Ancient Rome

What was the physical geography of ancient Rome like?

• Cold and icy plains covered the land

• A peninsula, with water on three sides, with moderate climates and the Mediterranean sea nearby

• Vast stretches of desert covered the land and prevented enemies from attacking

• A giant valley with the city built at the bottom of the valley

What important river was Rome built next to?

• The Euphrates

• The Tigris

• The Tiber

• The Yellow River

Why was it important that Rome was built on seven hills?

• They made the city easy to defend from enemy attacks

• They made it easier to grow crops

• Romans were able to get lots of exercise climbing up and down the hills

• They made it impossible for anyone to find the city

What was the language of the ancient Romans?

• Chinese

• Italian

• Latin

• Spanish

What is a republic?

• A system of government with a king or queen

• A government where the people have no rights

• A system of government where the people elect their leaders

• When the people vote directly to choose which laws they do or don't want

Which group of people were at the top of the Roman government and made laws which affected everybody?

• Congress

• The Imperial Council

• The Senate

• The Supreme Council

Who were the wealthy landowners who ruled Rome?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Consuls

• Praetors

What were ordinary, normal people called in ancient Rome?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Consuls

• Praetors

A structure that carries water over long distances

• colosseum
• dome
• aqueduct
• arch

A person elected to rule the Roman Republic for a short period in time of emergency

• emperor
• king
• counsul
• dictator