Ancient Rome

A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders is a

• oligarchy

• monarchy

• republic

• empire

In ancient Rome, a ____ temporarily ruled during times of emergency.

• praetor

• dictator

• republic

• triumvirate

Which of these mountain chains was a geographical feature found near ancient Rome?

• the Himalayas

• the Zagros

• the Alps

• the Appalachian

Which of the following would be a part of Julius Caesar's legacy?

• The Senators of Rome chose him as dictator for life because they loved him.

• He and Cleopatra battled against Augustus for control of Rome.

• He was the founder of Rome, after he was raised by wolves in the wilderness.

• He was murdered because some people believed he was gaining too much power?

The 200-year period of peace that began with Augustus Caesar is known as the

• First Triumvirate

• Pax Romana

• Assembly of Centuries

• Ides of March

Which choice best describes a geographic reason for the expansion of Rome throughout the Mediterranean region?

• Rome was surrounded by deserts on all sides, which provided protection from their neighbors.

• Situated on a boot-shaped peninsula, Rome had easy sea access to many trade and travel routes.

• The Alps and Apennines mountain chains would have made trade with outsiders an impossible task.

• Rome was easy to attack for their neighbor Carthage, located less than a 100 miles to the Southwest.

Which group could hold a government position in the early Roman Republic?

• only patricians

• any citizen

• men and women of wealth

• only plebeians

Which statement accurately describes Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey?

• They each fell in love with Cleopatra while she was pharaoh of Egypt.

• Each of these men were sons of a great Carthaginian general.

• These men all believed that Julius Caesar should be the only ruler of Rome.

• They joined their forces together to form the First Triumvirate.

Voting and paying taxes would be considered examples of

• social classes.

• the judicial branch.

• civic participation.

• rule of law.

Why were the Twelve Tables created?

• to keep order in territories that Rome conquered outside of Italy

• to help elect members of the Senate

• to honor the gods and goddesses of ancient Rome

• to create a written system of laws for Rome