From Republic to Empire: Part 1

From Republic to Empire: Part 1

Unit 7: Ancient Rome

Fill in the Blanks

How many periods of Roman expansion occurred?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following did Rome do during the first period of expansion, before 264 B.C.E.?

• conquer most of Europe

• take over the Italian peninsula

• expand into North Africa

• surrender to Etruscans

Multiple Choice

How did Rome’s expansion affect the plebeians?

• The plebeians got more land.

• The plebeians got more slaves.

• More plebeians had to serve in the army.

• More plebeians had to establish colonies.

Multiple Choice

Which issue first led to war between Rome and Carthage?

• the ability to get wheat from Egypt

• the right to start colonies in Spain

• the use of chariots in warfare

• control of trade in the Mediterranean

Multiple Choice

Which Punic War is being described?

- Carthage attacked Italy itself

- Hannibal led the Carthaginians

- Carthage was forced to give up Spain to Rome

• First

• Second

• Third

Poll

Which claim do you believe to be true?

• Rome's first period of expansion was more important than its second period of expansion. (Conquest of the Italian Peninsula)

• Rome's second period of expansion was more important than its first period of expansion.

  (The Punic Wars)

Open Ended

Claim 1: Rome's first period of expansion was more important than its second period of expansion. (Conquest of the Italian Peninsula)

Claim 2: Rome's second period of expansion was more important than its first period of expansion. (The Punic Wars)

What is a piece of evidence from the presentation that supports the claim you believe?

Sentence Stem: According to the presentation, "_____."