Republic to Empire Part 1

Republic to Empire Part 1

Multiple Choice

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

• surrender to Etruscans

• conquer most of Europe

• expand into North Africa

• take over the Italian peninsula

Multiple Choice

Why did most of the city of Rome burn down in 390 B.C.E.?

• It was set on fire during a civil war.

• It was attacked by Gauls.

• Romans destroyed it to unite the Latins.

• Hill tribes threw flaming torches into it.

Multiple Choice

A city conquered by Rome might become a Roman ally. What was a disadvantage for the

conquered city?

• It had to pay Roman taxes.

• Its citizens were taken to Rome.

• Its people became Roman citizens.

• It was allowed to trade with Rome.

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