Roman Civilization

This origin myth explained that Rome was founded on Palentine Hill and involved a wolf and woodpecker.

• Aneas

• Romulus and Remus

This origin story was based on a Trojan soldier who escaped Troy's destruction.

• The Aeneid

• The Iliad

• Romulus and Remus

• The Odyssey

The Roman civilization was founded near what river?

• The Huang He

• The Indus

• The Tiber

• The Tigris

What does separation of powers mean?

• that power is concentrated in one part of government

• that power is shared among several branches

• When a king has family and friends rule distant territories

• When the priests control the government and rule through religion

The Romans told the story of Cincinnatus. Why was he remembered?

• He helped found the city of Rome

• He was the first elected consul of Rome

• He was a dictator who gave power back to Rome

• He was a plebian who fought for equal rights among the people of Rome

Which of the following TWO religions were monotheistic?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Sumerian

The Christian religion was based on the teachings of which person?

• Abraham

• David

• Israel

• Jesus

Which of the following was a big difference between the Jewish and Christian faiths?

• belief in the Old Testament

• belief in a single god

• belief in Jesus as the son of God

• belief that Abraham formed a covenant with God

What was the purpose behind having a separation of powers?

• that power was concentrated in one area allowing quick decision making

• that power was split among multiple branches so that on part couldn't control the others

• that power was given to the people who had to come together in the forum and vote on every issue

• that each branch of government could check the power of another branch of government

Why is the idea of Checks and Balances important?

• kept any one branch from overpowering the other because the other branches could stop it

• meant that power was concentrated in one person

• kept the power of government split among multiple parts to keep anyone part from becoming corrupt

• meant that the power was based on the voting of the people