Grade 6 F2 part 1

What was the spoken language in ancient Rome?

• English

• Greek

• Latin

• Italian

What region of Italy was ancient Rome located in?

• Bavaria

• Warmia

• Latium

• Transylvania

Where did the first settlers of Rome build their villages?

• On top of seven mountains overlooking Tiber rive

• On the Plains beside Tiber river

• In the Valley next to the Tiber river

• On top of Seven hills overlooking Tiber river

What is a forum?

• a place where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged

• an open area in a city filled with public buildings, temples, and markets

• a square area where people met to discuss business and political matters

• a place of worship

What is the importance of the forum to the Romans?

• It is a trading area

• It is a place for worship and religious events

• It is a place intended for Government affairs

• It is a center for Rome’s government, religion, and economy

How did kings gain their power to rule over Rome?

• Power was passed along through royal lineage

• They were voted by citizens

• They were able to rule through the consent of Rome’s wealthy aristocrats

• They invaded Rome and gained power

What is the main purpose of the senate?

• They are to guide the king

• They are to advise the king on important matters

• They give financial support to the government

• They approve laws

The word senate comes from the Latin word, senex which means__________.

• old man

• aristocrats

• law-maker

• executive

Who was the seventh king of Rome who mistreated the people, leading the Romans to overthrow the king?

• Romulus

• Pompilius

• Tullus Hostilius

• Tarquin the proud

________ is a government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials.

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship