Quiz Review ~ Rome, Part 1

Which of the following are similar about the geography of Greece and Rome?

• mountains

• Mediterranean Sea

• peninsulas

• many flat plains

This was Ancient Rome's highest social class

• Plebians

• Latins

• Patricians

• Provincials

Which social class(es) were expected to fight in the military?

• Patricians

• Plebians

• Provincials

• Slaves

Which social class(es) fought to gain more rights, including a role in the government?

• Patricians

• Plebians

• Slaves

Which social class(es) paid taxes?

• Patricians

• Plebians

• Latins

• Egyptians

Which social class(es) could vote?

• Patricians

• Plebians

• Slaves

What was a benefit of having the laws written down for all to see?

• People would be afraid of their government.

• All social classes would be treated equally under the law.

• The rules would be unknown to the people.

• They could throw pasta at the laws they didn't like!

What is similar about the government of Ancient Rome to the government in the United States today?

• 3 branches

• president

• Senate

• governors

How were George Washington and Cincinnatus similar?

• They both performed their civic duty to help their countries during crucial times in their histories.

• They were both farmers.

• They were both lawyers.

• They both had a strong desire to be a part of the government.

According to our book, "Carthage traced its beginnings to the _______, who created a trading colony there about 800 BC."

• Egyptians

• Phoenicians

• Greeks

• Mesopotamians