Roman Geography and Class Quiz Review

Which of the following geographical features MOST benefitted Rome's ability to trade with other societies?

• The Alps
• The Mediterranean Sea
• The Tiber River
• The Apennine Mountains

Which body of fresh water flowed through Rome?

• Tigris River
• Mediterranean Sea
• Tiber River
• Nile River

What geographical feature best protected the city of Rome from outside attack?

• The Seven Hills of Rome
• The Tiber River
• The Mediterranean Sea
• None of these

Which of these is the best reason why Rome's geography was beneficial to their development?

• Their location on a peninsula protected them very well from attack.
• Their unique location gave them access to trade routes, fresh water, and protection from attack.
• Their unique location in the mountains protected them, but forced them to trade for all of their goods.
• None of these are true

Which of these was the least powerful social class in Rome?

• Patricians
• Plebeians
• Slaves
• None of these

Which of these is a job a patrician might have?

• Skilled iron worker
• Farmer
• Officer in the Roman army
• Miner

A blacksmith who lived in a cramped apartment with his family would most likely be a 

• patrician
• plebeian
• slave

A person captured in battle against the Romans would likely become a 

• Patrician
• Plebeian
• Slave

Which of the three social classes did not have the right to vote?

• Patricians
• Plebeians
• Slaves