Ancient Rome Review

The legend surrounding the founding of Rome involves these twins, abandoned as babies and raised by a she-wolf.

• Romus and Remulus

• Romulus and Remus

• Julius and Brutus

• Nero and Constantine

Answer explanation

The legend regarding twins and the founding of Rome says that Romulus and Remus, twin brothers, were abandoned as babies and raised by a she-wolf. They grew up and founded the city of Rome, but had a disagreement over who should be in charge. Romulus ended up killing Remus and became the first ruler of Rome.

Name the civilization that Rome "borrowed" most of its culture from.

• Greece

• Mesopotamia

• China

• Persia

Answer explanation

Rome adopted pieces of culture and mythology from many of the places it conquered, but none more than Greece.

image: The Porch of the Caryatids on Erechtheion, Acropolis of Athens, Greece

What was used to carry fresh water in Ancient Rome?

• Groma

• Legion

• Baths

• Aqueducts

Answer explanation

The Romans invented city infrastructure systems that we still use today. This included sewer and plumbing systems, as well as aqueducts - pipes that brought fresh spring water into the city. Some of the aqueducts built thousands of years ago are still being used today!

Aqueducts of Rome

The early Roman Republic was formed after the people of Rome overthrew who?

• Greece

• Etruscan King

• The Persian Empire

• Alexander the Great

Answer explanation

Several Roman Kings ruled the city at Palatine Hill until it was taken over by an Italian group called the Etruscans in 600 BC. In 509 BC, the Romans overthrew the Etruscan King and set up an empire that would last for many centuries. The new empire would be a republic, meaning the people would elect the king who would rule over them.

A member of the upper class in Ancient Rome

• patrician

• patriarchy

• priest

• peninsula

Answer explanation

For much of their history, the Roman Empire had two main social classes: the rich and powerful patricians and the poor plebeians. Over time, the classes changed and a third class emerged - the middle class. The rich and wealthy made up the upper class, while the middle class were the business owners and the lower class the farmers. Below that were the largest social group - the slaves. This group made up one-third of the population in Rome.

Select reasons Palatine Hill was a good choice for the founding of Rome.

• it was easily defensible

• had a mountain on one side and a desert on another

• close to the Tiber River, which provided water & transportations

• all of the above

Answer explanation

Palatine Hill was a good choice for the founding of Rome because it was easily defensible and provided a good view of the surrounding area. It was also close to the Tiber River, which provided a water source and transportation.

The twin who was killed in the legend of Romulus and Remus was

Answer explanation

The legend regarding twins and the founding of Rome goes that Romulus and Remus, twin brothers, were abandoned as babies and raised by a she-wolf. They grew up and founded the city of Rome, but had a disagreement over who should be in charge. Romulus ended up killing Remus and became the first ruler of Rome.

A peninsula is

• an island with a mountain range.

• land that has water on 3 sides.

• a type of desert in South Africa.

• the place where a river enters a lake, larger river, or sea.

Answer explanation

Living on a peninsula helped Rome to develop into a powerful empire because it gave them natural barriers for defense and limited their exposure to outside invaders. It also made them well-suited for trade, as they were surrounded by water and had easy access to ports. The Romans also had mountains safeguarding them - the Alps on the north and the Apennines straight through the middle. MakeTheBrainHappy: Ancient Rome's Geography

The leaders of the Roman Republic established a tripartite government, the branches of which were:

• legislative branch

• executive branch

• parliamentary branch

• judicial branch

Answer explanation

The leaders of the Roman Republic established a tripartite government, which means there were three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. These 3 branches of government kept the people in line and maintained order in Rome.

Name the economic product that was most important in Ancient Rome, especially demonstrated in it's role in Rome's decline.

• Salt

• Fine jewels

• Agricultural goods

• Lumber

Answer explanation

The Roman Empire became so large that they could no longer produce enough food on the farms to feed the population, one of several factors that contributed to the decline and fall of Rome.