"Geography and the Rise of Rome" Ch. 10, Section 1 Quiz

According to legend, Remus named the city of Rome after his brother Romulus.

• True

• False

Roman records show that the last three kings were not Romans, but Etruscans.

• True

• False

The Trojan hero who became an ally to the Latins and who's descendants became Rome's early rulers according to legend.

• Romulus

• Remus

• Aeneas

• Latinus

The Roman Republic is said to have been founded by Rome’s last king who was known for his visionary leadership and kindness.

• True

• False

A form of government where people elect leaders to govern them.

• Democracy

• Republic

• Dictator

• Oligarchy

Rome’s early history is mostly unknown since there are no written records and very little evidence of the city’s earliest days.

• True

• False

Click on the main two social classes that existed in the Roman society.

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Warriors

• Slaves

During particularly difficult wars, Romans chose ____________ - rulers with absolute power - to lead the city.

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Dictators

• Kings

The Romans built cities on these for defense.

• Mountains

• Hills

• Plains

• Valleys

What are 3 examples of Rome's geography?

• mountains

• hills

• rivers

• all of the above