The Roman Empire

Why was the location of the Roman Empire in Italy so important?

• It was right on the Mediterranean Sea which was surrounded by empires and trade 
• It was surrounded by many rivers which supplied a good source of water
• It was surrounded by fertile farmland which helped establish good agriculture
• It was just a good place to be

What are two reasons why Rome started out successfully in the beginning?

• Animals and rivers
• Trade and fertile farmland
• Rivers and Trade
• Fertile farmland and animals

Who did the Romans overthrow in order to start their empire?

• Egyptians
• Phoenicians
• Etruscans
• Carthage

Who was the brave man that held  off the Etruscans long enough on a bridge to let the Romans win- according to legend?

• Hannibal
• Caesar
• Augustus
• Horatius

What is a Republic? 

• a form of government in which kings and queens are the rulers
• a form of government in which all of the power is in the hands of the citizens
• a form of government in which the leader is not a monarch and certain citizens have the right to vote
• a foem of government headed by a religious leader

How many patricians served in the Senate and for how long?

• 300 and they served for life
• 500 and they served for 10 years
• 500 and they served for life
• 300 and they served for 10 years

What are the members of the second and larger group of Roman citizens who were less wealthy called?

• patricians
• philosophers
• slaves
• plebeians

Who was the person that led the Roman army into battle?

• Hannibal
• Consul
• President
• Augustus

Empires typically-

• Conquer other states
• Use their resources
• Usually include multiple people and cultures under 1 political system
• All of the above

What happened during the 2nd century BCE?

• Rome was attacked by the Egyptians
• The Senate executed many Romans
• Aristocrats dominated the Roman state and many small farmers couldn't compete, becoming landless poor
• The Persians defeated the Romans