Ancient Rome Quiz 1 - Roman Republic

Rome was first founded as a

• Republic

• Kingdom

• Empire

• Commonwealth

The site where Rome was founded was chosen because of its (pick two)

• Fertile soil

• Rich iron mines

• Strategic location

• Access to the Pacific Ocean

Where was Rome built?

• Up high next to the Alps

• On the border with Greece

• On the border with Carthage

• On seven hills on the Tiber River

Rome is located in the middle of

• The Peloponnesus

• The Alps Mountains

• The Italian Peninsula

• The Iberian Peninsula

The original Romans were ______

• Greek settlers

• The Etrtuscans

• The Latins

• The Romani

• The Sabines

Who did the original Romans compete with for control of the Italian peninsula?

• The Romani

• The Gaels

• The Etruscans

• Greek settlers

• The Goths

Around 600 BC, Rome was ruled by

• Spartan Kings

• Carthaginian Kings

• Corinthian Kings

• Etruscan Kings

• Carlos the Great!

After being a kingdom, Rome became a

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

• Aristocracy

Similar to early Rome, the United States is also a

• Republic

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Aristocracy

A government where people vote to elect the leaders that represent them is called a

• Democracy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

• Aristocracy