Early Rome Study Guide-Page One

Who is the Roman hero who is said to have fought in the Trojan war and led his people to the Italian peninsula?

• Romulus

• Remus

• Aeneas

Who is the Roman twin, raised by a wolf and then a shepherd, who killed his brother and established Rome?

• Romulus

• Remus

• Aeneas

Who is the Roman twin, raised by a wolf and then a shepherd, who was killed by his brother before the building of Rome?

• Romulus

• Remus

• Aeneas

The earliest known people to settle in Rome settled there in about what year?

• 5000 BCE

• 2000-1000 BCE

• 800-700 BCE

• Around the time Mrs. Lee was born

What are the two major mountain ranges that are found in Italy?

• Alps and Apennine

• Alps and Himalayas

• Himalayas and Tian Shan

• Apennine and Rockies

What are the two major rivers that are found in Italy?

• Tiber and Po Rivers

• Tiber and Nile Rivers

• Nile and Po Rivers

• Nile and Yellow Rivers

How did Rome's geography impact its development?

• natural boundaries protected it from outside attacks and invasion

• the many rocky mountain ranges were good for growing crops

• the rivers flooded regularly providing fertile soil

• the rainforests gave a lot of resources to the people

Which of the following were Greek influences on the Romans? Select all.

• alphabet

• religion

• fashion

• grape and olive farming

• decorating with tile

Which of the following were Etruscan influences on the Romans? Select all.

• building with brick

• laid out city streets

• religion

• grape and olive farming

• decorating with tile

How many soldiers in a legion?

• 6000

• 10,000

• 600

• 100