Chapter 10 Test Review - Roman Republic

Which of the following best describes the physical geography of Italy?

• dry desert with few areas for farming
• a mountainous peninsula with mild climate
• hilly landscape with few sources for water

Italy's mild climate provided the Romans with a plentiful food supply.

• True
• False

According to Roman legend, what happened before Aeneas reached Italy?

• The Greeks destroyed Troy in the Trojan War.
• Aeneas married the daughter of a Latin king.
• Remus and Romulus founded Rome.

What role did Romulus and Remus play in the founding of Rome?

• Romulus and Remus conquered the Romans.
• Romulus killed Remus & named the city of Rome after himself.
• Remus was the 1st king of Rome.

Who were Romulus and Remus descendants of?

• Aeneas
• Wolves
• Virgil

Which was not a way the Etruscans contributed to Roman society?

• Alphabet & numbers
• Sewer
• Tripartite government

What might have happened if the Roman nobles had not overthrown their last king?

• Rome might have had more kings.
• The Roman nobles would have left the city.

What caused the patricians to change the Roman government?

• Plebeians formed their own council
• Cincinnatus declared himself dictator for life
• The king threatened to kill them

Under Rome’s tripartite government, the two most powerful elected officials were

• consuls
• Senate
• magistrates

How long did both magistrates and tribunes serve for?

• 1 year
• For life
• 6 months