CSA 7 Rome and Christianity

What were Rome's THREE natural advantages?

• It was far from the Adriatic Sea.

• Rome had easy access to nearby ports

• It was located high in the Apennines.

• Rome couldn't be attacked by seagoing ships

• Rome was located on key trade routes

Who helped the kings rule Rome before the republic?

• the legions

• the citizens

• the senate

• the navy

Which of the following options did Rome NOT use to gain power over the other groups in the Italian peninsula?

• Making friends and forming alliances

• Taking over other lands through fighting and war

• Making agreements for peace with other groups

• Getting assistance from the Etruscans

Placing limits in office showed that Rome

• was afraid of officials gaining too much power.

• was confident in their military's power

• wanted to make sure the poor had no power

• was weak and would give in to the demands of their allies

Why did the tribunes of the plebs have a lot of power in the Roman government?

• They were leaders during emergencies.

• They made important decisions in court cases.

• hey defended the reputation of the patricians.

• They had the ability to say "no"/veto any law or action by a magistrate

What are two democratic features of the Roman Republic Government?

• The navy

• Assemblies

• Warlords

• Elected Officials

What did wealthy and poor Romans had in common?

• They all lived in nice houses

• They worshipped the Roman gods

• They both spoke Roman

• All people served in the military

Which TWO statements describe the lives of common citizens in Roman society?

• They worked during the evening hours on ships

• They lived in nice, big houses

• They lived in cramped apartments

• They worked as tenant farmers and rented land from wealthy landowners

Which TWO statements describe religion in the Roman republic?

• They only worshiped certain gods

• government officials as priests

• only the wealthy were allowed to participate

• supported by the government

• rituals held only in temples

What was the main role of Roman women?

• They worked in the fields

• They bore and raised children.

• They managed the family budget and ran the businesses

• They passed and voted on important laws