In geographic terms, Italy is

• an island

• a peninsula

• a mountain range

• a continent

How were the Twelve Tables similar to the U.S. Constitution?

• both were first written on bronze tablets

• both were written to protect people's rights

• both were written over 1,000 years ago

• both were only written to protect the wealthy

Where was the center of life in ancient Rome?

• Palantine Hill

• Forum

• temple

• Capitoline Hill

Why did Rome need to trade with other regions?

• They needed to bring in more food.

• They had an abundance of money to spend.

• They needed metal goods.

• They had too much food and not enough people.

Which of the following events had the most significant impact on the Roman republic's government?

• Sulla named himself dictator.

• Marius gained power through his army.

• Spartacus led slaves in a rebellion.

• Romans caught and executed 6,000 rebellious slaves.

In terms of helping Rome's empire grow, which effect of Italy's climate is most important?

• The weather kept others from attacking Rome.

• The weather helped to grow a large food supply.

• It made travel across the country very easy.

• The weather permitted outside work.

If Rome would not have overthrown their kings, which of the following would have most likely happened?

• The nobles would have left the city.

• Rome would have still become a republic.

• The king would have become less cruel.

• There would have continued to be more kings.

What was similar about Romans who were magistrates and Romans who were members of the assemblies.

• They could only serve for one year.

• They held office for life.

• They had more power than anyone else.

• They had veto power.

Many nearby countries declared war on Rome because they

• wanted to force Rome to trade with them

• were threatened by Rome's power

• wanted to control Rome's military

• were allies with Carthage

Which general led an attack on Rome in 218 BC? (Hint: He used elephants!)

• Hannibal

• Aeneas

• Sulla

• Marius