Ancient Rome

In addition to their own developments, the Romans borrowed many ideas from the Etruscans and the 

• Chinese
• Greeks
• Egyptians
• Mesopotamians

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

What were wealthy landowners called who made up Rome's ruling class? 

• Plebeians
• Patricians
• Monarchs
• Aristocrats

What commoners such as artisans shopkeepers, and owners of small farms were called 

• Aristocrats
• Patricians
• Monarchs
• Plebeians

Who could be a Roman citizen?

• Only patrician men
• Only plebeian men
• Both patrician and plebeian men
• Both patrician and plebeian women

In what way did plebeians not have the same rights as patricians?

• Could not veto laws and could not own a slave
• Could not marry patricians and could not serve in a government office
• Could not veto laws and could not own land
• Could not work with a patrician and could not borrow money

What were the wars called that were fought for 20 years between Rome and Carthage? 

• Twenty-year Wars
• Mediterranean Wars
• Punic Wars
• Elephant Wars

By expanding the empire and reorganizing the military and government to make it safe and strong, Caesar Augustus created a new era of prosperity that lasted 200 years called 

• Pax Romana
• Golden Years
• Pax Augustus
• Age of Prosperity

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A structure that carries water over long distances

• colosseum
• dome
• aqueduct
• arch