Roman Review

The early success of the Roman Empire is attributed to

• The Italian Peninsula's climate and geography

• Rome's strong leaders

• Rome's strong religious beliefs

• Rome's jewels

The city of Rome was built

• On flat land

• On "Seven Hills"

• On a volcano

• On a swamp

According to legend, the city of Roman legend, the city of Rome was founded by

• Latin peoples who moved to Italy from ancient Egypt

• Two men named Romulus and Remus who were raised by a wolf

• The gods of Greece, who were looking for a new home

• A Greek warrior named Achilles who had fled from the destruction of Tro

Roman nobles were called

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Tribunes

• Magistrates

What was the least important reason for the growth of the Roman Empire?

• Religion

• Trade

• Military organization

• War and conquests

Which of the following did not apply to Roman government?

• System of checks and balances

• Sense of civic duty

• All people were equal

• Written code of laws

Rome's contributions to the world include all but the following

• Techniques used to build strong bridges and roads

• The building of pyramids

• The idea of civic duty

• The use of latin which was the Roman language

This term describes a system that makes sure the different parts of the government are equally powerful and responsible to one another.

• Checks and balances

• Written code of laws

• All roads lead to Rome

• Punic War

Which Roman leader seized power from the senate and became the dictator of the entire Roman Republic?

• Brutus

• Marc Anton

• Julius Caesar

• Handrian

The famous painting "The Last Supper" depicts

• The emperors of Rome

• Great military of Rome

• Jesus and his Apostles

• Christian holidays