Ancient Rome

a form of government in which its citizens vote for its leader

• republic

• legion

• Apennines

the Trojan hero of the epic the Aeneid

• Etruscans

• Aeneas

• Apennines

a people that played a major role in shaping Roman civilization

• legion

• Etruscans

• Apennines

the mountain range that runs the length of Italy

• Alps

• Himalayas

• Apennines

a group of 6,000 soldiers

• regions

• mercenaries

• legions

what geographical advantage does the Italian landscape have over the Greek landscape?

• plenty of water

• less rugged mountains

• better climate

• more trees

Traditional legend says that Romulus and Remus founded the city of

• Rome

• Aeneas

• Sicily

• Latium

The Etruscans were skilled in

• farming

• tomb painting

• metalworking

• sports

The Romans overthrew the ____________ and set up the republican form of government where people were treated fairly.

• Etruscans

• Tarquins

• Greeks

• Latins

In addition to being tough and good fighters, Roman soldiers were also

• skilled at swordplay

• good with money

• successful farmers

• practical problem solvers