Ancient Rome

Which group of people could ONLY serve in the senate?

• Etruscans

• Latins

• Plebeians

• Patricians

In the Roman republic, who were the patricians?

• Every adult male citizent

• Everyone except slaves

• Wealthy landowning families

• People with Greek ancestors

How did Italy's location in the Mediterranean region benefit them?

• The sea provided water for irrigation systems

• It improved trade

• It allowed them to develop a republic

• It's hot & dry climate prevented invations

The Mediterranean sea is made up of _____________ water

• salt

• fresh

Why did the plebeians want laws to be written and displayed?

• So the patricians could not change laws whenever they wished

• So their land would be protected by the government

• So the government could not pass new laws so quicly

• So their children could learn to read in Roman schools

Why are both the Ancient Roman Republic and the United State republics?

• All citizens vote directly on all laws

• A president writes the laws with some help from other elected leaders

• A king or queen gives advice to the elected leaders

• The people elect representatives to make laws for them

The two main mountain ranges that run through Italy are the Apennines and the __________________.

• Etruscans

• Vesuvius

• Alps

• Aeneans

Why were the plebeians unhappy when the Roman republic was first set up?

• They had lost the right to vote

• They preferred living in an empire

• They had no say in making the laws

• They preferred being ruled by a king

How did Rome's mild, Mediterranean climate impact the civilization?

• It allowed long growing seasons, boosting food supply, helping Rome grow

• It shortened growing seasons, decreasing food supply, limiting Rome's growth

• It remained dry & hot most of the year, decreasing food supply, limiting Rome's growth

• It flooded the fields every year, killing crops, limiting Rome's growth

What is the role of checks and balances in a government?

• Insures the right to vote

• Controls the banks

• Acts as a constitiution

• Prevents one branch from overpowering another