Unit 2B: Rome Checkpoint #1!

What type of landform is Italy?

• Island

• mountain

• peninsula

• body of water

What 2 mountain ranges served as natural protective barriers for Rome?

• Alps & Hindu Kush

• Alps & Apenines

• Rockies & Hindu Kush

• Great Smoky & Alps

This culture ruled over Italy prior the Romans

• The Etruscans

• The Egyptians

• The Gauls

Roman society was divided into two groups: the _____ (common people) and the _____(wealthy and powerful).

• Patricians; Plebeians
• Plebeians; Patricians
• Peasants; Patricians
• Servants; Plebeians

Rome's first code of laws; applied only to Roman citizens

• Veto

• Census

• Twelve Tables

• Law of Nations

The idea that in government, different branches or parts of government should be able to check, or limit, the power of other parts.

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Rule of Law

• Law of Nations

The period when Rome was ruled by its emperors. Lasted from roughly 28 BCE - 476 BCE. Also called the "principate."

• The Roman Republic

• The Kingdom of Rome

• The Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

What were the three forms of government that Rome had?

• Oligarchy, democracy, theocracy
• Monarchy, republic, empire
• Monarchy, democracy, republic
• Theocracy, monarchy, empire

A form of government in which the leader is not a monarch and certain citizens can vote is a . . .

• Dictator
• Pax Romana
• Oligarchy
• Republic

What were the series of wars between Rome & Carthage? 

• WWI
• Trojan Wars
• Greek Wars
• Punic Wars