Ancient Rome

Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?

• Romulus & Remus

• Zeus & Hera

• Ronulus & Roman

• Bill & Ted

In addition to their own developments, the Romans borrowed many ideas from the Etruscans and the

• Chinese

• Greeks

• Egyptians

• Mesopotamians

In what sea was Rome a peninsula, which allowed it to prosper in trade and interact with and conquer other lands?

• Red

• Black

• Mediterranean

• Arabian

What is a form of government called in which the leader is put into office by citizens with the right to vote?

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Empire

• Theocracy

What were wealthy landowners called who made up Rome's ruling class?

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Monarchs

• Aristocrats

What commoners such as artisans shopkeepers, and owners of small farms were called

• Aristocrats

• Patricians

• Monarchs

• Plebeians

What were the rights and responsibilities of Roman citizens?

• Vote

• Pay taxes

• Serve in the army

• All of the above

What were the two top officials in the Roman government chosen to serve one year?

• Consuls
• Praetors
• Tribunes
• Senators

What does a consul's right to reject each other's decisions called?

• Tax
• Veto
• Oversee
• Affirm

Rome's most important legislative or law-making body of 300 Patrician men was called the

•  Forum
• House of Representatives
• Congress
• Senate