The Founding of Rome: Chapter 11- Lesson 1

This is a form of government in which citizen elect their leaders

• republic

• soldiers

• legions

The Romans made their home on the

• Roman Penninsula

• Italian Penninsula

• Mississippi River

Italy is in the shape of a

• pencil

• boot

• bowl

Rome was founded about 15 miles up the Tiberus RIver from the Mediterreanean Sea. What did the Roman people use the river for?

• swimming

• sailing

• to move goods from North to South Italy

These 2 groups influenced Roman Civilization

• Greeks and Etruscans

• Greeks and Americans

• Etruscans and Americans

Etruscan influence on Rome included

• buildings & roads

• army

• clothing

• All of these

Greek influence on Rome included

• Growing olives and grapes

• Alphabet

• Art

• All of the above

This was the language of the Ancient Romans

• Spanish

• Latin

• English

• French

Roman soldiers were organized into large groups for war called

• legions

• republics

• plebians

• squads

Roman soldiers were well armed. They carried a short double-edged iron sword called a

• pilum

• gladius

• double trouble