Ancient Rome Review

On what river was Rome established?

• Euphrates

• Nile

• Yellow

• Tiber

The story of Romulus and Remus is a

• true story about the founding of Rome.

• myth about the founding of Rome.

• myth about the death of Mars.

• ,myth about the conquest of the Etruscans.

What does the word veto mean?

• I forbid.

• I submit.

• I condemn.

• Who cares.

The wars between Carthage and Rome were called

• Puny Wars

• Tunic Wars

• Punic Wars

• Carthaginian Wars

What is the Pax Romana?

• long period of war

• long period of drought

• long period of peace

• long period of rule

A wealthy, upperclass person in the Ancient Roman Republic

• patrician

• plebian

• counsul

• dictator

A structure that carries water over long distances

• colosseum
• dome
• aqueduct
• arch

An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic

• patrician
• plebian
• counsul
• mercenary

Why did the Romans create the republic?

• So they would not have a king in control.
• To defend themselves.
• So that every person could be a citizen.
• So that judges could make laws.

What city was buried in ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted?

• Naples
• Florence
• Rome
• Pompeii