8.1 - 8.2 Rome's Geo and Roman Republic

Like Greece, Italy was similar because it was

• a large peninsula

• very flat

• a large island

• 100% mountainous

The city of Rome was established by which of these physical features in Italy?

• The Po River

• The Alps Mountains

• The Appennines Mountains

• The Tiber River

Which of these men was the 1st of 7 Kings in Rome?

• Remus

• Romulus

• Superbus

• Cincinnatus

After the 7th King of Rome, Tarquinus Superbus was exiled from the city, Rome's government became a

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Republic

Select all of the following that a Consul of Rome could do when in power?

• Serve for 10 years

• Propose new laws

• Lead the military

• Veto laws

• Serve multiple times in a row

In 494 the succession (leaving) of the plebeians (common people) led to the creation of which of these positions in the Roman Government?

• Dictator

• Consul

• Senator

• Tribune

What was the main job of the Senators in the Roman Republic?

• To lead the army

• To propose new laws

• To vote on laws

• To judge on criminal activity

Which of these is true about Cincinnatus' time as Dictator in Rome?

• He used all 6 months to solve the crisis of war

• He solved the crisis after 15 days, but then gave back all power and stepped down

• He was unable to solve the crisis before him

• He solved the crisis within 15 days and then created laws benefiting him and his family with the remaining time.

Who were the wealthy landowners that make up the ruling class

• Patricians

• Plebians

________are 2 officials elected by the senators who serve for 1-year terms. 

• Consuls
• Senate
• Tribunes
• Dictators