Ancient Rome

Italy is a(n) ...

• island

• peninsula

• desert

• continent

Romans believed their history could be traced back to the Trojan hero ...

• Aenus

• Achilles

• Spartacus

• Homer

According to legend, Rome's founders were the brothers ...

• Antony and Cleopatra

• Darius and Xerxes

• Romulus and Remus

• Cain and Abel

In 509 B.C., the Romans created what type of government?

• theocracy

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• republic

The two classes of people in Rome were the ...

• pharoahs and kings

• plebians and patricians

• soldiers and priests

• craftsmen and slaves

What was the language of Rome?

• Greek

• Latin

• Spanish

• English

Who were the most powerful elected officials in Rome?

• consuls

• magistrates

• tribunes

• mayors

What was Rome's public meeting place?

• theater

• temple

• forum

• colosseum

Rome's army was organized in groups up to 6,000 soldiers called ...

• battalions

• legions

• squadrons

• patriots

In the Punic Wars, Rome fought against the African city of ...

• Sparta

• Alexandria

• Athens

• Carthage