Ancient Rome_Quiz 5

Rome is located on the Italian peninsula, which is shaped like a boot. Which key concept best fits this statement?

• Economy

• Religion

• Geography

• Social Class

Patricians were wealthy leaders at the top of society. Which key concept best matches this statement?

• Social Classes

• Economy

• Geography

• Government and Leadership

Which two groups of people fought the Punic Wars?

• Rome and China

• Italy and Greece

• Rome and Carthage

• Carthage and India

How did the Punic Wars impact the Romans?

• After the wars, Rome had control over a large empire and became a leading world power.

• The Romans established a direct democracy and became the first nation to allow women to vote.

• Rome became allies with the Gauls and the Spanish, and together they formed the Pompeian League.

• The Roman Republic collapsed after losing too much land and resources during the wars.

Rome developed naval ships during the First Punic War.

• True

• False

Why were the Romans surprised by Hannibal's attack in the 2nd Punic War?

• they didn't expect anyone to come through mountains to attack

• Hannibal wanted peace

• they surrendered after two days

• attacking only by sea

The Punic Wars were fought because Rome wanted to expand its empire and felt threatened by the Carthaginians.

• True

• False

Two rulers called consuls ruled at the same time to guarantee against corruption. Which key concept best matches this statement?

• Achievements

• Government and Leadership

• Religion

• Economy

A written law code placed in Rome’s Forum at the request of the Plebeians was called the:

• latifundia

• Twelve Tables

• republic

• empire

In the Punic Wars, Rome gained control of lands around the Mediterranean Sea by defeating

• the Sicilians

• the Carthaginians

• the Persians

• the Greeks