The Founding of Rome

In which Mediterranean region is Rome located?

• Italy

• Africa

• Greece

The Roman civilization was greatly influenced by the ​ (a)   and the ​ (b)   in building an empire.

• Greeks

• Egyptians

• Asians

• Turkish

• Indians

Italy could support a large population because it offered:

• mild climate and fertile land.

• dry climate and dry land.

• rainforest landscapes and treacherous mountains.

Italy was greatly impacted by:

• monsoons and mass flooding

• volcanic eruptions and earthquakes

• tornados and wind storms

According to legend, which Roman gods were believed to be the founders of the city?

• Roman and Trojan

• Romulus and Remus

• Italia and Italio

Early settlers to Italy and Rome spoke the _____ language.

• English

• Italian

• Latin

North of Rome was the civilization of ______ who greatly influenced Roman architecture and culture.

• Polynesians

• Etruscans

• Indians

Roman men adopted the Etruscan fashion of wearing ____ and ____.

• cloaks and togas.

• olive leaves and sandals.

• heavy jewelry and makeup.

A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders:

• democracy

• monarchy

• republic

One reason for the great success of the Roman army was:

• using legions in a revolutionary battle strategy.

• developing brand-new types of weaponry.

• no other civilizations nearby had an army.