From Republic to Empire: Part 1

From Republic to Empire: Part 1

Unit 7: Ancient Rome

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, "_____."