Geography and the Rise of Rome

What continent is Italy located on?

• Europe
• Asia
• Africa
• America

What brothers supposedly founded the city of Rome?

• Romulus and Remus
• Cain and Able
• Bruce and Wayne
• Aeneas and Ares

Which of the following would have provided protection from invaders but also limited travel and trade?

• The Red Sea
• The Po River Valley
• The Apennines Mountains
• The Island of Sicily

Which of the following best describes the climate of Italy?

• Warm, Dry Winters. Wet, Hot Summers
• Warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters
• Cold and snowy 24/7
• Hot and dry 24/7

The Romans created the Republic because they never wanted ____ to rule Rome again.

• A king
• A President
• A Consol
• An Emperor

During difficult periods who was selected to be in charge of the Roman Republic?

• A Dictator
• A King
• A Queen
• A President

Which of the following is a characteristic of both the Roman Republic and the United States?

• People vote on all the laws themselves.
• Neither government had written laws
• People select representatives to make decisions in the government. 
• All people are allowed to participate in voting. 

The Roman Republic and the United States government both have how many branches?

• 2
• 3
• 4
• Wait.. a government isn't a tree!

Which of the following people would more than likely be a patrician?

• A farmer
• A merchant
• An Artisan
• A Noble

Which of the following was an effect of the Plebians revolt?

• The Twelve Tables were created.
• Plebians were given all control in the government. 
• Rome moved from Troy to Italy.
• The Romans got rid of kings in their government.