G.R.A.P.E.S. of Ancient Rome Quiz

Rome is located on the Italian __________, an area of land surrounded by water on 3 sides. 

• peninsula 
•  island 
•  boot 
• mountain 

At its largest, the Roman Empire extended from _________ in the West to modern-day Turkey in the East.

• France
• Germany
• Spain
• Belgium

Italy has several islands off of its Western coast. The largest of which appears to be getting "kicked" by Italy. It is called _______________. 

• Tyrannian Island
• Cyprus
• Sicily
• None of the above 

The _______ river runs through Rome and gave it access to the Mediterranean Sea for excellent trade. 

•  Po
• Tiber
• Rhine
• Nile 

This mountain chain gives Rome a natural border to the North.  

• Rockies
• Apennines
• Appalachian
• Alps

Roman Religion was based mostly on __________ gods and goddesses.

• Roman 
• Egyptian
• Greek
• French

Which of the following was NOT a famous landmark of the Roman Empire?

• Circus Maximus 
• Pantheon
• Colosseum 
• They are ALL famous Roman landmarks

The relationship between Romans and Gods was closer to a __________ than a devotion and worship.

• contract
• friendship
• parent-child
• King-peasant 

The highest position in the Roman Government was split between two men called ___________. 

• Consuls
• Senate 
•  Assembly 
• Citizen 

Where did the Roman Assembly meet to discuss politics? 

• Assembly
• Forum
• Marketplace
• Senate