Ancient Rome Quiz 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the geographic features of Rome?

• volcano
• mountains
• rivers & seas
• desert

Why was the location of Rome so ideal?

• Fresh Water, Good Land
• Sea Access, Ideal Climate
• Protection
• All of the above

Italy looks like a _________ and is a ___________.

• boot, boot

• flower, peninsula

• boot, peninsula

• hand, island

How were the Alps and Apennines mountains beneficial to the Romans?

• They protected Rome.

• They promoted trade.

• They promoted transportation.

• They attracted tourists.

Rome was founded on which river?

• Tiber

• Mississippi

• Nile

• Amazon

Who first lived in the area that would become Rome?

• Spanish

• Egyptians

• Etruscans

• Macedonians

Within the Roman Republic, this group had the most influence and wealth.

• plebians

• senate

• patricians

• assemblies

Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?

• Romulus & Remus

• Zeus & Hera

• Ronulus & Roman

• Hamish & Andy

Which of the following was a reason to build Rome along the Tiber River?

• There was good farmland.
• There were natural resources near.
• Hills offered protection from enemies
• all of the above

13) What were the Twelve Tables?

• Rome's first written laws
• Rome's first legislature
• the tables in the Senate
• the leaders of the government