Ch 11 L 1 The Founding of Rome

A form of government in which its citizens vote for its leaders is know as what?

• republic

• oligarchy

• monarchy

• tyranny

What policy gave some conquered peoples full Roman citizenship?

• Roman Confederation

• Roman Alliance

• Roman Colliseum

• Roman Allegiance

What groups of people played a major role in shaping Roman civilization?

• Apennines

• Etruscans

• Greeks

• Alps

What is the name of the mountain range that runs the length of Italy north to south?

• Apennines

• Alps

• Rockies

• Appalachians

A group of 6,000 soldiers is known as what?

• a legion

• an army

• a military

• a republic

What characteristics of Italy has attracted settlers for thousands of years?

• its central location

• its isolation from other countries

• Its mild climate

• its rugged mountain ranges

• Its thick forests

Traditional legend says that Romulus and Remus founded which city?

• Athens

• Latium

• Rome

• Sicily

Rome is located along what River?

• Po River

• Ganges River

• Mississippi River

• Tiber River

What mountain range goes across the northern edge of Italy serving as a barrier to the rest of Europe?

• Alps

• Apennines

• Rockies

• Appalachian

The outline of the mainland of Italy resembles what?

• a boot

• a circle

• a heart

• a volcano