The Alps and the ___________________ are two mountain ranges that can be found in Italy.

• Andes

• Zagros

• Hindu Kush

• Apennies

These three civilizations are considered peninsulas:

• Mesopotamia, Rome, Greece

• China, Rome, Greece

• India, Rome, Greece

• Egypt, Rome, Greece

______________________ is called the "Father of the Romans" because he settled in the Italian peninsula after Troy was destroyed by the Greeks.

• Aenas

• Cincinnatus

• Romulus

• Remus

What group of ancient Romans were hoping to gain more political power by getting rid of their king in 509 BCE and establishing a Republic?

• Senate

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Etruscans

Why did the Patricians decide to create a 3-part government that gave plebeians some power?

• Plebeians convinced the Patricians to change the government by begging

• Plebeians revolted, left Rome, created their own council and elected their own officials

• Patricians were becoming overwhelmed with the amount of power they had

From the answer choices provided, how did The Roman Republic influence the United States government?

• Citizen rights written on bronze tablets

• Giving all the power to one group of people

• Giving all the control of money to the Counuls

• A system of Checks and Balances

Spartacus is best known for being a former slave who did what?

• Led a slave revolt

• Encourage soldiers to obey the government

• Encourage citizens to be loyal to the Republic

What two Romans were responsible for encouraging soldiers to be more loyal to their generals than to the government of the Republic?

• Romulus and Remus

• Spartacus and Cincinnatus

• Gaius Marius and Lucius Cornelius Sulla

• The Gracchus Brothers

Cincinnatus was a ________________

• Senator

• Tribune

• Magistrate

• Dictator

A dictator can rule for how long?

• 1 year

• For life

• 6 months

• 2 years