Ancient Rome

What are Romulus and Remus most famous for?

• Rescuing Helen of Troy

• Founding the city of Rome

• Being the kings of the Underworld

• Starting the Olympics

Which of the following was NOT a factor that weakened the Roman Republic?

• Greed of the rich

• Civil war

• Foreign invaders

• Soldiers shifting their loyalty to their generals

Where is the city of Rome located?

• On the island of Sicily

• Along the Tiber River

• On the Greek mainland

• In North Africa

What role did dictators play in Rome's representative government?

• They advised the consuls

• They elected representatives called tribunes

• They held complete control, but only during times of crisis

• They held the right to veto, or reject, other people's decisions

Rome was a _____________, or a society in which men have all the power.

• republic

• patriarchy

• democracy

• plebeian

Why were Roman armies considered unstoppable?

• Soldiers were treated kindly and never punished if they failed.

• Their army was small but very well trained

• If they were defeated Rome would send a larger army the next time

• Roman soldiers had better weapons than any other army at the time.

Which problems resulted from the Roman Republic's expansion after the Punic Wars?

• disease and widespread hunger

• overpopulation and disease

• conflicts with neighboring lands and peoples

• poverty and unemployment

What is the system of checks and balances supposed to prevent?

• One branch of government from overpowering the others

• Citizens gaining too much power over government

• The military seizing power

Which of the following is NOT a branch of government?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Senate

• Judicial

What did Cicero argue for to repair the damaged republic?

• Making the Senate and army stronger

• Reducing the army's powers and restoring the system of checks and balances

• Giving slaves and plebeians more power and taking land from the rich

• Starting a civil war to take power from the Senate