Ancient Rome Review

How did Rome first get started?

• A collection of 7 towns on hills

• Founded Alexander the Great

• Romulus and Remus

• Founded by Julius Caesar

What bodies of water played a major role in ancient Rome?

• Tiber River

• Dead Sea

• Pacific Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

How did Rome's location help the Romans? (Choose 3)

• It helped Roman invaders attack Rome.

• The climate was made for year-round agriculture.

• The peninsula and mountains made it hard for invaders to attack.

• Access to waterways helped trade.

What is true about ancient Roman coins? (Choose 2)

• They had images of Roman gods, goddesses, and rulers.

• They were made out of metals such as silver and gold.

• The metals were all worth the same price.

• It was hard to determine trade and the price of goods with them.

The Etruscans influenced Roman culture in all of the following ways except...

• clothing (toga)

• language

• alphabet

• numerals

How did Latium influence Rome? (Choose 2)

• government

• language

• numerals

• art

The Twelve Tables can be compared to...

• Our Bill of Rights

• The Pledge of Allegiance

• A Roman meeting place

Who protected the rights of the people?

• Consuls

• Tribunes

• Senate

• Plebeians

How was Julius Caesar viewed by most Romans during his lifetime?

• As a cruel dictator

• Feared by all

• Worshipped as a god

• Loved by many and was extremely popular

How did Caesar expand Roman territory?

• Exploring unknown land

• Signing deals with neighboring lands

• Military Conquest