Chapter 19/20

How did ancient Rome's geographical features contribute to its political growth?

• It had access to the sea to launch ships to conquer other lands

• It had seven hills in the city to offer defense against enemy attacks

• It was located deep within the Italian Alps to offer defense against enemy attacks

• It was located close to Constantinople for joint defenses

How did ancient Rome's geographical features contribute to its economic growth?

• It was located between Europe and Asia for trade

• It has access to the Mediterranean Sea for trade

• It was located on a fertile plain with a good climate for farming

• It was located in mountains, which encouraged relying on trade rather than farming

Which geographic feature served as a protective barrier from foreign invaders during the Roman Empire?

• Italian Peninsula

• Italian Alps

• Constantinople

• Tiber River

How did Constantinople develop into a center for trade?

• It is located between Europe and Asia

• It is located in the center of the Italian Peninsula

• It is located between the Italian Alps and Rome

• It is located on the Tiber River

Where is Rome located?

• Along the Tiber River in the Italian Alps

• along the Tiber River on the Italian Peninsula

• on the Mediterranean Sea in the Italian Alps

• on the Mediterranean Sea near Constantinople

What was the purpose of checks and balances in the Roman Republic's government?

• to keep the plebeians from becoming too powerful

• to keep the army separated from the government

• to keep one branch of government from becoming too powerful

• to keep the powers separated among the branches of government

How did Romans demonstrate civic participation?

• by separating powers and having checks and balances

• by voting and getting involved in government and the community

• by having three classes with different roles and responsibilities

• by reading the Twelve Tables and visiting the marketplace

How did the Romans establish the rule of law in the Roman Republic?

• The plebeians developed a written code of laws that applied to slaves and patricians

• The plebeian judges decided the outcome of all cases without using written laws

• The patricians developed a written code of laws that applied to everyone

• The patrician judges decided the outcome of all cases without using written laws

Why was the Roman Republic considered a representative democracy?

• Citizens voted directly on issues that affected them

• There were three branches of government

• There were checks and balances

• Citizens elected a smaller group of citizens to make laws for everyone