Ancient Rome

According to myth, who founded Rome?

• Alexander the Great
• Hannibal
• Romulus and Remus
• Julius Caesar

What were the 12 Tables of Rome?

• A set of laws that were the foundation of Roman society.

• A group of Roman senators who ruled over the city.
• A series of military campaigns led by Rome.
• A collection of poems written by Roman poets.

What were the two major groups of people in Roman society?

• merchants and soldiers
• patricians and plebeians
• emperors and gladiators
• senators and slaves

What was the difference between a Patrician and a Plebeian?

• Patricians and Plebeians were both common people or lower classes.
• Patricians and Plebeians were both wealthy and privileged upper classes.
• Patricians were the common people or lower class, while Plebeians were the wealthy and privileged upper class.
• Patricians were the wealthy and privileged upper class, while Plebeians were the common people or lower class.

What was the group of Patricians that made Roman laws called?

• Parliament
• Council
• Assembly
• Senate

What was Rome's number one rival during the Republic?

• Carthage
• Egypt
• Athens
• Sparta

What was the Second Punic War most famous for?

• Being long and expensive.

• A naval battle in which Romans fought hand-to-hand.

• The destruction of Carthage.

• Hannibal's military genius and use of elephants in battle.

What's the difference between a citizen army and a professional army?

• A citizen army is only used for domestic defense, while a professional army is deployed for international conflicts.
• A citizen army is composed of ordinary citizens who are called upon to serve in times of need, while a professional army consists of career soldiers who are trained and dedicated to military service.
• A citizen army is made up of volunteers who are not paid, while a professional army is composed of soldiers who receive a salary.
• A citizen army is more disciplined and organized compared to a professional army.

What regions did Julius Caesar most famously conquer?

• Rome and Greece
• Spain and Portugal
• Egypt and Persia
• Gaul and Asia Minor

When Caesar seized power in Rome in 49 BC, what two things did he do that broke Roman law?

• Marching an army across the Rubicon River and declaring himself dictator for life

• Invading Gaul and establishing a monarchy
• Crossing the Tiber River and declaring himself emperor
• Assassinating Pompey and abolishing the Senate