of small farms made up the class of _______________

Back

Plebeians

Front

Roman citizens elected leaders to run the government and vote on laws. Their government was called a __________.

Back

republic

Front

A member of the aristocracy (upper class) of ancient Rome was known as a ____________________ .

Back

Patrician

Front

How did the Romans get fresh water to their large cities?

Back

They built aqueducts to carry water from the countryside.

Front

What do we call the Roman age of peace, prosperity, and expansion that started with Augustus and lasted 200 years?

Back

Pax Romana