Ch. 8 - Rome Review

Which natural barrier protected Rome during its winters?

• The Alps

• The Apennines

• The Deserts

• The Adriatic Sea

Which of the following is a legend about the founding of Rome?

• The Great Story of Rome

• Rome: The Founding

• Romulus & Remus

• The Odyssey

Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 major events in the founding of Rome?

• Romulus ruled for 37 years and then died/disappeared.

• They were taken in by a she-wolf.

• Romulus and Remus ruled Rome together.

• There were twin brothers named Romulus and Remus.

The city of Rome got its name because....

• They named it after the she-wolf who found them

• Remus told Romulus that was the best name for the city.

• They named it after their mother.

• Romulus named the city after himself.

Who were the two classes of Roman citizens?

• Patricians/Elitists

• Patricians and Plebians

• Elitists/Plebeians

• Patricians/Founders

A republic is a form of government in which

• People elect or choose their leaders.

• A leader is chosen by the King.

• A dictator assumes power.

• The next closes family member moves into power.

Which group of people owned large estates?

• Nobles

• Plebeians

• Assembly Members

• Senators

________ were descended from the_______ of the city.

• Patricians; Kings

• Rulers; Founders

• Plebeians; Kings

• Nobles; Founders

The key aspect of the Roman army was...

• organization

• money

• intelligence

• number of soldiers

Which general was chosen to force Carthage's military out of Rome in the 2nd Punic War?

• Carthage

• Hannibal

• Rome

• Scipio