Rome 2019

What language did the Romans speak?

• Greek

• German

• Latin

• English

Romans fought three wars against Carthage. Why?

• To control Africa

• to control the Western Mediterranean and Trade

• to control Italy

• Because Carthage attacked them repeatedly

In 509 BCE, Romans threw out the Etruscan monarchy and founded a(n):

• monarchy

• democracy

• republic

• Empire

In Rome, rich landowners were members of this social class:

• the slaves

• the Senators

• the Patricians

• the Plebeians

Which geographical features acted as a buffer against invasions, and provided security for Rome with other lands? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

• Alps mountains.

• Peninsula

• Black sea

• Mediterranean sea

The body of laws in Rome is called the:

• 10 commandments

• Hammurabi’s Code

• 12 Tables

• Constitution

This famous Roman conquered Gaul, brought an army to Rome, declared himself dictator for life and was assassinated by the Senate in 44 BCE. He was:

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus Caesar

• Marcus Antonius

• Scipio Africanus

Romans built these to carry clean water to the cities

• Roads

• aqueducts

• baths

• Coliseum

What does the term "Pax Romana" mean?

• the Roman Birth

• the Roman Victory

• the Roman Peace

• the Roman Decline

Which choice best describes the Roman Republic?

• A dictatorship run by an emperor.

• A government run by elected representatives.

• A monarchy run by a king or queen.

• An oligarchy run by society's richest members