Chapter 10 Section 1 and 2

In geographic terms, Italy is

• an island

• a peninsula

In what way was the Roman law of Twelve Tables similar to the U.S. Constitution?

• They both were first written on bronze tablets.

• They both were written to protect people's rights.

The center of life in ancient Rome was the

• Forum

• Capitoline Hill

Which effect of Italy's climate had an impact on Rome's growth?

• wanted to get metal goods and slaves from other areas

• needed to bring in food from other parts of the Mediterranean

Which of the following happened first?

• Rome's laws were written down on 12 bronze tablets

• Laws were established by the patrician officials in Rome

a government in which people elect their leaders

• dictator

• republic

Rulers with almost absolute power

• republic

• dictator

Rome's common people

• patricians

• plebeians

Noble, powerful citizens of Rome

• senate

• patricians

Rome's most powerful magistrates

• senate

• consuls