Ancient Rome - Founding

In what sea was Rome a peninsula, which allowed it to prosper in trade and interact with and conquer other lands? 

• Red
• Black
• Mediterranean
• Arabian

What is a form of government called in which the leader is put into office by citizens with the right to vote?

• Republic
• Monarchy
• Empire
• Theocracy

Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?

• Romulus & Remus
• Zeus & Hera
• Ronulus & Roman
• Bill & Ted

The two mountain ranges in Rome are:

• Alps and Tiber
• Adriatic and Sicily
• Alps and Apennines

According to legend, Romulus and Remus were raised by a _____.

• elephant
• dog
• wolf
• bear

Italy is a(n)

• island 
• peninsula 
• river 
• archipelago

Why was the Tiber River important to Rome?

• The water could be piped to Athens in aqueducts.
• Ships from other lands could bring goods up the river to Rome.
• the river was narrow enough to build bridges over it.
• Fish from the river were the main diet of the Romans.

Which river runs through Rome?

• Po
• Tiber
• Tigris

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How many hills was Rome built upon?

• 2
• 5
• 7
• 10

Which of the following is NOT true about Romulus and Remus?

• Twins born to a princess and Roman god of war
• Raised by a she-wolf
• Became gods after winning many wars
• Romulus killed Remus and became King of Rome