Founding of Rome

In what sea was Rome a peninsula, which allowed it to prosper in trade and interact with and conquer other lands? 

• Red
• Black
• Mediterranean
• Arabian

In 509 BC, the Romans rebelled against what people and monarchy and set up a new type of government?

• Carthaginians
• Egyptians
• Greeks
• Etruscans

What is a form of government called in which the leader is put into office by citizens with the right to vote?

• Republic
• Monarchy
• Empire
• Theocracy

What was the code of laws that the Romans created that laid out various rights and privelages?

• Constitution
• 12 Tables
• Roman Law
• Laws of Rome

Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?

• Romulus & Remus
• Zeus & Hera
• Ronulus & Roman
• Bill & Ted

The two mountain ranges in Rome are:

• Alps and Tiber
• Adriatic and Sicily
• Alps and Apennines

What has made Italy (Rome) so good at attracting people to settle there throughout history?

• It is located on a river that is protected by cataracts and a huge delta where it meets the ocean.

• It is very isolated and hard to get to, so invaders ignored it.

• It is centrally located for trade and has a climate good for farming.

• The mountains were a great place to plant crops, and the weather was cold enough to keep invaders away.

These people taught the Romans how to build roads and buildings. They also influenced the way Romans dressed and organized their army. Who were they?

• The Greeks
• The Latins
• The Etruscans
• The Egyptians

What two gods were considered most influential in Rome?

• Jupiter & Neptune

• Saturn & Mars

• Pluto & Goofy

• Venus & Mars

Sea traders traveled to Greece, Spain, Northern Africa, and kingdoms of Asia. Which key concept best matches this statement?

• Government and Leadership

• Economy

• Geography

• Social Classes