Geography of Rome Review

The Roman Republic

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes how Rome was ruled early in its formation?

• Representatives elected a sole leader

• Emperors ruled until they were overthrown

• A series of kings ruled prior to a republic

• Rome modeled their government after a direct democracy

• Founders of Rome:

  • Twin brothers Romulus (founder of Rome) & Remus

• Republic:

  • A government in which citizens elect representatives to rule in their name.

  • Prior to a republic a series of kings ruled Rome.

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The Beginnings of Rome

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a benefit of the location of Rome?

• Mild Climate

• Good farmland

• Strategic Location

• No occurrence of natural disasters

• Rome as a good settlement:

  • Mild climate

  • Good farmland

  • Strategic location

• Hills:

  • Homes were built on top of hills-served as a vantage point where they could defend themselves.

• River:

  • Tiber river served as a source of water for drinking & farming.

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​Hills & Rivers

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provided ​

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for the people of Rome. The position of Rome served as a means of protection and access for ​

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with other civilizations.

• Position of Rome:

  • Made it easy for Roman ships to reach other lands. (Easy access to trade with others/served as protection)

• Mountains:

  • Protected Rome

Italian Peninsula

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of farmers in ancient Rome?

• Farmers lived with extended family and other generations

• Farmers grew olives, grapes, wheat, fruits & vegetables.

• Farmers lived in large homes to support extended family members

• Most farmers were disciplined and hard working.

-Most citizens practiced subsistence farming.

-Wheat, barley, beans, vegetables & fruits.

-Later olives & grapes were grown.

Crops

-Many farmers raised livestock such as pigs, sheep, goats, and chickens.

-Oxen were commonly used to pull farmers plows.

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-Most farmers lived in simple homes constructed from mud or timber with little furniture.

-Most lived with extended family.

Farmers' Homes

-Most farmers showed discipline, loyalty, and hard work.

-These qualities made Roman armies successful.

Qualities of Farmers

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Match the following vocabulary terms with the definitions:

• Roman stadium where gladiator fights and events occurred.

• Officials who led executive branch

• A group of territories and peoples brought together under one supreme ruler

• Wealthy landowners who held high government positions in ancient Rome

• Commoners who were allowed to vote but not to hold government office in ancient Rome

Colosseum

Consuls

Empire

Patricians

Plebeians

• Colosseum

• Consuls

• Empire

• Patricians

• Plebeians