The Roman Empire - Unit 2 Year 8 early

What river runs through Rome?

• Nile River
• Tiber River
• Amazon River
• Mississippi River

In the 8th century BC, farmers created a settlement around _________ Hill. Remember to use a capital in your answer.

According to legend, who founded the city of Rome in 753BC?

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

As the Roman armies began conquering other countries, these countries became known as:

Initially the Roman Empire gained control of the Italian peninsula. Give an example of the superb natural barriers:

• Alps in the North

• Rocky Mountains
• Andes
• Himalayas

Geographically, Italy sat in the centre of the _____________ Sea.

Who did the Romans fight in the first Punic War?

• Egyptians
• Persians
• Greeks
• Carthaginians

In 264 BC, what city in Sicily asked Rome for help in keeping out the Carthiginians?

• Rome
• Carthage
• Athens
• Messana

What three islands surrounding Italy played an important role in the First Punic War?

• Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica
• Sicily, Corsica, and Malta
• Sicily, Sardinia, and Ibiza
• Sicily, Sardinia, and Crete

The Romans developed new ships with a special boarding device. What was this new innovation called?

• aquila
• corvus
• toga
• gladius