Ancient Rome Test

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

Most Roman citizens were __________, men who farmed, traded or made things for a living.

• plebeians

• dictators

• patricians

• republicans

A large stadium in Rome where athletic events took place.

• Theater

• Colosseum

• Arena

• Amphitheater

Waterways that brought fresh water into the city were called _______________.

• baths

• fountains

• wells

• aqueducts

A ruler who rules with absolute power.

• dictator

• monarch

• president

• king

Wealthy members of Rome's noble families.

• plebeians

• patricians

• dictators

• republicans

The oldest and most powerful branch of Rome's republic.

• consuls

• tribunes

• senate

• citizen assembly

Citizens elect a _________________ to speak or act for them.

• representative

• republic

• senate

• forum