Ancient Rome

Where is Rome located?

• France

• Greece

• Mesopotamia

• Italy

Who founded Rome in 753 BC?

• Romulus

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus Caesar

• Cincinnatus

Who did Rome defeat in the Punic Wars?

• Carthage

• Greece

• Egypt

• The Phoenicians

What civilization did the Romans greatly admire?

• The Phoenicians

• The Egyptians

• The Greeks

• The Sumerians

What kind of government did the Romans found in 509 BC after overthrowing their king?

• Empire

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Democracy

Which institution had the most power during the Republic?

• Plebieans

• Senate

• Consuls

• The Tribunes

Which officials, elected by the Senate, led the armies?

• Tribunes

• Praetors

• Plebeians

• Consuls

The upper-class in Rome was known as what?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Consuls

• Tribunes

The lower class of Rome were known as what?

• Tribunes

• Plebeians

• Consuls

• Patricians

Where did the Romans have their laws written?

• Common Law

• The Constitution

• Code of Hammurabi

• Twelve Tables