Ancient Rome Unit Test Review

Which best describes the geographic location of early Rome?

• In Northwestern Europe near the Rhine River.

• In Southern Europe along the Tiber River on the Italian Peninsula.

• Northern Africa along the Nile River and near the coast of the Mediterranean.

• In The Middle East centered between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

One benefit of the geographic location of Rome was

• The protection that the 7 surrounding hills provided.

• The wealth of resources that could be mined from the land.

• The extensive deserts that kept out invaders.

• The close proximity to the Silk Road trade network.

The geography of ancient Rome differed from that of ancient Greece because

• The mountainous terrain separated the early people.

• There was a river and more farmland to support a larger population.

• The surrounding seas provide trade and transportation routes.

• It allowed them to develop a better government.

Choose the best description for the Etruscans.

• A group of people from northern Italy who ruled the early Romans as kings but were overthrown.

• The tribe of people conquered by the Romans and made slaves in the Roman Empire

• The wealthy landowning families of the Roman Republic.

• Rome’s closest allies in military matters and trade.

Which of the following best describes the Roman Republic form of government.

• Representatives were elected by citizens to make decisions.

• Every citizen was given the right to vote on every law and issue.

• All people were treated with equality and participated in the government.

• An emperor, referred to as Caesar, had absolute control.

In the Roman Republic, the Assembly was

• A place for the Senate to meet with the emperor.

• Where Roman citizens(mostly plebeians) voted for elected officials

• A gathering place for Romans to enjoy theater and games.

• The largest temple where Romans prayed to their polytheistic Gods

Which of the following is a true statement about patricians or plebeians?

• Plebeians had control of the government in ancient Rome.

• Patricians often lived in apartments and worked long days.

• Patricians were usually born into wealthy, landowning families.

• Only plebeians served in the military of ancient Rome.

What part of the government were plebeians able to participate in?

• The Senate

• Becoming a Consul

• Voting at the Assembly

• Being a Magistrate

Which 2 elected officials of the Roman Republic would be responsible for leading Rome and supervising all other government officials (like an executive branch)?

• Plebeians

• Assembly

• Consuls

• Judges

What statement best explains the role of the Senate in the Roman Republic?

• 300 patrician men who created economic, financial and foreign policy.

• 1 leader chosen to rule in times of emergency.

• Chose all government officials.

• 2 heads of government that gave advice to emperors.