Roman Republic

Which of the following describes Rome's location?

• A. It was near the Tiber River.
• B. It had a great climate for farming.
• C. It was surrounded by seven hills.
• D. A & C are correct.

Which geographic features helped Rome trade?

• roads and bridges
• the Mediterranean Sea
• the Tiber River
• All are correct

After having a brutal king, Romans decided to have a _____________ form of government.

• monarchy
• democracy
• republic
• dictatorship

In a republic, citizens ___________  leaders to represent them.

• kill
• elect
• unite

Which citizens were members of the Patrician class?

• Plebeians who got rich

• Consuls

• Wealthy land owners

• Merchants

In times of crisis, a dictator would be appointed for 

• six weeks
• two months
• six months
• for life

What were the Twelve Tables?

• a list of Roman leaders
• a public display of Roman laws
• the place where the most powerful Patricians ate
• separation of power

Rome fought against ______________ in the Punic Wars.

• Gaul
• Sicily
• Carthage
• Spain

Why were the Punic Wars fought?

• Both cities wanted to control the government.
• Both cities wanted to control the Mediterranean trade routes.
• Both cities wanted to ride elephants into battle.

What was the result of the Punic Wars?

• Rome won two and Carthage won one.

• Hannibal almost defeated the Romans.

• Rome gained control of land around the Mediterranean Sea.

• Rome lost control of the Mediterranean shipping routes.